Bills · HR 7815
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7815Armed Forces and National Security
Red Star Service Banner Act
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION MAR 5
READING
4MIN
COSPONSORS
18BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it addresses the often-overlooked tragedy of suicide within the military, veteran, and first responder communities. By creating an official symbol, it aims to provide a formal way to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of these individuals and the enduring grief of their families. This could help destigmatize suicide within these groups and encourage open conversation and support.
If this bill becomes law, it would establish a nationally recognized symbol, similar to the Gold Star Banner for those lost in combat, offering a new form of recognition for a specific, painful type of loss. If it doesn't pass, the Red Star Service Banner would not gain official federal recognition, potentially missing an opportunity to formally honor these specific sacrifices and their families on a national level, and public awareness efforts by federal agencies would not be authorized under this framework.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Red Star Service Banner as an officially recognized commemorative symbol.
This formalizes a new national symbol specifically for military, veteran, and first responder suicides, giving a distinct form of recognition.
PROVISION 02
Designates the banner to recognize service members, veterans, and first responders who have died by suicide and acknowledge their families' sacrifice.
It defines the specific purpose of the banner, focusing on a critical and often silent issue affecting military, veteran, and first responder communities.
PROVISION 03
Allows the banner to be displayed in various locations, including homes of immediate family, veterans service organizations, and public buildings.
This provision clarifies where and by whom the banner can be displayed, ensuring widespread recognition and accessibility.
PROVISION 04
Permits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to promote public awareness of the banner.
This ensures that efforts can be made to inform the public about the banner and its meaning, increasing its impact and understanding.
PROVISION 05
States that no additional funds are authorized for this Act, requiring it to be carried out using existing Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations.
This ensures that the initiative will not create new spending demands on the federal budget, using existing resources instead.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 18
R· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 78%
DEM 7 REP 11 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 5
Introduced in House
MAR 5
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7815
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2026
Last actionMar 5, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026
House BillHR 7815Armed Forces and National Security
Red Star Service Banner Act
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
18
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
