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HM 4005

Florida National Guard

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Daley

Calls on Congress via the National Guard Bureau to review Florida National Guard resources and allow a larger force structure.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SM 314 (Adopted)
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Bill Summary · HM 4005

HM 4005: Florida National Guard – Memorial Analysis

Overview

HM 4005 is a Florida House memorial urging federal action regarding the Florida National Guard (FLNG). The memorial, sponsor: Daley, asks the United States Congress to require the National Guard Bureau (NGB) to examine FLNG’s resource allocations and to allow an increase in its force structure. It is a memorial (non-binding) and directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to federal leaders and Florida’s congressional delegation. Companion Senate memorial SM 314 has been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

  • Encourage federal action to reassess and potentially expand FLNG’s force structure.
  • Prompt the NGB to review FLNG resource allocations (personnel, training, equipment) and authorize a larger nonfederalized force structure for Florida.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The memorial urges Congress, via the NGB, to examine how FLNG resources are allocated and to permit an increase in the state’s force structure.
  • Directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to:
    • The President of the United States
    • The President of the United States Senate
    • The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
    • Each member of the Florida delegation to Congress
  • Legislative memorials carry no legal force, are not reviewed by the Governor, and are not subject to veto.

Background and Context

  • The National Guard Bureau (NGB) coordinates National Guard matters between the Army and Air Force and the states; it allocates unit structure and strength in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, JCS, and service secretaries (10 U.S.C. sections cited).
  • FLNG composition (as of June 2024): 10,264 Army National Guard personnel and 2,016 Air National Guard personnel (total 12,280). Florida’s population is about 23.37 million, yielding roughly 0.053% of the population in FLNG (53 personnel per 100,000 civilians).
  • Previous related memorials (House/Senate) have circulated in prior years (e.g., SM 226/SM 1036/SM 826), with many passing both chambers.

Affected Parties

  • Florida National Guard personnel and leadership
  • U.S. federal defense structure (National Guard Bureau, DoD, Army/Air Force)
  • Florida’s congressional delegation and federal policymakers
  • Florida's Secretary of State (responsible for transmitting memorial)

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: 2025-04-29 – Laid on Table; companion SM 314 adopted.
  • Earlier milestones: Favorable/reported from committees in Feb–Mar 2025; original bill filed Jan 27, 2025.
  • Memorials are non-binding and do not require gubernatorial action.

Fiscal Impact

  • None reported.

Bottom Line

HM 4005 seeks federal consideration to boost FLNG resources by instructing the NGB to evaluate allocations and permit growth in Florida’s National Guard force structure. It functions as a formal petition to federal authorities and does not change state law or incur a direct state fiscal impact. The companion Senate memorial SM 314 has been adopted, aligning with the House’s memorial effort.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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