The resolution adopted by the Ohio Senate urges the United States Congress to reissue Civilian Retiree Identification Cards for retired civilian personnel of the Department of Defense. In February 2023, the Department of Defense ceased the issuance and renewal of these cards due to the federal REAL ID Act, which has made access to military recreational areas more complicated for retirees. Previously, these identification cards allowed for easier access to facilities like Wright-Patterson Air Force Base FamCamp, but now retirees must navigate a more cumbersome process that requires additional documentation.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of civilian employees in national defense and advocates for their recognition and benefits, including simplified access to military recreational areas post-retirement. It calls for Congress to ensure that the reissued identification cards are accepted without the need for further documentation, thereby restoring the ease of access that civilian retirees previously enjoyed. The resolution also mandates that copies be sent to various government officials and media outlets to raise awareness of this issue.