Bill Overview
Title: Stop Child Abuse Act
Description: This bill nullifies the executive order titled Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals , which was issued on June 15, 2022. The order directed several executive agencies to establish initiatives that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex individuals in a variety of settings, including health care, education, housing, and social services.
Sponsors: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals who identify as LGBTQI
Estimated Size: 23000000
- The Stop Child Abuse Act nullifies an executive order that is aimed at supporting LGBTQI individuals.
- The executive order sought to advance equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex individuals in health care, education, housing, and social services.
- Removing these initiatives may negatively impact LGBTQI individuals who rely on improved access to these services.
Reasoning
- The policy being nullified was meant to support LGBTQI individuals, indicating a population of approximately 23 million Americans who could be impacted by its removal.
- Approximately 7% of the U.S. population might face negative consequences, particularly in accessing improved healthcare, education, housing, and social services.
- Since the policy does not allocate a budget for the Stop Child Abuse Act over 10 years, it indicates a preventative stance rather than an active funding effort.
- Individual impacts could vary significantly, ranging from none for those not reliant on improved services, to high for those who were previously benefiting from them.
Simulated Interviews
Teacher (New York, NY)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I worry that losing structured support in education and health services will make things harder for both me and my students.
- These services were just starting to make a real difference in safe spaces for students in my school.
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 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 9 |
College student (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 22 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I feel anxious about my housing options without the protections and support that were promised.
- It's a step backward for so many students like me who need that extra assurance.
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 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
Tech Support Specialist (Austin, TX)
Age: 40 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I finally got the healthcare I needed. Removing this support worries me a lot.
- This policy change can make it harder for LGBTQI people to get the critical medical care needed.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 9 |
Nurse (Cleveland, OH)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 17/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The additional resources for our hospital made a significant difference, especially for LGBTQI patients.
- Losing those could diminish the quality of care we provide.
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 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Retired (Birmingham, AL)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 16/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's about time we stopped spending taxpayer dollars on unnecessary services.
- This won't affect me directly, but I hope it redirects focus to more pressing national issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Social Worker (Seattle, WA)
Age: 27 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Many of the youth I work with depend heavily on these services to stay off the streets.
- Without this support, I'm worried we'll see an increase in homelessness and mental health issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 9 |
Community Organizer (Miami, FL)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Repealing these policies negates years of progress in equality efforts.
- It's discouraging to see hard-fought gains potentially erased.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 9 |
High School Student (Chicago, IL)
Age: 18 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The safety and support I've felt at school might change without these policies.
- It's already tough for young people like me.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 9 |
Small Business Owner (Portland, OR)
Age: 36 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- We utilized government resources to make our workplace more inclusive.
- This is a step backwards for diversity and business inclusivity.
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 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 9 |
Therapist (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- My clients, many of whom are vulnerable, benefited immensely from expanded access to support.
- Losing these initiatives could be a big setback for mental health progress.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
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
- Potential backlash and legal challenges from civil rights organizations and affected groups may result in litigation costs.
- The healthcare, education, housing, and welfare sectors might experience increased demand for these services from other public or private sources as government support declines.