Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 18 D cosponsors

HR 491 — 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.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 18 sponsors

    1 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (18 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The resolution urges Congress to designate the Green Star Service Banner as a national emblem for bereaved military families.

This resolution calls on Congress to formally recognize the Green Star Service Banner, which honors families of military members and veterans who died by suicide. It aims to bring awareness and honor to these families' experiences.

What this means for you
  • Families: This resolution seeks to create a national symbol to honor families who have lost loved ones in the armed forces to suicide.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

  2. Reported as committed

  3. Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 235 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (235)

235 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Report Bill As Committed

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Amen Brown Democratic Yea
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Greg Scott Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Dane Watro Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Joanne Stehr Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
Josh Bashline Republican Yea
Mark M. Gillen Republican Yea
Michael Stender Republican Yea
Zachary Mako Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights veterans
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 491?
HR 491 is sponsored by Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Scott Conklin (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Gina H. Curry (Democratic), and Justin C. Fleming (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 491?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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