The Alaska State Legislature has passed a resolution encouraging the United States Congress to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War. The resolution highlights the significant and often overlooked contributions of the Hmong people during the conflict, particularly in Laos, where they were recruited by the CIA to form Special Guerrilla Units. These Hmong soldiers played a crucial role in various military operations, facing heavy casualties and enduring immense hardships, including systematic persecution after the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam. The resolution notes that approximately 40,000 Hmong soldiers were killed, and many more were wounded or went missing, underscoring their bravery and sacrifice.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the Hmong veterans' contributions to U.S. history and culture, as they exemplified valor and service alongside American forces. It references previous efforts to honor the Hmong community, including the establishment of Hmong-American Veterans Day in Alaska and the introduction of the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act in Congress. The resolution calls for federal recognition of the Hmong veterans through the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal, which has been awarded to other allied forces in the past, and seeks to ensure that the sacrifices of the Hmong people are formally acknowledged and honored.