Bill · H.R. 6456· House(119-HR-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.
- Introduced
- 12/4/2025
- Last activity
- 12/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Morgan Luttrell
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to remove the remains of Fernando V. Cota from the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas. The action must happen no later than one year after the bill becomes law. Before removing the remains, the Secretary must notify the next of kin. Once the remains are removed, they will either be given to the next of kin or handled as the Secretary sees fit if the next of kin does not respond.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill allows for the disinterment and potential return of remains to the family of the veteran.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill facilitates the return of remains to the next of kin of a veteran.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1(b): The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must notify the next of kin before removing the remains, which ensures that family members are kept informed of the actions regarding their relative.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1(c)(2): If the next of kin fails to respond to the notification, the Secretary gets to arrange for the disposition of the remains as the Secretary determines appropriate, which could happen without the family's direct input or wishes being met.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Tony GonzalesRepublican · Texas
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas