Bill Overview
Title: Iron Pipeline Review Act
Description: This bill requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to report to Congress on firearms trafficked along Interstate 95. The report must include an analysis of the firearms trafficked and contain legislative proposals to counter the firearms trafficking.
Sponsors: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Target Audience
Population: People impacted by firearms trafficking along Interstate 95
Estimated Size: 330000000
- The bill addresses firearms trafficking specifically along Interstate 95, which runs along the East Coast of the United States.
- The focus on I-95, known as the 'Iron Pipeline,' indicates a target population along states it traverses, such as Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
- People impacted would include residents in states along I-95, law enforcement agencies dealing with trafficking, and communities affected by gun violence linked to trafficked firearms.
- The report's legislative proposals might impact broader gun control policies, affecting all US residents by potentially increasing firearm regulations.
Reasoning
- The Iron Pipeline Review Act targets gun trafficking along the I-95 corridor, impacting states it runs through heavily.
- This region includes large urban areas with significant populations impacted by gun violence and trafficking, such as New York, Washington D.C., and Florida.
- The policy's initial budget limits the scale of its impact, primarily influencing law enforcement and policymakers initially, while broader public impact might be slower.
- Different demographics in these areas will experience varying levels of impact based on their existing exposure to gun violence and their socioeconomic conditions.
- Some residents may experience increased safety and wellbeing as a result of reduced gun trafficking.
- Given the focus is initially on analysis and legislative proposal, direct immediate impact on the wider population's wellbeing may be limited.
Simulated Interviews
School Teacher (Richmond, Virginia)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope the policy leads to safer streets.
- Any reduction in gun trafficking is welcome, though I'm skeptical about how quickly we will see changes.
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 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Police Officer (Brooklyn, New York)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This could make our job easier if it leads to stricter regulations.
- Progress might be slow initially, but it's a start.
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 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Community Activist (Miami, Florida)
Age: 58 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy is a good step, but more action is needed.
- We need more than reports – real policy changes must follow.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 4 |
College Student (Savannah, Georgia)
Age: 23 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This report could spark needed discussions.
- Interested to see if it impacts federal laws.
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 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Small Business Owner (Newark, New Jersey)
Age: 37 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Decreasing gun trafficking could make my neighborhood safer.
- I'm cautiously optimistic about the policy.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Political Analyst (Washington D.C.)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The legislative proposals resulting from this act could be transformative.
- Much depends on congressional response.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Retired (Boston, Massachusetts)
Age: 65 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Hoping this policy leads to fewer guns on our streets.
- Skeptical about large impact from just reporting.
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 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Healthcare Worker (Hartford, Connecticut)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This feels like a necessary step forward.
- Any reduction in gun crime would be a relief.
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 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Truck Driver (Charleston, South Carolina)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Trafficking impacts safety on the roads – any reduction is good.
- Not directly impacted but supportive of the initiative.
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 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Graduate Student (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's good to see attention on this issue.
- Hopeful for change, but it may take time to see real effects.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $10000000 (Low: $7000000, High: $15000000)
Year 2: $10000000 (Low: $7000000, High: $15000000)
Year 3: $10000000 (Low: $7000000, High: $15000000)
Year 5: $10000000 (Low: $7000000, High: $15000000)
Year 10: $10000000 (Low: $7000000, High: $15000000)
Year 100: $10000000 (Low: $7000000, High: $15000000)
Key Considerations
- The report is primarily analytical but could lead to significant policy changes impacting various stakeholders.
- Coordination between various states and federal agencies is required for accurate data collection and reporting.
- There might be political implications depending on the legislative proposals included in the report.