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

Veteran suicide remains a serious crisis, and families who lose a loved one to suicide after military service often feel their loss goes unrecognized. This bill would direct the VA to create a Green Star Service Flag — similar to the Gold Star flag for families of fallen service members — specifically for the next of kin of veterans who died by suicide on or after September 11, 2001. The flag would serve as a visible symbol of recognition and remembrance. Anyone could apply to the VA for a license to manufacture and sell the flag, with penalties up to $1,000 for producing it without a license.