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.

H.R. 6456 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Dec 4, 2025, sponsored by Morgan Luttrell with 2 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Dec 4, 2025
Co-sponsors: 2
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, after notifying his next of kin. The VA must relinquish the remains to the next of kin or, if no next of kin responds to the notification, arrange for the disposition of the remains.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Morgan Luttrell (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Dec 4, 2025)

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Committees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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