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 covert nature of the war meant that their sacrifices remain largely unrecognized.

The resolution also emphasizes the plight of Hmong soldiers and their families after the war, as many faced retribution and became refugees due to their alliance with the United States. It points out that around 50,000 Hmong veterans currently reside in the U.S., and it asserts that these veterans were promised equal treatment to other U.S. veterans. By encouraging Congress to honor the Hmong veterans with the Congressional Gold Medal, the resolution seeks to acknowledge their bravery and the injustices they faced following their service. Copies of the resolution will be sent to key government officials, including the President and members of Congress, to advocate for this recognition.