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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6022

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

Green Star Flag for Families of Veterans Who Died by Suicide

5 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill has support from both parties, many bills that create new symbols or flags do not make it all the way through Congress because they are not seen as urgent priorities.

Key Points

  • This bill tells the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a new official flag called the Green Star Service Flag. It is meant to honor veterans who died by suicide and give their families a way to recognize their service and sacrifice.
  • Family members of veterans who died by suicide on or after September 11, 2001, would be allowed to display this flag. The Department of Veterans Affairs will decide exactly which relatives qualify to use it. The bill aims to provide comfort to these families and raise awareness about the mental health struggles many veterans face.
  • The government will control who can make and sell these flags. Companies must get a license from the Department of Veterans Affairs to produce them. This ensures the flags are made correctly and used for their intended purpose.
  • If someone makes or sells these flags without a license, they could be fined up to $1,000. This rule is in place to protect the honor of the flag and prevent people from selling fake versions or making money off the symbol unfairly.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Nov 12, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Nov 12, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHR 6022
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cosponsors

(4)
D: 2R: 2

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