Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6456

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.

Removing Remains from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Dec 4, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committeeNo action in 7 months

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

This is a very specific request for one person. While it has support from several Texas representatives, individual bills like this often move slowly through the system.

Key Points

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas. The removal must be completed within one year of the bill becoming law.
The government must notify the family before taking action. Once the remains are removed, they will be given to the family. If no family members respond to the notice, the VA will decide how to handle the remains.
This type of legislation is usually introduced when a person buried in a national cemetery is later found to be ineligible for the honor. It ensures that the space is reserved for those who meet the specific requirements for military burial.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Dec 4, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Dec 4, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberHR 6456

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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