H.R. 7815: Red Star Service Banner Act

This bill, titled the Red Star Service Banner Act, aims to establish a new commemorative symbol known as the Red Star Service Banner. This banner is intended to recognize and honor service members and veterans of the United States who have died by suicide, as well as to acknowledge the sacrifices made by their families.

Key Provisions of the Bill

• Designation: The Red Star Service Banner will serve as a symbol to commemorate those who have died by suicide and their families.
• Design: The banner will consist of a white field with a blue border and a single red star centered on it, as approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
• Display Locations: The banner may be displayed in various locations, including:
  • At the residence of an immediate family member of a service member or veteran who has died by suicide.
  • In offices or buildings of veterans service organizations or similar entities that support veterans and their families.
  • In workplaces or businesses that choose to honor these service members and veterans.
  • In public buildings, such as government facilities, during events recognizing service members and veterans.
  • In broader community spaces, including schools, libraries, and places of worship, to promote awareness of the sacrifices made by service members and veterans.
  • In any appropriate public or private location that serves to honor these individuals.
• Relation to Other Service Banners: The Red Star Service Banner can be displayed alongside other officially recognized service banners.
• Public Awareness: The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, may undertake actions to promote awareness and understanding of the Red Star Service Banner.
• Honoring First Responders: The bill also allows the banner to be displayed in memory of first responders who have died by suicide, under similar conditions to those for service members and veterans.
• Legal Clarifications: The bill clarifies that it does not establish eligibility for any benefits or programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, nor does it assign any legal status beyond recognition of the banner itself.

Implementation and Funding

No additional funds will be authorized for the implementation of this bill; instead, it will be carried out using existing budget allocations within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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