H.R.491

Urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation designating the Green Star Service Banner as a national emblem honoring families of members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans who died by suicide.

Introduced·4/23/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania House Resolution 491 urges Congress to create a national emblem honoring families of military and veteran suicide victims.

Pennsylvania House Resolution 491 urges the U.S. Congress to designate the Green Star Service Banner as a national emblem to honor families of U.S. Armed Forces members and veterans who died by suicide. The resolution acknowledges the unique grief experienced by these families and seeks to provide a symbolic recognition of their loss. It also encourages Pennsylvania agencies and political subdivisions to allow the voluntary display of the Green Star Service Banner in appropriate settings.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: PN3263, Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 6

10:00 AM

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness (h) Hearing

History

Jun 27

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

May 6

House

Reported as committed

Apr 23

House

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness