S. 1071: 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.
This bill outlines specific actions regarding the remains of an individual named Fernando V. Cota, who is currently buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas. The key points of the bill are as follows:
Disinterment Requirement
The bill mandates that within one year of its enactment, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Next of Kin Notification
Before proceeding with the disinterment, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to notify the next of kin of Fernando V. Cota. This is to ensure that the next of kin are informed of the actions being taken regarding his remains.
Disposition of Remains
After the disinterment takes place, the bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to handle the remains as follows:
- If the next of kin responds to the notification, the remains will be relinquished to them.
- If there is no response from the next of kin, the Secretary will determine the appropriate means of disposition for the remains.
Conclusion of Bill Requirements
Overall, this legislation focuses on the specific process for the disinterment and handling of Fernando V. Cota's remains, ensuring that notification to family members is included in the process.
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Dec. 11, 2025 | Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 presented in Senate. (CR S8655-8656) |
| Dec. 11, 2025 | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8655-8656) |
| Dec. 11, 2025 | Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 made in Senate. (CR S8655) |
| Dec. 11, 2025 | Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) made in Senate. (CR S8656) |
| Dec. 11, 2025 | Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) made in Senate. (CR S8656) |
| Dec. 11, 2025 | Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1071 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 646. (CR S8655) |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5519-5520) |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5136-5518) |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1071. |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill. |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | Mr. Norcross moved to commit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5518) |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 319). |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510) |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1071, the Chair put the question on motion to commit and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | Rule H. Res. 936 passed House. |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071. |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| Dec. 09, 2025 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071. |
| Aug. 08, 2025 | Held at the desk. |
| Aug. 08, 2025 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| Aug. 08, 2025 | Received in the House. |
| Aug. 01, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Aug. 01, 2025 | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5475; text: CR S5475) |
| Aug. 01, 2025 | Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| Mar. 14, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
| Mar. 14, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
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