Red Star Service Banner Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 7815
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-05: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-19T08:07:06Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation establishes the Red Star Service Banner as an officially recognized commemorative symbol to honor U.S. service members and veterans who died by suicide, recognize the sacrifice of their families, and extend similar recognition to first responders who died by suicide.
Key Provisions
- The banner features a white field with a blue border and a single red star, with its design approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
- It may be displayed at family residences, veterans service organizations, workplaces, public buildings, community spaces, and other appropriate locations.
- The banner can be shown alongside other recognized service banners.
- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, may promote public awareness of the banner.
- The same display rules apply to first responders, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical personnel.
- A rule of construction clarifies that the banner creates no eligibility for federal benefits, requires no VA certification of individual displays, and does not establish new legal classifications.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Adds a new section 905 to Chapter 9 of title 36, United States Code, creating the Red Star Service Banner as a commemorative symbol.
- Updates the table of sections for Chapter 9 to include the new section.
- No other changes to existing service banner rules or federal law are made.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense may conduct awareness efforts using existing funds; no new appropriations are authorized.
- Citizens: Families of affected service members, veterans, and first responders gain an official symbol for private and public displays to honor their loved ones.
- International relations: No direct effects identified in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Immediate family members of service members, veterans, and first responders who died by suicide.
- Veterans service organizations and similar support entities.
- Federal, state, tribal, and local government facilities that choose to display the banner.
- Community organizations, schools, libraries, and businesses that opt to use the banner for awareness or remembrance.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill includes explicit limits to prevent the banner from being interpreted as creating rights to benefits or other legal entitlements.
- Display is voluntary and does not impose requirements on any entity.
- The measure focuses solely on symbolic recognition without altering any existing programs or classifications under federal law.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (7)
Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-05: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2026-03-05: Introduced in House
- 2026-03-05: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Red Star Service Banner Act — issued 2026-03-05 — PDF (5 pages)