Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 450 West Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, as the "Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building".
Description: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 450 West Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, as the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building.
Sponsors: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Target Audience
Population: People honoring Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan
Estimated Size: 2500000
- The bill involves renaming a post office in Schaumburg, Illinois as a memorial to veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, their families, and the community in Schaumburg, Illinois may feel a sense of recognition and honor.
- The broader veteran community, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, may feel recognized and valued by this designation.
- Local residents in Schaumburg, Illinois may experience a change in the naming of a local federal facility.
- Overall, the renaming is symbolic and does not directly impact most people in a substantial way beyond its recognition.
Reasoning
- The impact of renaming a post office building as a memorial is primarily symbolic. It does not involve direct financial benefits or services to individuals, hence the low direct impact on most people's wellbeing scores.
- People directly affected include veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, their families, and local residents who feel honored by the renaming. This may result in a slight increase in symbolic recognition and community pride, thus a minor improvement in wellbeing scores for those directly impacted.
- The policy budget of $5,000 is aimed at the ceremonial and administrative costs associated with the renaming. It is not significant enough to fund broader community resources or support programs.
- Given the insignificant financial resources and the largely symbolic nature of the act, any large-scale wellbeing changes are unlikely. Therefore, differences in Cantril Wellbeing scores pre- and post-policy for most people will be minor or non-existent.
- The interviewed individuals will come from both the veteran community and residents in the Schaumburg area, reflecting the probable distribution of impact from this policy.
Simulated Interviews
Veteran Affairs Coordinator (Schaumburg, Illinois)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This renaming is a meaningful recognition for us veterans.
- While it won't change anything materially, it feels good to be honored.
- I'm proud this post office is dedicated to my fellow veterans and me.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Teacher (Schaumburg, Illinois)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate the focus on local veterans.
- This gesture, while small, acknowledges the service of my brother and others.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Software Developer (Chicago, Illinois)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's great for the community but doesn't affect me directly.
- I rarely go to Schaumburg, so it's just news to me.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Veteran Advocate (Austin, Texas)
Age: 39 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Symbolic gestures are important but need to be backed by action.
- I hope this gesture encourages more initiatives for veteran support.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Retired (Schaumburg, Illinois)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming raises local pride.
- It's nice to see our local post office named in such a way.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Financial Analyst (New York City, New York)
Age: 31 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 16/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a symbolic act that honors our veterans.
- It doesn't impact me directly, but I support it.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Veteran (Los Angeles, California)
Age: 43 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Recognition is appreciated, but I would prefer more tangible benefits.
- It's good to be acknowledged, even from afar.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Post Office Employee (Schaumburg, Illinois)
Age: 58 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's nice to work at a post office with such a meaningful name.
- The honor reflects positively on our workplace.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Student (Chicago, Illinois)
Age: 27 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is an interesting case of how local symbols affect community identity.
- I'd be curious to see how this impacts perceptions of veterans locally.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Retired Veteran (Schaumburg, Illinois)
Age: 65 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As someone who served, this is a heartfelt recognition.
- It's nice to be honored but more support is always welcome.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $1000, High: $10000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The naming is mostly for symbolic recognition and community honor, having negligible fiscal effects.
- There are no projected economic or financial implications that extend beyond immediate logistical changes at the facility.