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Summary of Bill S 1071
Bill 119 s 1071, also known as the "Fernando V. Cota Disinterment Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that calls for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas. The bill specifies that the disinterment must be carried out in order to relocate Cota's remains to a different location.
The bill does not provide specific details on why Cota's remains are to be moved, but it does state that the disinterment is necessary for "other purposes." It is important to note that the bill does not provide any information on where Cota's remains will be relocated to or the reasoning behind the decision to move them.
Overall, Bill 119 s 1071 is a straightforward piece of legislation that focuses solely on the disinterment of Fernando V. Cota's remains from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas. The bill does not delve into any additional details or reasoning behind the disinterment, leaving much to be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
The bill does not provide specific details on why Cota's remains are to be moved, but it does state that the disinterment is necessary for "other purposes." It is important to note that the bill does not provide any information on where Cota's remains will be relocated to or the reasoning behind the decision to move them.
Overall, Bill 119 s 1071 is a straightforward piece of legislation that focuses solely on the disinterment of Fernando V. Cota's remains from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas. The bill does not delve into any additional details or reasoning behind the disinterment, leaving much to be determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
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Current Status of Bill S 1071
Bill S 1071 is currently in the status of To President since December 18, 2025. Bill S 1071 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 14, 2025. Bill S 1071's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 119-60. as of December 18, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1071
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1071
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1071
A bill 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.
A bill 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.
Comments

Kora Forbes
737
7 months ago
I support disinterring Fernando V. Cota's remains from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. #UnitedStatesSBill1071

Bear Blackwell
701
7 months ago
This bill is bad news. It's gonna cause a lot of problems for us veterans.

Blakely Rich
764
7 months ago
I don't get why they wanna dig up Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Seems unnecessary and disrespectful. SMH. #NotCool

Emmeline Vincent
671
1 year ago
I think this bill is a good idea, but who really benefits from it? #confused #politics
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1071
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