Bill Overview
Title: CRISIS Act
Description: This bill modifies the Federal Emergency Management Food and Shelter Program to prohibit the provision of certain services to illegal aliens. Specifically, the bill requires each emergency food and shelter local board to (1) ensure that no recipient service provider provides any service, including transportation, to an alien unlawfully present in the United States; and (2) certify, at least annually to the national board, and publish such certification locally.
Sponsors: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals unlawfully present in the United States
Estimated Size: 0
- The bill modifies an emergency assistance program that may directly impact populations relying on federal aid.
- The CRISIS Act targets services provided to individuals classified as illegal aliens in the U.S.
- Emergency food and shelter providers will need to comply, affecting undocumented immigrants who previously received these services.
- Other legal residents and citizens receiving aid will not be directly impacted by the prohibition but may see changes in resources or administration.
Reasoning
- The CRISIS Act specifically targets undocumented immigrants, and the policy mandates changes in how emergency food and shelter services are provided.
- Those who are currently undocumented will find it more challenging to access emergency support, potentially affecting their wellbeing negatively.
- Service providers may face increased administrative burdens, but their wellbeing is not directly targeted.
- Resource redistribution could affect other service recipients indirectly if services are reallocated due to compliance costs.
Simulated Interviews
Waitress (New York, NY)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I rely on local shelter programs when I need extra help, especially during winter.
- This policy makes me worried about my own and my children's wellbeing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 7 |
Social Worker (Houston, TX)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- These changes will increase our workload and stress.
- We may lose some of our community support with these limitations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
Undocumented Freelancer (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I am scared about what will happen if we lose access to shelters.
- This is our lifeline sometimes when work is scarce.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 3 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 7 |
Citizen Volunteer (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm really upset policies are targeting the most vulnerable.
- This can strain our organization and our ethics.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 9 |
Law Student (Chicago, IL)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm worried about my family who aren't documented.
- The stress this puts on us is unacceptable.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 8 |
Food Bank Director (Miami, FL)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Further challenges to service provision are not welcome.
- Our mission is to help those in need without discrimination.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 9 |
IT Consultant (Denver, CO)
Age: 32 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I worry about how this policy will hurt individuals I help.
- It feels like we are punishing the most vulnerable.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 9 |
Teacher (Seattle, WA)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I fear my students will face hardship if shelter resources become unavailable.
- This is not how we should support communities.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 9 |
Retired (San Diego, CA)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policies like this make me concerned for marginalized communities.
- I've seen positive changes that federal help can make.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 9 |
Undocumented Worker (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 26 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't know where I will get help if I need it.
- This policy adds to the constant worry I already feel.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $7000000)
Year 2: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $7000000)
Year 3: $4500000 (Low: $3000000, High: $6000000)
Year 5: $4000000 (Low: $2500000, High: $5500000)
Year 10: $3500000 (Low: $2000000, High: $5000000)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The bill introduces compliance and administrative costs which might offset some of the anticipated savings from reduced services.
- Legal challenges or modifications could introduce unforeseen costs or changes in implementation timelines.
- Communities with large populations of undocumented immigrants might experience significant socioeconomic impacts.