H.R. 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.

H.R. 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. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas. The bill aims to ensure that the remains are handled respectfully and in accordance with the wishes of the deceased's family. Key provisions of the legislation include a mandate for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out the disinterment within one year of the bill's enactment. Before proceeding with the disinterment, the Secretary must notify the next of kin of Fernando V. Cota.