Bill Overview
Title: National Guard Promotion Improvement Act of 2022
Description: This bill addresses the promotion process for members of the National Guard.
Sponsors: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Target Audience
Population: National Guard personnel and their families
Estimated Size: 500000
- The bill specifically addresses the promotion process, which directly affects National Guard members who are eligible for promotions.
- The promotion process can indirectly affect families of National Guard members if promotions result in relocation or changes in family benefits.
- The bill is likely to have a negligible impact outside the United States, as the National Guard is a U.S.-based organization.
Reasoning
- The National Guard Promotion Improvement Act of 2022 is primarily going to affect National Guard personnel, specifically those eligible for promotion. Hence, the primary sample should include soldiers from different ranks and backgrounds within the National Guard.
- Family members are an indirect target as life changes due to promotions can affect family stability and financial situations.
- While the impact will be low on the rest of the U.S. population, it's important to include some perspectives from non-impacted parties to indicate the negligible effect on them.
- The restricted budget suggests that while all promotions may benefit, the policy will primarily facilitate smoother processes rather than large-scale increases in promotions, focusing on efficiency and fairness.
Simulated Interviews
National Guard member (Maine)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope this act speeds up the promotion process; it's frustrating to see it taking so long.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
National Guard member (Texas)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Streamlining promotions could mean less waiting and more predictability for my family.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
National Guard member (California)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This act could help me finally get the promotion I'm due.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 4 |
Spouse of National Guard member (Virginia)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Any improvements that can reduce stress on my husband will greatly help our family life.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
National Guard member (Ohio)
Age: 22 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The act won't affect me much now, but having a clearer path for future promotions is reassuring.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Veteran National Guard member (Florida)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I wish this kind of policy existed when I was waiting for my last promotion.
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 | 5 | 5 |
National Guard member (Georgia)
Age: 31 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- More efficient promotions mean better planning for my maternity leave.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Spouse of National Guard member (New York)
Age: 27 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Better promotion processes can stabilize our family income and benefits.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Non-military (Illinois)
Age: 33 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't see how a National Guard promotion act would affect my life much.
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 |
Employer of National Guard members (Arizona)
Age: 39 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I employ two Guardsmen; if they're less stressed, maybe their work will improve.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000000 (Low: $4000000, High: $6000000)
Year 2: $5100000 (Low: $4100000, High: $6100000)
Year 3: $5200000 (Low: $4200000, High: $6200000)
Year 5: $5400000 (Low: $4400000, High: $6400000)
Year 10: $5800000 (Low: $4800000, High: $6800000)
Year 100: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $20000000)
Key Considerations
- Promotion processes can impact military readiness and morale.
- Ensuring fairness and transparency in promotions is critical for maintaining National Guard retention rates.
- Implementation of this policy requires careful planning to avoid disruption.