The resolution urges the United States Armed Forces to broaden the use of medical waivers for recruits with food allergies, particularly those allergic to peanuts. It highlights the existing medical qualifications set by the Department of Defense, which currently disqualify individuals with a history of acute allergic reactions to certain foods. However, the resolution points out that medical waivers can be granted on a case-by-case basis and advocates for an expansion of this practice to allow more individuals with food allergies to serve in the military. The resolution notes that the Air Force has already begun to implement such changes, allowing individuals with documented food allergies, who have not experienced severe reactions, to qualify for waivers under specific career restrictions.

Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the prevalence of food allergies among adults in the United States, estimating that nearly 500,000 adults in Michigan alone have food allergies, including over 140,000 with peanut allergies. By expanding medical waivers, the resolution argues that the military could significantly increase its pool of potential recruits, which is particularly important given the recent challenges faced by the Armed Forces in meeting recruitment goals. The resolution concludes by calling for the transmission of its findings to the United States Secretary of Defense, advocating for a more inclusive approach to military recruitment that accommodates individuals with food allergies.