Bill Overview
Title: Protecting Life on Federal Lands Act
Description: This bill prohibits a federal agency or department from leasing federal property to an abortion providing organization.
Sponsors: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals seeking abortions from providers potentially using federal lands
Estimated Size: 1000000
- The bill involves federal lands, which the U.S. government controls.
- It prohibits abortion providers from leasing federal properties, affecting their operations.
- Individuals seeking abortions from providers that might use federal facilities would be impacted.
Reasoning
- The policy targets abortion providers potentially using federal lands, affecting individuals who might seek services from these locations.
- Federal lands may include certain health facilities that could have been leased to organizations providing abortion services.
- Not everyone using these services is directly impacted, as not every provider operates on federal lands.
- The cost constraints of the policy limit the scale and reach significantly, which will affect a smaller subset of the population even within those potentially impacted.
Simulated Interviews
Retail Associate (Rural Nevada)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I rely on health services near federal lands because they're closer to where I live.
- Without access to these services, I would struggle to find alternative care nearby.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 3 | 5 |
Non-profit Worker (Washington, D.C.)
Age: 27 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy imposes unnecessary restrictions that could limit access to essential health services, especially for marginalized groups.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 7 |
College Student (Southern California)
Age: 19 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I worry that this could make accessing healthcare more complicated or stigmatized at my university, which uses federal lands for some clinics.
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 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Healthcare Administrator (Houston, Texas)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- For several of our clinics, this would mean significant logistical and operational headaches.
- We might have to find alternative locations, increasing costs and complicating patient access.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 8 |
Teacher (West Virginia)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy unfairly targets health providers who offer a range of reproductive health services.
- I'm worried it might push some clinics out of areas that desperately need them.
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 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 7 |
Retired Park Ranger (Northern Arizona)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policies like this seem to drag politics into everyday life in unnecessary ways.
- Although it may not affect me directly, I see how it complicates things for local clinics that provide diverse services.
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 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Indigenous Rights Activist (New Mexico)
Age: 22 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy might worsen health disparities for Indigenous communities relying on federal lands for healthcare.
- We're already facing significant challenges accessing comprehensive reproductive care.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 3 | 5 |
Software Developer (NYC)
Age: 32 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't think this policy impacts me directly as I don't use services on federal lands.
- However, I worry about friends who might need those services.
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 |
Small Business Owner (Alaska)
Age: 41 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- For us in remote areas, federal lands are vital for healthcare services.
- If operations shift away from there, it makes access even harder.
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 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 3 | 6 |
Postgraduate Student in Public Health (Florida)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I view this policy as detrimental to public health.
- Limiting providers reduces necessary access for the communities they're meant to serve.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $20000000)
Year 2: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $20000000)
Year 3: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $20000000)
Year 5: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $20000000)
Year 10: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $20000000)
Year 100: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $20000000)
Key Considerations
- Legal challenges and litigation related to the implementation of such leasing prohibitions.
- Administrative burden on federal agencies to ensure compliance and enforcement, including potential additional training or guidance for federal personnel.
- Social and political impacts that can indirectly influence economic factors.