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.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires green Star Service Flag for next of kin of veterans deceased as result of suicide Chapter 9 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 904.Green Star Service and requires green Star Service Flag. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, and delegation of rulemaking. The main policy areas are Veterans and Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires green Star Service Flag for next of kin of veterans deceased as result of suicide Chapter 9 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 904.Green Star Service...
- Requires green Star Service Flag.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires green Star Service Flag for next of kin of veterans deceased as result of suicide Chapter 9 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 904.Green Star Service and requires green Star Service Flag.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill requires green Star Service Flag for next of kin of veterans deceased as result of suicide Chapter 9 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 904.Green Star Service and requires green Star Service Flag.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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