Bill Overview
Title: Intelligence Community Coordinator for Russian Atrocities Accountability Act of 2022
Description: This bill requires a senior official of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence serve as intelligence community coordinator for Russian atrocities accountability.
Sponsors: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Target Audience
Population: People affected by Russian atrocities
Estimated Size: 10000
- The bill aims to assign a senior official within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to coordinate intelligence efforts related to Russian atrocities.
- The focus is on ensuring accountability for actions labeled as 'atrocities', which typically involve large-scale human rights violations.
- Such actions have a direct impact on victims, who require identification, documentation of their suffering, and justice.
- Beyond the victims, population groups in regions where these atrocities occur are also impacted by the ensuing geopolitical and security responses.
Reasoning
- The policy focuses on intelligence and reporting on international atrocities, meaning direct impacts in the US will be concentrated on those working in or closely connected to the intelligence community.
- Many Americans may not have direct personal connections to the policy but general public awareness can have indirect wellbeing effects.
- With a budget constraint, the policy's direct impact is likely limited to governmental and small community levels rather than broader public influence.
- Individuals having personal or occupational ties to defense and intelligence might show shifts in life satisfaction from understanding the government's actions on international human rights.
Simulated Interviews
Intelligence Analyst (Washington, D.C.)
Age: 37 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy aligns with my work, providing more structured operations.
- It reassures that justice for international crimes remains a US priority.
- A potential increase in workload is expected, but it feels impactful.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Software Engineer (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It potentially increases contract business with defense clients.
- Provides a sense of pride in aligning tech work with addressing international justice.
- Little impact outside of work-related pride.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Journalist (New York, NY)
Age: 41 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Brings hope for accountability but cautious optimism as effective follow-through is key.
- Focuses public attention on instances often buried in political discourse.
- Intent on providing comprehensive press coverages.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Retired School Teacher (Chicago, IL)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy is reassuring in face of global issues, though its U.S. direct impact seems minimal.
- Curious to see how international accountability translates into real-world actions.
- Hopes for broader educational outreach on global issues to communities.
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 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Defense Contractor Executive (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy might influence our project's scope and priorities, aligning with moral imperatives.
- The necessity for robust systems to support intelligence efforts is pressing.
- Personal impact aligns closely with potential business benefits.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Graduate Student (Boston, MA)
Age: 33 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy provides excitement due to professional relevance in international law perspective.
- Sees potential for increased academic research opportunities.
- Raises questions about its implementation efficacy.
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 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Social Worker (Denver, CO)
Age: 39 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Finds the policy's moral standing positive but distanced from personal work development.
- Feels supportive actions are often more highlighted at international rather than ground national level.
- Empathy for international struggles, but domestic focus prevails.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Small Business Owner (Houston, TX)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Vows for government's engagement with global justice, still feels disconnected in daily business.
- Minor increased confidence in government practices can indirectly uplift market environment.
- Economic and political policies often influence small business climates.
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 | 6 | 5 |
Software Developer (Seattle, WA)
Age: 26 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Primary impact may be on cross-border data protocols and security measures.
- Encourages ethical application of technological developments in intelligence gathering.
- Skeptical about sizable changes in wellbeing.
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 | 6 | 6 |
Retired Government Employee (Miami, FL)
Age: 64 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Sees the policy favorably as part of a just national agenda on global affairs.
- Limited confidence that this impact extends to layperson experiences.
- Feeling of integrity while the nation aligns with broader humanitarian goals.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $2000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $2500000)
Year 2: $2000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $2500000)
Year 3: $2000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $2500000)
Year 5: $2000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $2500000)
Year 10: $2000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $2500000)
Year 100: $2000000 (Low: $1500000, High: $2500000)
Key Considerations
- The act primarily involves administrative and coordination costs, which are expected to be absorbed within existing ODNI resources.
- Potential benefits in global human rights accountability could enhance international reputation and trust in U.S. intelligence functions.