The resolution from the Alaska State Legislature calls on the United States Congress to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War. It highlights the significant contributions and sacrifices made by Hmong soldiers, who were recruited by the CIA to combat communist forces in Laos beginning in 1960. The resolution notes that approximately 100,000 Hmong soldiers were trained and engaged in guerrilla warfare, suffering high casualty rates—about 40,000 lost their lives, and many more were injured or went missing. Despite their critical role in supporting U.S. military efforts, the Hmong soldiers' contributions have largely gone unrecognized due to the covert nature of the war.

The resolution emphasizes the plight of Hmong soldiers and their families, many of whom became refugees after the war due to retribution from communist forces. It acknowledges that around 50,000 Hmong veterans currently reside in the U.S., along with a significant number of their descendants who have integrated into American society. The Alaska State Legislature expresses its support for recognizing the Hmong veterans' service and sacrifices by urging Congress to honor them with the Congressional Gold Medal, reinforcing the promise that they would be treated like other U.S. veterans.