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

What it does: 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). (official summary)

Question before the chamber: On Motion to Commit

A yes vote sent S. 1071 back to the Armed Services Committee, delaying passage; the minority's stated amendment would have barred Defense Department funds from implementing Executive Order 14251 on collective bargaining exclusions. (AI-written)

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