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SB3271: Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act

: Gary Peters (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Nov 9, 2023
International affairs
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people, in recognition of their highly distinguished service in the Vietnam war and the fight against communism.

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This bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people for their military service during the Vietnam War and their efforts against communism. A Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor Congress can give to a group or individual. The Hmong are an ethnic group from Southeast Asia who fought alongside the United States during the Vietnam War. The bill has bipartisan support from eight senators and is currently in the early stage after being introduced.

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