Bill Overview
Title: To express the Sense of Congress relating to the United States-India Defense Partnership.
Description: The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S.-India defense partnership is critical in advancing U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region. The bill expresses support for the United States-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies. The bill also expresses support for a temporary waiver of sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act for India because of India's current reliance on Russian-built weapons systems.
Sponsors: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals worldwide affected by the US-India defense partnership
Estimated Size: 6100000
- The US has a population of approximately 331 million people.
- India has a population of approximately 1.4 billion people.
- The US and India's defense partnership affects national security policies, defense strategy, and military personnel in both countries.
- Businesses and industries related to defense and technology in both countries may be impacted.
- Civilians in both countries could experience indirect impacts through changes in defense spending and international relations.
- There are approximately 4.5 million people of Indian origin in the United States.
Reasoning
- The target population includes U.S. residents with Indian origin, defense industry workers, and military personnel. It also considers the broader population's impact due to changes in defense and international relations.
- Budget constraints make direct financial policy support minimal, thus the direct personal impact may not be significant beyond individuals directly connected to defense and technology sectors.
- Given a small budget, it is more likely that high-level defense personnel and industry leaders are affected, while civilians experience indirect impact through media and perception changes.
- The impact on wellbeing is likely indirect, where individuals sense improvements in international relations or employment opportunities in defense and tech sectors can see minor emotional or stress-level changes.
- People with cultural or familial ties to India might feel an emotional impact based on policy repercussions on India's defense capability and international standing.
Simulated Interviews
Defense Analyst (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy is a promising step for strengthening US-India relations, which is crucial for Indo-Pacific stability.
- A waiver on sanctions can foster trust and better cooperation in technology sectors.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Software Developer (Houston, TX)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The initiative may open up more tech export opportunities, potentially benefiting companies like mine.
- I'm concerned about the current geopolitics but glad India-US relations are considered vital.
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 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Homemaker (Seattle, WA)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- While I understand it's important, this policy likely doesn't affect people like me directly.
- I'm slightly concerned about sanction waivers as it relates to larger foreign policy issues.
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 |
Government Employee (Washington, D.C.)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy is essential for maintaining a stronghold in Indo-Pacific geopolitics.
- Policies like these shape our strategic partnerships and technological collaborations.
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 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Factory Worker (Detroit, MI)
Age: 37 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 17/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Not sure how this affects me directly, but anything improving global peace sounds good.
- I haven’t heard much about this policy yet; it doesn't seem to be locally relevant.
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 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Corporate Lawyer (New York, NY)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The US-India defense partnership can open new markets for tech clients here.
- Policy waivers like these can facilitate smoother business operations, reducing legal entanglements.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Retired Military (Orlando, FL)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm pleased with stronger US-India ties; they become crucial allies in the region.
- Policies to break reliance on adversarial powers make strategic sense, likely improving global stability.
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 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
University Student (Boston, MA)
Age: 23 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy makes for a strong case study in strategic international partnerships.
- The Indo-Pacific is such a rapidly changing geopolitical region; staying aligned with India is wise.
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 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Defense Industry Worker (Chicago, IL)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Positive for long-term defense contracts with Indian counterparts.
- I see potential for more work opportunities and corporate growth in our field.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 4 |
Tech Entrepreneur (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's interesting to see how this policy might open up new business frontiers around emerging technologies.
- Waiver policies like these are stepping stones towards greater international tech collaborations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $100000 (Low: $50000, High: $500000)
Year 2: $100000 (Low: $50000, High: $500000)
Year 3: $100000 (Low: $50000, High: $500000)
Year 5: $100000 (Low: $50000, High: $500000)
Year 10: $100000 (Low: $50000, High: $500000)
Year 100: $100000 (Low: $50000, High: $500000)
Key Considerations
- The bill supports US national interests by enhancing strategic alliances in the Indo-Pacific region.
- India's waiver under CAATSA sanctions could influence defense relationships with other countries, impacting global diplomacy.
- Potential small diplomatic operational costs could arise but fall within existing defense diplomatic budgets.