HR 4647 119th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Government buildings, facilities, and property Veterans' medical care Veterans' organizations and recognition

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

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

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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.

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.

Jul 15, 2026 · 11:38 AM EDT

Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 4647 — "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"."

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

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Health Subcommittee
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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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"H.R. 4647: Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4647/.

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