Bill Overview
Title: Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act
Description: This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for the Department of State's Equity Action plan or for the salary or expenses of the State Department's Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice.
Sponsors: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Target Audience
Population: People worldwide who benefit from US racial equity and fairness initiatives
Estimated Size: 50000
- The State Department's Equity Action Plan would likely benefit marginalized communities worldwide by promoting racial equity.
- Halting funds for the Equity Action Plan may mean decreased efforts towards racial equity in foreign relations and abroad, impacting those who would benefit from such policies.
- Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice's role focuses on promoting racial justice initiatives globally, impacting many who face racial discrimination.
- These policies likely aim to support marginalized racial and ethnic groups in other countries.
Reasoning
- The policy is largely focused on halting foreign efforts related to racial equity, which primarily impacts international scenarios rather than domestic directly.
- However, U.S. citizens employed in diplomatic roles connected to racial equity might face job insecurity or change in role scope.
- Some Americans care deeply about their country's role in promoting global equity and may feel affected if these initiatives stop.
- This simulation must consider a wide array of perspectives, including government employees and individuals unaffected by these foreign policies.
Simulated Interviews
Diplomat (Washington, D.C.)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I believe our work in promoting equity is very important and funding cuts will hinder meaningful progress.
- The policy risks deprioritizing racial equity in international relations, which is concerning.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 8 |
Human Rights Advocate (New York, NY)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The funding cuts will damage global partnerships focused on equity that NGOs like mine rely on.
- It signifies a step back in U.S. leadership on these critical issues abroad.
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 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 7 |
Professor of International Relations (Austin, TX)
Age: 53 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's disappointing to see a curtailment of these initiatives, essential to fostering global equity.
- It could lead to diminishing U.S. influence in promoting justice worldwide.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 9 |
Software Engineer (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Honestly, I don't think this policy impacts me directly at all.
- I would be more concerned if it affected domestic racial equity policies.
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 |
Retired (Chicago, IL)
Age: 61 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a shame if the U.S. reduces its commitment to equity globally, it sends the wrong message.
- Locally, I don't see much change but internationally, our image could be affected.
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 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 7 |
Entrepreneur (Houston, TX)
Age: 39 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy doesn't influence my business or my life in any direct way.
- Policies like these sound more like political rhetoric to me.
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 |
Policy Analyst (Seattle, WA)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is a grave error, potentially undermining critical development goals inclusive of racial equity.
- In the long run, this may harm U.S. foreign relations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 9 |
Artist (Portland, OR)
Age: 42 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policies impacting equity globally can influence art funding and cultural exchanges.
- While indirectly, I believe the U.S. should model equity leadership.
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 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
Homemaker (Miami, FL)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I feel that international equity policies are important, but I don't see how this affects my daily life.
- I would hope that cutting these funds doesn't cost us more in goodwill globally.
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 | 8 |
Journalist (Boston, MA)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The cessation of these funds could mean larger geopolitical implications and how the U.S. is perceived.
- It's crucial for us to lead by example in global equity, and this move might not align.
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 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $7000000)
Year 2: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $7000000)
Year 3: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $7000000)
Year 5: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $7000000)
Year 10: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $7000000)
Year 100: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $7000000)
Key Considerations
- The bill aims to cut certain funding in the Department of State, which could lead to minor cost savings.
- Cutting funds and eliminating roles like the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice may affect the U.S.'s international standing in issues of racial equity.
- There may be political and diplomatic repercussions if the U.S. is seen as deprioritizing racial justice initiatives.