AK HJR21

Addresses recruitment failures in the U.S. Armed Forces and National Guard, noting the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the lowest active duty personnel end strength (1,284,500) since 1940, primarily due to recruitment shortfalls rather than reduced national security threats.

Cites specific recruitment failures: Armed Services missed recruitment goals by 41,000 personnel in fiscal year 2023, and the National Guard also failed to meet recruitment targets.

Documents Department of Defense responses to recruitment challenges including changes to the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, expanded drug screening waivers, programs for those failing physical/academic standards, and recruiting without high school diploma or GED requirements.

Requests President Biden release results of a mental fitness evaluation and ability to discharge presidential powers and duties, citing concerns raised by specific public statements and the Special Counsel Robert Hur report from February 8, 2024.

If the President is unwilling to release evaluation results or if results indicate inability to serve, requests Vice President Harris and principal executive officers immediately transmit a written declaration to Congress that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of office.