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Requiring VA to Disinter Specific Remains from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

This bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to remove the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas within one year. The VA must first notify the next of kin. Following the disinterment, the remains will be released to the next of kin, or the VA will determine the appropriate disposition if the family does not respond.
Key points
The VA is required to disinter the remains of a specific individual from a national cemetery within one year of the Act's enactment.
The next of kin must be notified before the action is taken and has the right to receive the remains.
If the family does not respond, the VA will decide on the final disposition of the remains.
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Status: Introduced
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Print number: 119_HR_6456
Sponsor: Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6456.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The VA is required to disinter the remains of a specific individual from a national cemetery within one year of the Act's enactment.
  • The next of kin must be notified before the action is taken and has the right to receive the remains.
  • If the family does not respond, the VA will decide on the final disposition of the remains.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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