Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 458.
Official Summary
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.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Captain Paul W. "Bud" Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025 is a legislative bill that officially renames the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in West Haven, Connecticut. The new designation will be the Captain Paul W. "Bud" Bucha Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, or the Captain Paul W. "Bud" Bucha VA Medical Center. The bill does not include additional provisions beyond the renaming of the facility.
This bill formally renames a VA medical center in Connecticut to honor Captain Paul W. "Bud" Bucha, with no other policy changes or funding implications included.
- The bill applies specifically to the VA medical center in West Haven, Connecticut.
- It changes the official name of the facility to honor Captain Paul W. "Bud" Bucha.
- No additional operational, funding, or policy changes are included in the bill text.
['Department of Veterans Affairs as the agency managing the medical center', 'Veterans and patients served by the West Haven VA Medical Center', 'Community and stakeholders in West Haven, Connecticut']
['The bill does not specify any funding for signage or administrative updates related to the renaming, which could have minor cost implications.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included, as the bill is limited to a naming designation.', 'Potential administrative burden on the VA to update official documents and materials to reflect the new name.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress and has been received and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar. Naming or renaming federal facilities to honor individuals is a common legislative practice and typically reflects recognition of service or contributions. The bill is categorized under Armed Forces and National Security policy area.
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['Increased public recognition of Captain Paul W. "Bud" Bucha through the facility\'s name.', 'Potential minor local economic or community engagement effects due to the renaming event or associated ceremonies.', 'Possible precedent for future naming or renaming of VA or other federal facilities.']
The bill is straightforward in its purpose to rename a VA medical center and does not include detailed implementation or funding provisions. Transparency considerations include monitoring any administrative costs incurred by the VA and ensuring that the renaming process is conducted with appropriate oversight. Since the full bill text is not provided, verification of no additional provisions beyond the summary is recommended.
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