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

11/22/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6022

The Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act, introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 6022 on November 12, 2025, aims to provide support and services to Green Star Veterans. Key provisions and specific directives within the bill outline initiatives for enhancing the assistance and recognition available to these veterans. For further details and the full text of the bill, the official PDF version can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6022/BILLS-119hr6022ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 6022

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

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to design and designate the Green Star Service Flag to identify next of kin of veterans who died of suicide on or after September 11, 2001. An individual who is next of kin of such a veteran may display the flag.

Current Status of Bill HR 6022

Bill HR 6022 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 12, 2025. Bill HR 6022 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on November 12, 2025.  Bill HR 6022's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of November 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6022

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6022

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6022

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.
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.

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