S. 1071

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · March 14, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Cornyn · Committee: Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Table of contents

• S. 1071
  • SEC. 1. Disinterment of remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas

SEC. 1. Disinterment of remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas

• (a) Disinterment
  • Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas.
• (b) Notification
  • The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not carry out subsection (a) until after notifying the next of kin of Fernando V. Cota.
• (c) Disposition
  • After carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall—
    • relinquish the remains to the next of kin described in subsection (b); or
    • if no such next of kin responds to the notification under subsection (b), arrange for disposition of the remains as the Secretary determines appropriate.