Michigan HR316: A resolution to declare May 14, 2026, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Veterans Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.

What the bill says

A resolution to declare May 14, 2026, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Veterans Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.

From the enrolled text, May 14, 2026:

A resolution to declare May 14, 2026, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Veterans Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan. Whereas, The first Hmong families arrived in the United States as refugees of war in 1975, with thousands settling in the state of Michigan; and Whereas, During the Vietnam War, the Central Intelligence Agency recruited, organized, trained, and assisted Hmong forces to combat the North Vietnamese Army and communist Pathet Lao forces in support of the United States Armed Forces; and Whereas, Hmong guerrilla soldiers courageously fought alongside Americans during the ï¿1⁄2Secret Warï¿1⁄2 in Laos; and Whereas, Thousands of Hmong men, women and children died in Laos. Their deaths were unaccounted for, while their commitment to rescuing downed American pilots and saving U.S. troops never wavered; and Whereas, When the U.S withdrew from Laos, the Hmong faced harsh retribution from the Communist government for their involvement in the American war effort and many were ultimately forced to flee their native land; and Whereas, On May 14, 1975, the American Central Intelligence Agency withdrew from Laos and the Hmong veterans and their families began their journey to new beginnings; and Whereas, They were provided with political asylum, refugee status, and citizenship because of their unique contribution to American interests; and Whereas, The House of Representatives recognizes that the state of Michigan …

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Sponsors

• Xiong, Mai (D, 13) · primary sponsor
• Puri, Ranjeev (D, 24)
• Phillips, Tonya (D, 7)
• Breen, Kelly (D, 21)
• Hoskins, Jason (D, 18)
• Weiss, Regina (D, 5)
• Witwer, Angela (D, 76)
• MacDonell, Sharon (D, 56)
• Farhat, Alabas (D, 3)
• Martus, Jasper (D, 69)
• Brixie, Julie (D, 73)
• Price, Natalie (D, 6)

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2026: adopted
2. May 14, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Mai Xiong

Common questions

What is HR316?

HR316 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to declare May 14, 2026, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Veterans Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.

What does HR316 do?

In its own words: A resolution to declare May 14, 2026, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Veterans Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.

What is the status of HR316?

Passed both chambers as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: adopted (May 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HR316?

Xiong, Mai (D, 13), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR316?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HR-0316