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.

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Explore the details of House Bill 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. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/23/2025, 5:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6456

The bill titled "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" was introduced in the 119th Congress on December 4, 2025. The bill, designated as H.R. 6456, aims to mandate the disinterment of Fernando V. Cota's remains from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas, along with proposing additional directives. The bill's full text and provisions can be accessed via the provided PDF link at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6456/BILLS-119hr6456ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 6456

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. Cota was interred prior to the enactment of regulations that would have barred his interment due to a 1975 rape conviction.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6456

Bill HR 6456 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 4, 2025. Bill HR 6456 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on December 4, 2025. Bill HR 6456's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of December 4, 2025

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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.