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.

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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 203 (Thursday, December 4, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. LUTTRELL:\nH.R. 6456.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nUnder Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution, Congress\nhas the power ``To make all Laws which shall be necessary and\nproper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and\nall other Powers vested by this Constitution in the\nGovernment of the United States, or in any Department or\nOfficer thereof.''\n[Page H5052]\n</pre>"
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