HR 491 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution 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.

This Pennsylvania House resolution asks the U.S. Congress to officially recognize the Green Star Service Banner as a national symbol for families of military members and veterans who died by suicide. The bill also directs Pennsylvania state agencies and local governments to allow the voluntary display of this banner at appropriate locations. By doing so, the resolution aims to honor these families and shift the focus from statistics to personal acknowledgment of their loss.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 Last action Jun 27, 2026
Floor votes · House May 6, 2026

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
May 6, 2026
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 6, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors

Sponsors