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The Hospital Captain Bill
VA hospital in Connecticut renamed for Captain Bud Bucha
Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the VA hospital in West Haven, Connecticut will be renamed the Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center, honoring a veteran.
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The bill does not change services or costs, but it gives a public tribute to a veteran, which may please families and local community.
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The facts
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- The bill names the VA medical center in West Haven, Connecticut.
- It would rename the center to "Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center".
- The House passed the bill and it is now in the Senate.
- No funding or cost changes are mentioned in the text.
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