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HR 6022119th CongressIn Committee

Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act

Introduced: Nov 12, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-Pennsylvania)
Standard Summary
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Directs VA Secretary to create a Green Star Service Flag for families of veterans who die by suicide.

Key Points

  • 1Establishes Green Star Service Flag for next of kin of veteran suicide victims
  • 2Covers veterans who died by suicide on or after 9/11/2001
  • 3Allows licensed manufacture and sale of the flag
  • 4Defines next of kin to include family members and Secretary-designated individuals
  • 5Imposes civil penalties for unauthorized flag production
  • 6Amends title 36 with new Section 905

Impact Areas

Veteran suicide survivorsDepartment of Veterans AffairsMilitary familiesFlag manufacturing industry
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