SF1576 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Hmong veterans of the Secret War in Laos oral histories preservation appropriation

Related bill: HF1640

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Senate File No. 1576 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate that aims to appropriate funds for preserving the oral histories of Hmong veterans who served in the U.S.-backed Secret War in Laos. The bill allocates $150,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of administration. The funds will be granted to Special Guerrilla Units Veterans and Families of USA Inc. to collect, document, archive, and preserve these veterans' oral histories. Additionally, the bill supports the creation of educational resources and programming to inform the public and future generations about the history, legacy, and cultural heritage of the Hmong community in Minnesota.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added