Bill Overview
Title: Military Service Academy Foundation Support Act of 2022
Description: This bill authorizes the military departments to provide specified support, with limitations, to charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit organizations that operate exclusively to support the service academies (i.e., the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy). Specifically, the bill authorizes the military departments to provide (1) the use of facilities or equipment of the United States on an unreimbursed basis, and (2) endorsement from specified individuals related to an organization and its events and activities.
Sponsors: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals engaged with U.S. military service academies and related nonprofits
Estimated Size: 90000
- The bill affects support to nonprofit organizations related to U.S. military service academies.
- Current students and staff at the service academies may benefit from enhanced resources provided by these nonprofits.
- Prospective students of the U.S. service academies could see changes in recruitment or preparatory resources.
- Alumni of the academies might experience changes in networking opportunities or support through events.
- The nonprofits involved are directly impacted as they receive governmental support, potentially affecting their operations and outreach.
Reasoning
- The policy mainly affects those associated with U.S. military service academies, either as current students, prospective students, alumni, faculty, family, or nonprofit organizations. Therefore, interviews should include people from each of these categories.
- Given the relatively small budget compared to the number of potential people involved, the policy's direct impact might be limited (e.g., low to medium).
- The policy is starting with $3,000,000, which may not drastically change the nonprofits' operations but could enhance certain programs or events, especially supporting recruitment or alumni engagement activities.
- The policy's long-term budget suggests incremental growth and impact over the years, potentially supporting larger events or more significant collaborative efforts over time.
- The target population is exclusively American, focusing on individuals linked to the service academies, as the academies only accept U.S. citizens for enrollment.
- We should incorporate a balanced perspective that includes people who may not be directly impacted to understand general public perception.
Simulated Interviews
Student (Annapolis, MD)
Age: 20 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think any support that enhances our experience here is great. More resources would definitely help clubs and activities.
- I hope the funding reaches more student-led initiatives.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Faculty Member (Colorado Springs, CO)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Additional resources could enhance our academic and support programs, which is beneficial.
- I would be interested in seeing if the policy supports more diverse outreach initiatives.
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 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
High School Student (Houston, TX)
Age: 18 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- More support for preparatory programs could enhance my chances of admission.
- I'm optimistic that this could create more opportunities for prospective students.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Retired Military Officer (West Point, NY)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm hopeful that the policy will enhance alumni events and networking.
- There's always a need for more support in connecting alumni with current cadets.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Nonprofit Worker (Washington D.C.)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 6.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Government support can significantly boost our outreach and event quality.
- This policy might allow us to innovate more in student support initiatives.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 6 |
Parent (Chicago, IL)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think more nonprofit support will trickle down to cadets in terms of programs and events.
- As a parent, I'm concerned about how funds are utilized, transparency will be key.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Alumna (San Diego, CA)
Age: 24 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It would be great if this policy enhanced alumni networking and career support.
- I'm not sure how much impact this will have immediately, but it sounds promising.
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 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Military Officer (Raleigh, NC)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Enhanced support could be beneficial in showing potential recruits the strengths of the academy life.
- There's potential here if it's used for recruitment drives and public relations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
General Public (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't see how this policy impacts me directly, but if it enhances education, that's positive.
- I believe more nonprofits could use support, not just those tied to military service academies.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Retired Military Veteran (Houston, TX)
Age: 65 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope the policy strengthens the bridge between military service and veteran organizations.
- It's always good to see more support for our academies, though I don't expect a direct impact on veterans like me.
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 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $3000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $5000000)
Year 2: $3000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $5000000)
Year 3: $3000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $5000000)
Year 5: $3000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $5000000)
Year 10: $3000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $5000000)
Year 100: $3000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $5000000)
Key Considerations
- Nonprofits benefiting from the act could alter their funding strategies, impacting their financial requests from the government.
- The policy might encourage a proliferation of nonprofit activities which would need careful oversight to ensure alignment with military goals.
- The valuation of endorsement and non-tangible support could vary depending on the scale and frequency of the militaries' engagement with nonprofits.