National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Remove Fernando Cota’s remains from a Texas veterans cemetery
Signed Into Law
This legislation has been enacted.
Legislative Progress
312–112
Key Points
- Veterans Affairs must dig up and remove Fernando V. Cota’s remains from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery within one year.
- The government has to notify his closest family before anything happens.
- If the family responds, they can take the remains; if not, the government will decide what to do with them.
- This is a one-person case and does not change burial rules or benefits for other veterans.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
Vote Results
5 votesOn the Motion to Proceed
On the Cloture Motion
On the Motion
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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