Senate Resolution No. by Senator Jackson seeks to memorialize the U.S. Congress to support the establishment of a pilot program in Louisiana aimed at addressing the recruitment shortage for the U.S. 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, including a shortfall of 15,000 active duty soldiers last fiscal year. The proposal aims to create a collaborative effort involving state leaders, law enforcement, and advocates to improve military eligibility criteria, particularly for nonviolent offenders aged 18 to 25 who possess a high school diploma or higher education.

The resolution outlines 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 relevant congressional leaders and Louisiana's congressional delegation to facilitate the proposed initiative.