Bill > HR6456

This bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter (exhume) the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas within one year of the bill's enactment. Before proceeding with the disinterment, the Secretary must first notify Cota's next of kin. After removing the remains, the Secretary will either relinquish them to the identified next of kin or, if no family member responds to the notification, arrange for an appropriate disposition of the remains at the Secretary's discretion. The bill does not specify the reason for the requested disinterment, which is unusual, as such actions typically require compelling circumstances or a specific request from the deceased's family. The legislation provides a clear timeline and process for the removal and transfer of Cota's remains, ensuring that proper notification and respect are given to potential family members.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6456/all-info