H.R. 6022 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

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

To amend title 36, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a flag for next of kin of veterans who die by suicide.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] Introduced November 12, 2025 Cosponsors 10 (4 D, 6 R) Latest action November 12, 2025

Summary

Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to design and designate the Green Star Service Flag to identify next of kin of veterans who died of suicide on or after September 11, 2001. An individual who is next of kin of such a veteran may display the flag.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Nov 12, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Nov 12, 2025 Introduced in House

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