Bill Overview
Title: To nullify Executive Order 14019 relating to promoting voter access.
Description: This bill nullifies the executive order that was published on March 10, 2021, and established requirements for expanding access to voter registration and election information.
Sponsors: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Target Audience
Population: People eligible to vote in the United States
Estimated Size: 250000000
- Executive Order 14019 aimed to expand access to voting, which potentially affects all individuals who are eligible to vote.
- As of 2021, there are approximately 250 million individuals in the United States who are eligible to vote.
- Removing measures that promote voter access could impact voter turnout on both a national and local level, thereby affecting the entire voting-eligible population.
- The impact could involve those who benefit from increased access measures, such as voter registration improvements and dissemination of election information.
Reasoning
- This policy affects individuals who may have benefited from increased access to voter registration and election information. Factors such as geographical location, access to resources, and personal motivations toward voting will influence how significant the impact could be.
- Limited budget means only certain measures can be put in place, focused primarily on key demographics or regions where voter access expansion had previously been effective.
- Urban areas with high density of eligible voters might see varied impacts based on their access to alternate voter resources.
- Those in more rural or underserved areas may face greater difficulties if this policy nullifies programs they relied on to access voting information and registration facilities.
Simulated Interviews
College Student (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think making it easier for people to vote is crucial, especially for young people like me who are just getting started.
- If they roll back access, I worry about other students being less likely to vote.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Farmer (Rural Kentucky)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I get most of my voting info from the local library or mailers.
- If they cut back on these, it might be harder to stay informed, but I'll still vote.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 5 |
Nonprofit Worker (Chicago, IL)
Age: 31 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Our work is all about making sure people can vote easily. A rollback would throw a wrench in our plans and hurt these communities.
- Policy changes like this could reduce turnout where it's needed most.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Retired Teacher (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Access to voting is something I value highly.
- I'm worried that making it harder to vote would discourage many people I know.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 5 |
Warehouse Worker (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 22 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I got registered because of an online campaign, so if that's harder to find, some friends might not bother.
- Keeping voting straightforward is important for people like me.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Small Business Owner (Miami, FL)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Rolling back access to voting info is a step backward.
- Participation should be encouraged, and policies like these complicate that effort.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Software Developer (Portland, OR)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm used to voting by mail, which should stay simple even with this change.
- Overall, I don't expect much change in my voting habits.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Healthcare Worker (New York, NY)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I worry about how this will affect community involvement in voting.
- It's already tough to vote with my schedule, changes might make it even harder for many people.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 5 |
Musician (Austin, TX)
Age: 35 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Voting is a civic duty that should be easily accessible for all.
- Taking away resources just seems wrong when we should be encouraging engagement.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Retired Engineer (Buffalo, NY)
Age: 70 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Every American has a right to accessible voting.
- I fear that young people, especially, will be discouraged from participating if it's harder to register or get information.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $8000000)
Year 2: $5000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $8000000)
Year 3: $5000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $8000000)
Year 5: $5000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $8000000)
Year 10: $5000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $8000000)
Year 100: $5000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $8000000)
Key Considerations
- The policy's impact on voter turnout could affect state and national elections, influencing policy directions that may have broader socioeconomic effects.
- The direct fiscal impact of nullifying the executive order relates largely to minor federal cost savings from discontinuing outreach and support programs specifically designed for voter access.
- Long-term political ramifications stemming from changes to voter access could indirectly affect economic policy, regulatory environments, and investment climates.