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National Recognition for Hmong Special Guerilla Unit Memorial in Connecticut.

This act formally designates an existing memorial in Middletown, Connecticut, honoring the 50,000 Hmong soldiers who fought alongside the US in Laos, as a National Memorial. While providing important historical recognition for veterans and their families, the designation ensures no federal taxpayer money will be spent on the memorial's maintenance or operation.
Key points
Formal national designation of the memorial honoring the service and sacrifice of 50,000 Hmong soldiers who aided US interests in Laos (1961-1975).
The memorial is located at Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown, Connecticut.
No federal funding impact: the law explicitly prohibits the use of Federal funds for any purpose related to this National Memorial.
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Print number: 118_S_4416
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2024-05-23