★ Primary Sponsor
- H.R. 7815 role
- Primary Sponsor
- Introduced the bill
- March 5, 2026
- Title
- U.S. Representative
- Party
- Republican
- Represents
- Michigan’s 1st Congressional District
Rep. Jack Bergman and the Red Star Service Banner Act
Rep. Jack Bergman, a Republican representing Michigan’s 1st Congressional District, is the primary sponsor of H.R. 7815, the Red Star Service Banner Act. Rep. Bergman introduced the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 5, 2026, and it was referred to the House Judiciary Committee the same day.
As of November 11, 2026, 46 House members (27 Republicans and 19 Democrats) had joined as cosponsors, bringing total House support to 47.
The legislation proposes federal recognition of the Red Star Service Banner, which honors families of current military, veterans and first responders who died by suicide. H.R. 7815 has been introduced and referred to the House Judiciary Committee; it has not passed and is not law.
Legislative Record
H.R. 7815, Red Star Service Banner Act (119th Congress)
Primary sponsor · introduced March 5, 2026
Congressional Background
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, 1969–2009; lieutenant general.
House Committee Assignments
- Committee on Armed Services — oversees the U.S. military and service members
- Committee on the Budget
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs — oversees veterans' benefits and VA health care
Background details come from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress; committee assignments from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Details not found in those official records are not listed.
Red Star Foundation and Congressional Involvement
January 28, 2025
Entered remarks into the Congressional Record recognizing the Red Star Service Banner and Red Star Foundation, and described the Red Star Service Banner displayed in his Capitol Hill office.
March 5, 2026
Introduced H.R. 7815, the Red Star Service Banner Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Red Star Service Banner legislation introduced (Red Star News)
Photographed with Red Star Foundation CEO Jerry Shaffer holding the Red Star Service Banner.
Red Star News Coverage
- Red Star Service Banner Act H.R. 7815 Reaches 35 Cosponsors as Bipartisan Support Grows (October 15, 2026)
- Historic Legislation Introduced to Officially Recognize the Red Star Service Banner (March 5, 2026)
- Congressman Jack Bergman Honors Red Star Service Banner and Red Star Foundation in Congressional Record (March 9, 2025)
About H.R. 7815
H.R. 7815, the Red Star Service Banner Act, would establish the Red Star Service Banner as an officially recognized service banner under Title 36 of the United States Code. It honors current military members, veterans and first responders who have died by suicide and the Red Star Families they left behind.
Status: introduced in the House and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. H.R. 7815 has not passed and is not federal law.
Congressional support figures reflect the recorded cosponsors of H.R. 7815 as of November 11, 2026. The primary sponsor is counted separately from cosponsors. Read the bill summary, support tracker and full supporter directory on the H.R. 7815 page.
Sources and Congressional Records
- H.R. 7815 sponsor and cosponsor record (Congress.gov)
- Rep. Jack Bergman — Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Rep. Jack Bergman — Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives (committees and portrait)
- Rep. Jack Bergman’s official House website
Last verified November 13, 2026 against the official records above. This page reflects Rep. Jack Bergman’s recorded support for Red Star legislation only and is not an endorsement of any member or candidate by Red Star Foundation.