H.R. 6022: Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act

This bill, known as the Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act, proposes the establishment of a new flag called the Green Star Service Flag. The key points of the bill are outlined as follows:

Purpose of the Green Star Service Flag

The Green Star Service Flag is intended to honor the next of kin of veterans who have tragically died by suicide. The flag serves as a symbol of remembrance and recognition for these individuals and their families.

Designation of the Flag

The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to design and officially designate the Green Star Service Flag, which will identify the next of kin of veterans who have died as a result of suicide.

Eligibility to Display the Flag

Next of kin of the covered veterans will be permitted to display the Green Star Service Flag. The term "next of kin" is defined to include family members as well as others designated by the Secretary through regulations.

Manufacturing and Licensing

The bill allows any individual or entity to apply for a license to manufacture and sell the Green Star Service Flag. It establishes that manufacturing this specific flag without a license could result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000.

Definition of Covered Veterans

A "covered veteran" is defined in the bill as one who has died as a result of suicide on or after September 11, 2001. This defines the group whose families will be recognized with the Green Star Service Flag.

Clerical Amendments

The bill also includes a clerical amendment to update the table of sections in the United States Code, adding the new section related to the Green Star Service Flag.

Next Steps

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and will be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration.

Relevant Companies

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