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

This bill proposes to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, as the " Captain Paul W. `Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center ." The legislation aims to honor Captain Paul W. "Bud" Bucha, a distinguished Medal of Honor recipient and a tireless advocate for veterans. This designation recognizes his extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War and his significant contributions to the veteran community. Captain Bucha was a highly decorated Army officer who earned the Medal of Honor for his valor in Vietnam, where he led his company against overwhelming enemy forces. Following his military service, he became a prominent advocate for veterans, particularly focusing on mental health awareness and destigmatization , often using the term "post-traumatic stress" to acknowledge the impact of combat experiences. Notably, Captain Bucha himself sought and received care at the West Haven VA medical center for post-traumatic stress and neurological conditions in his later years, with his family expressing deep gratitude for the compassionate treatment he received there. The bill ensures that all official references to the medical center will reflect this new designation.