Senate Resolution No. by Senator Barrow calls on the U.S. Congress to support the establishment of a pilot program in Louisiana aimed at addressing the recruitment shortage in the United States Army. The resolution highlights the critical role of the Army in maintaining national security and peace, while acknowledging the recent challenges faced in meeting recruitment goals, which fell short by 15,000 active duty soldiers last fiscal year. The resolution proposes a collaborative effort involving state leaders, law enforcement, and advocates to create a recruitment plan that includes nonviolent offenders aged 18 to 25 who possess a high school diploma or higher education.

The resolution further stipulates that participants in the pilot program who do not complete it or fail to enlist in the Army will return to the custody of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, receiving credit for their time served in the program. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the presiding officers of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as to each member of the Louisiana congressional delegation, to ensure awareness and support for this initiative.