Red Star Service Banner Act

Jack Bergman

Republican · MI · Representative

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• Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13)Original· 2026-03-05
• Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL-12)Original· 2026-03-05
• J. Luis Correa (D-CA-46)Original· 2026-03-05
• Mike Bost (R-IL-12)Original· 2026-03-05
• Neal P. Dunn (R-FL-2)Original· 2026-03-05

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-05

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This bill would establish or regulate the use of red star service banners to honor military members and their families, likely creating an official symbol or program similar to the gold star banner system that recognizes fallen service members. The measure affects military families, veterans, and potentially the Department of Defense or military branches that would oversee the program. The bill is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee to determine its legal and practical implications.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7815 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7815 To amend title 36, United States Code, to establish the Red Star Service Banner as an officially recognized service banner, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2026 Mr. Bergman (for himself, Mr. Correa, Mr. Bilirakis, Mrs. Luna, Mr. Bost, and Mr. Dunn of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 36, United States Code, to establish the Red Star Service Banner as an officially recognized service banner, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Red Star Service Banner Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RED STAR SERVICE BANNER. (a) In General.--Chapter 9 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 905. Red Star Service Banner ``(a) Designation.--The Red Star Service Banner is designated as a commemorative symbol-- ``(1) recognizing and remembering the service members and veterans of the United States who have died by suicide; and ``(2) acknowledging the enduring sacrifice of their families. ``(b) Design.--The Red Star Service Banner shall consist of a white field with a blue border and a single red star centered within the field, as approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ``(c) Display.--The Red Star Service Banner may be displayed-- ``(1) at the place of residence of a member of the immediate family of a service member or veteran who has died by suicide; ``(2) within the office or building of a veterans service organization or any similar entity that supports service members, veterans, and their families; ``(3) in the workplace or place of business of a member of the immediate family of a service member or veteran who has died by suicide, or in any business establishment that chooses to honor the memory of service members and veterans who have died by suicide; ``(4) in public buildings, including Federal, State, Tribal, and local government facilities, when displayed as part of a program, ceremony, or installation intended to recognize and support service members, veterans, and their families; ``(5) in community spaces open to the public, including schools, libraries, places of worship, and civic centers, when used to promote awareness of the sacrifices of service members and veterans and to support surviving families; and ``(6) at any other appropriate location, public or private, where the display serves to honor the memory of service members and veterans who have died by suicide. ``(d) Relation to Other Service Banners.--The Red Star Service Banner may be displayed alongside other officially recognized service banners. ``(e) Public Awareness.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, may take appropriate actions to promote public awareness and understanding of the Red Star Service Banner. ``(f) First Responders.--The Red Star Service Banner may also be displayed to honor the memory of a first responder who has died by suicide, including first responders such as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical personnel, and may be displayed at the place of residence, workplace, or place of business of a member of the immediate family of such a first responder or in any other locations that bear the same relationship to first responders as the locations described in subsection (c) bear to service members and veterans. ``(g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this…

section shall be construed to-- ``(1) establish eligibility for, or entitlement to, any benefit, program, or assistance administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs or any other Federal agency; ``(2) require the Department of Veterans Affairs to administer, certify, or approve individual eligibility for display of the Red Star Service Banner; or ``(3) create any legal status, designation, or classification for purposes of Federal law other than recognition under this chapter.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 9 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: ``905. Red Star Service Banner.''. SEC. 3. NO ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by this Act, and the amendments made by this Act shall be carried out using amounts otherwise made available to the Department of Veterans Affairs. <all>

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