National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill also sets forth policies and authorities for the Department of State, the Coast Guard, and the Intelligence Community (IC). Among other elements, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles; sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; sets policy regarding
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1Disinterment of remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas
This section would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas, within one year after the date this Act becomes law. Before doing so, the Secretary would first have to notify Fernando V. Cota's next of kin; the Secretary could not carry out the disinterment until after giving that notice. After the disinterment, the Secretary would have to either give the remains to the next of kin who was notified, or, if that next of kin does not respond to the notification, arrange for the disposition of the remains in whatever way the Secretary decides is appropriate.
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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—
(1) relinquish the remains to the next of kin described in subsection (b); or
(2) if no such next of kin responds to the notification under subsection (b), arrange for disposition of the remains as the Secretary determines appropriate.
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THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTISTvia K&L GATES, LLP
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.via CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
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TRUE ANOMALY, INC.via TRUE ANOMALY, INC.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT COALITIONvia WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVESvia AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES
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AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONSvia AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
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ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANYvia ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGESvia ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES
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From 257 filings in federal lobbying disclosures (LDA), via lda.gov, naming this bill (2025 to 2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Became Public Law No: 119-60. (2025-12-18).