Bill Overview
Title: Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022
Description: This act provides $40.1 billion in FY2022 emergency supplemental appropriations for activities to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The act provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of the Treasury. Among other things, the act provides appropriations for defense equipment, migration and refugee assistance, regulatory and technical support regarding nuclear power issues, emergency food assistance, economic assistance, and seizures of property related to the invasion.
Sponsors: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Target Audience
Population: Individual living in or from Ukraine
Estimated Size: 1000000
- The bill is designed to provide support in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which primarily affects Ukrainian citizens and their immediate geopolitical neighbors.
- The allocation of funds for defense and military assistance impacts Ukrainian military personnel and indirectly impacts the Russian military by potentially altering conflict dynamics.
- Funds aimed at migration and refugee assistance will directly impact Ukrainian refugees who have fled to various countries, as well as the host countries that are accepting these refugees.
- Economic assistance aimed at Ukraine can affect Ukrainian citizens and businesses by stabilizing or improving the Ukrainian economy.
- The United States departments and agencies receiving appropriations will see impacts on their operations, with potential indirect impacts on U.S. citizens.
- Aid provided for technical and regulatory nuclear issues will particularly affect regions near nuclear facilities in Ukraine.
Reasoning
- The policy seems to have a direct impact on government and defense contractors due to the funding provided for defense equipment. People working in these sectors might see changes in workload and job security.
- Citizens involved in humanitarian aid, migration, and refugee support might experience changes as the funding could lead to new initiatives and projects they can work with.
- The budget allocation to U.S. agencies could lead to increased temporary employment opportunities in government departments as they manage new responsibilities.
- Individuals working in international relations and policy analysis might perceive a change in their professional landscape as this policy impacts international dynamics.
- The policy's impact on the general U.S. population might be low as it focuses primarily on international assistance rather than direct domestic applications.
Simulated Interviews
Defense Contractor (Virginia)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm seeing a boost in contracts from the Department of Defense, which helps job security.
- There's some anxiety about future scaling down post-Ukraine conflict.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Non-Profit Refugee Support Worker (New York)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This funding can do a lot of good for displaced Ukrainians.
- Our workload is increasing, which can be stressful, but it's also rewarding.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Nuclear Safety Specialist (California)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I've seen more cooperation internationally on nuclear safety since this crisis began.
- This policy might help ensure better global nuclear safety standards.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
International Relations Analyst (Washington D.C.)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy is significant in how it positions the U.S. on the global stage regarding security.
- It can create shifts in international alliances and power dynamics.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Graduate Student in International Studies (Texas)
Age: 24 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Studying these policies in real-time offers great learning opportunities.
- The socio-economic impacts can offer case studies for my field.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Agricultural Exporter (Illinois)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Any stability introduced in international trade affects our market.
- These policies might stabilize Ukraine's agricultural sector, impacting global prices.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Military Spouse (Florida)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm concerned about the extended foreign deployments.
- The policy could mean longer deployments, which is hard on families.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 3 |
Retired Fortune 500 Executive (Ohio)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policies like these can affect international markets I invest in.
- They bring both risks and opportunities, depending on market reactions.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Environmental Consultant (Oregon)
Age: 26 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Nuclear safety is crucial; funding here reassures me about safer nuclear energy use.
- I'm interested in how energy industries globally react to these funds.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Federal Government Employee (Maryland)
Age: 56 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This funding increases our department's workload, which is a mix of stress and job security.
- Our role in oversight ensures that these funds are used effectively.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $40100000000 (Low: $40100000000, High: $40100000000)
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
- Funds are a one-time allocation, with no guarantee of further spending unless specifically re-authorized.
- Inflation impacts are minimal due to the international nature of expenditures.
- Affects multiple federal departments with varied impacts on operations and policy priorities.
- This action reinforces U.S. geopolitical stance and influence in Eastern Europe.