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

Sponsor: Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican-PA)November 12, 2025

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Creates a Green Star Service Flag for families of veterans who died by suicide.

This bill would create a special Green Star Service Flag for the families of veterans who died by suicide on or after September 11, 2001. These families would be able to display the flag to honor their loved ones. It aims to recognize these families, who currently do not have a specific flag for this type of loss.

What Would Change

Currently, there is no official flag specifically for the next of kin of veterans who died by suicide. This bill would change that by creating a "Green Star Service Flag" that these families could display. It would also set up rules for who counts as "next of kin" and how the flag can be manufactured and sold.

Key Provisions

Creates a Green Star Service Flag to recognize families of veterans who died by suicide.
Lets the next of kin of veterans who died by suicide display the Green Star Service Flag.
Defines "covered veteran" as someone who died by suicide on or after September 11, 2001.
Defines "next of kin" to include family members and others specified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Requires anyone making or selling the flag to get a license from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Sets a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for manufacturing or selling the flag without a license.

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

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