H.R. 4647 119th Congress House

Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025

Official title: To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in West Haven, Connecticut, as the "Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center".

Introduced: July 23, 2025 Introduced by: Rosa L. DeLauro Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov

Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

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Jul 16, 2026

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 458.

Jul 15, 2026 · 11:49 AM EDT

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 15, 2026 · 11:49 AM EDT

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4476-4477)

Jul 15, 2026 · 11:49 AM EDT

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4476-4477)

Jul 15, 2026 · 11:38 AM EDT

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4647.

Jul 15, 2026 · 11:38 AM EDT

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4476-4478)

Jul 15, 2026 · 11:38 AM EDT

Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Dec 19, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jul 23, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jul 23, 2025

Introduced in House

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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 458.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Captain Paul W. "Bud" Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025

This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in West Haven, Connecticut, as the Captain Paul W. "Bud" Bucha Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center or the Captain Paul W. "Bud" Bucha VA Medical Center.

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Health Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Veterans' Affairs Committee
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4647: Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4647/

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