Bill > HF1640

This bill appropriates a total of $300,000 (specifically $150,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to support a grant for the Special Guerrilla Units Veterans and Families of USA, Inc. The purpose of this grant is to preserve and document the oral histories of Hmong veterans who participated in the Secret War in Laos, a covert conflict during the Vietnam War era where Hmong soldiers were recruited by the United States to fight against communist forces. The funding will be used to collect, archive, and document these veterans' experiences, as well as develop educational programming and resources to help teach the public and future generations about the Hmong community's history, cultural heritage, and significant contributions during this complex period of military history. By supporting this project, the bill aims to ensure that the stories and experiences of Hmong veterans are recorded, remembered, and understood.

Budget and Finance

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1640&ssn=0&y=2025