Bill Overview
Title: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14074.
Description: This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14074 (relating to policing and criminal justice practices).
Sponsors: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals interacting with policing and criminal justice systems
Estimated Size: 50000000
- Executive Order 14074 relates to policing and criminal justice practices, indicating that the relevant population includes those within the criminal justice system.
- This includes police officers, law enforcement agencies, individuals involved in the criminal justice system such as defendants, and communities frequently interacting with law enforcement.
- There are approximately 7.4 billion people globally, of which various countries have their own policing policies, meaning not all will be directly impacted but a significant subset within each country.
- In most countries, policing reforms impact a large number of people given broad police-citizen interactions, civil rights advocates, and marginalized communities.
- Globally, there are over 10 million people incarcerated at any point in time, and millions more interact with law enforcement annually.
Reasoning
- The policy directly affects those involved with the criminal justice system, including both law enforcement personnel and individuals in the system.
- It's important to have a diverse representation of the population, including police officers, defendants, and community members, especially from marginalized communities.
- Given the budget constraints and the target population estimated at 50 million Americans, only a portion will be directly impacted by any changes in federal fund allocation due to Executive Order 14074.
- Even among those impacted, the scale of the impact can vary from high to none, depending on the level of interaction with policing and the justice system.
- Overall, by simulating a range of perspectives, we can see how different segments of the population perceive and would be affected by the policy change.
Simulated Interviews
Police Officer (New York, NY)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As a police officer, I've seen some positive changes from Executive Order 14074.
- I'm concerned that prohibiting funds will halt progress in policing reforms we've been working on.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Legal Aid Attorney (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Removing funding for Executive Order 14074 will severely affect the clients I work with.
- These funds help improve police-community relationships.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 7 |
Community Organizer (Houston, TX)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Community policing practices from Executive Order 14074 have been beneficial.
- Cutting funds could erode trust and safety.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 7 |
Incarcerated Individual (Chicago, IL)
Age: 39 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Reduced funding might mean cutting rehabilitative services that have been improving my outlook.
- These programs are crucial for my reintegration into society.
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 | 3 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 2 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 2 | 5 |
Police Chief (Denver, CO)
Age: 53 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Funding cuts could hurt our ability to implement necessary reforms aligned with Executive Order 14074.
- This will be a step back for our department’s progress.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 7 |
College Student (Detroit, MI)
Age: 26 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The changes brought by Executive Order 14074 seemed promising for future policing.
- Taking away funding may slow down the progress we are hoping to achieve.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 8 |
Retired (Miami, FL)
Age: 61 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Federal support for policing practices ensures that national standards are upheld.
- Removing funding may lead to disparities in policing quality across states.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 6 |
Software Developer (Seattle, WA)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm cautiously optimistic about changes in police training and community relations initiatives funded by Executive Order 14074.
- Without support, outreach and education efforts may stall.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 7 |
High School Student (Philadelphia, PA)
Age: 19 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's hard to see the impact of funding changes, but I know community programs are often affected.
- I hope it won't limit opportunities in my community.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Retired Judge (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 68 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Federal funding for policing reform is essential for maintaining judicial integrity and fairness.
- Removing it risks returning to more uneven and biased practices.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 3 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $-1500000000 (Low: $-1200000000, High: $-1800000000)
Year 2: $-1500000000 (Low: $-1200000000, High: $-1800000000)
Year 3: $-1500000000 (Low: $-1200000000, High: $-1800000000)
Year 5: $-1500000000 (Low: $-1200000000, High: $-1800000000)
Year 10: $-1500000000 (Low: $-1200000000, High: $-1800000000)
Year 100: $-1500000000 (Low: $-1200000000, High: $-1800000000)
Key Considerations
- Prohibition of federal funds will need oversight to ensure compliance and avoid unintended utilization of funds for prohibited activities.
- The disruption of activities under Executive Order 14074 may cause some operational challenges for entities relying on federal funding.
- Potential transition periods or workforce adjustments may be required for agencies affected by this change.