The bill, SM 314, is a memorial from the Florida Legislature urging the United States Congress to prompt the National Guard Bureau to reassess the current allocations of the Florida National Guard and to consider increasing its force structure. The bill highlights that Florida, with a population of approximately 21 million, has a disproportionately low number of Guardsmen, ranking 53rd among the states and territories in terms of the ratio of Guardsmen to residents. It emphasizes the strain on the Florida National Guard due to unprecedented demands in recent years, including responses to COVID-19, natural disasters, and overseas deployments, which have led to excessive stress and fatigue among the soldiers.

The memorial also references a report from the National Guard Bureau that acknowledges the need for reevaluation of force allocations in light of changing demographics and mission requirements. The resolution calls for action to address the growing need for National Guard support in Florida, which is compounded by the state's increasing population and the ongoing challenges faced by the National Guard. Additionally, the bill mandates that copies of the memorial be sent to key federal officials, including the President and members of Congress from Florida.