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To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-6456| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
Morgan Luttrell

Morgan Luttrell

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Keith Self (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas. This action must be completed within one year after the bill's enactment, establishing a clear timeline for compliance. Crucially, the Secretary is required to notify the next of kin of Fernando V. Cota before proceeding with the disinterment. After the remains are disinterred, they will either be relinquished to the identified next of kin or, if no response is received from the next of kin, the Secretary will arrange for their appropriate disposition.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-6456| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
This legislative proposal directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas. This action must be completed within one year after the bill's enactment, establishing a clear timeline for compliance. Crucially, the Secretary is required to notify the next of kin of Fernando V. Cota before proceeding with the disinterment. After the remains are disinterred, they will either be relinquished to the identified next of kin or, if no response is received from the next of kin, the Secretary will arrange for their appropriate disposition.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Morgan Luttrell

Morgan Luttrell

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Keith Self (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted