Bill Overview
Title: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to give priority consideration for certain Department of Transportation grant programs to eligible projects that improve or build resiliency in the supply chain, and for other purposes.
Description: This bill directs the Department of Transportation to prioritize providing grants under certain programs for projects that improve or build resiliency in the supply chain, including multimodal projects.
Sponsors: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Target Audience
Population: People whose wellbeing is affected by supply chain efficiency and stability
Estimated Size: 330000000
- The bill focuses on the supply chain, which involves transportation of goods across various modes such as road, rail, air, and sea.
- Supply chain improvements can impact manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, and logistics companies who rely on efficient transportation of goods.
- Consumers ultimately benefit from a resilient supply chain as it can lead to stable availability of products and potentially lower costs.
- Transport workers may be directly affected through project work and ongoing operations.
- Communities near new infrastructure projects or upgrades may experience impacts during construction and from completed projects.
Reasoning
- The policy is designed to enhance supply chain resiliency, particularly through infrastructure improvements, which will have varied impacts on different population segments.
- The policy budget indicates moderate levels of spending over the first ten years, targeting infrastructure improvements across multiple modes of transportation.
- Improvements in the supply chain will likely benefit logistics companies, transport workers, and consumer markets first, with secondary effects on communities around infrastructure projects.
- Not everyone will experience significant changes to their wellbeing because the policy is focused on specific infrastructural improvements that directly affect the transportation industry and indirectly influence consumer markets.
- Individuals working in direct transportation or logistics roles may see more pronounced personal and professional changes, while manufacturing and retail roles experience moderate effects.
Simulated Interviews
Truck Driver (Detroit, Michigan)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I believe the policy might improve road conditions which would be great for my job.
- Having more reliable routes could ease some of the stress I experience daily.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 4 |
Logistics Manager (Los Angeles, California)
Age: 33 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- By enhancing infrastructure, our operations might become more efficient and cost-effective.
- I'm optimistic that with fewer disruptions, my work stress will decrease.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
Retail Store Owner (Houston, Texas)
Age: 52 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- If supply chain efficiency improves, I could receive products more reliably and at lower costs.
- Not sure how quickly these changes will trickle down to my level, but hopeful they will.
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 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Port Operator (Seattle, Washington)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Enhancements to intermodal transport systems could reduce congestion and stress at the port.
- This policy feels like a proactive step to address pressing infrastructure needs.
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 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 6 |
Warehouse Coordinator (Phoenix, Arizona)
Age: 28 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Improvements may lead to more stable work hours and enhanced safety standards.
- I hope the policy boosts job security in the long run.
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 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
Consumer (New York, New York)
Age: 37 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As a consumer, resilient supply chains are key for reliable access to products.
- I'm curious to see if product costs might decrease as a result.
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 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Manufacturing Plant Manager (Atlanta, Georgia)
Age: 44 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- If delivery schedules are more reliable, we can maintain production levels more consistently.
- Hopefully, these projects come to fruition soon.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 4 |
Public Policy Analyst (Chicago, Illinois)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This bill has potential, but real success depends on execution and follow-up.
- Critical to ensure funding efficiently addresses actual bottlenecks.
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 |
Bicycle Courier (Portland, Oregon)
Age: 26 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Better road conditions through this policy could make my deliveries smoother.
- I'm slightly skeptical but hopeful for positive changes.
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 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Import/Export Specialist (Miami, Florida)
Age: 39 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy might streamline the customs process through better infrastructure.
- Ultimately, a resilient supply chain benefits everyone involved.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Year 2: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Year 3: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Year 5: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Year 10: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- Effectiveness of prioritization mechanisms within the Department of Transportation to enhance supply chain resilience.
- Potential need for policy adjustments to ensure allocated resources are used efficiently.
- Long-term economic impacts could depend on the nature and location of funded projects.