What does Preamble of Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act do?

This bill, formally titled '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,' aims to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a specific flag. The bill proposes an amendment to title 36 of the United States Code.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act.

What does GREEN STAR SERVICE FLAG FOR NEXT OF KIN OF VETERANS DECEASED AS of Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act do?

This section amends Chapter 9 of Title 36, United States Code, to establish a Green Star Service Flag. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is tasked with designing and designating the Green Star Service Flag to identify next of kin of covered veterans. Next of kin of a covered veteran are authorized to display the Green Star Service Flag. Individuals may apply for a license to manufacture and sell the flag, and penalties apply for unauthorized manufacturing or sales. A 'covered veteran' is defined as a veteran who died on or after September 11, 2001, as a result of suicide. 'Next of kin' includes a family member as defined in section 1720K of title 38, and individuals specified by the Secretary in regulations.

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

Last updated: 11/12/2025 · Introduced: 11/12/2025

Author: Robert Bresnahan (R-PA)

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This bill establishes a Green Star Service Flag to recognize the next of kin of veterans who died by suicide on or after September 11, 2001.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will design and designate the flag, and next of kin are authorized to display it.
The bill outlines a licensing process for flag manufacturers and establishes penalties for unauthorized production or sales.

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