Bill > HR4647

This bill seeks to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, as the "Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center" in honor of a distinguished Medal of Honor recipient and veteran. The bill includes extensive findings that detail Captain Bucha's remarkable life, including his military service during the Vietnam War, where he heroically led his company during the Tet Offensive, saving many lives and defeating a large enemy force while sustaining a shrapnel wound. The legislation highlights Bucha's post-military contributions to veterans, including his advocacy for mental health awareness, his work with veterans service organizations (VSOs), and his efforts to destigmatize post-traumatic stress. The bill notes that Bucha himself received medical care at the West Haven VA Medical Center in his later years, ultimately passing away from Alzheimer's disease in July 2024 after donating his brain to scientific research. Upon enactment, all official references to the medical center will be changed to reflect Captain Bucha's name, honoring his service, sacrifice, and commitment to veterans.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4647/all-info