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FL S0226
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- Urges the U.S. Congress to direct the National Guard Bureau to examine resource allocations for the Florida National Guard and allow an increase in its force structure (total allocated soldiers and airmen)
- Florida is the third most populous state with approximately 21 million residents but has a force structure of just over 12,000 Guardsmen, ranking 53rd out of 54 states and territories with a ratio of one Guardsman per 1,833 residents
- During 2020–2021, the Florida National Guard expended the same number of workdays in 18 months (responding to COVID-19, natural disasters, and overseas deployments) as it had in the previous 20 years
- Repeated deployment of the same soldiers due to understaffing has led to excessive stress, fatigue, and negative impacts on recruitment, retention, and readiness
- Directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to the President, the President of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House, and all members of Florida's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Florida National Guard
Last Action
Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State
4/2/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules12/6/2023
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