Bill Overview
Title: Commission on the American Workforce Act
Description: This bill establishes the American Workforce Commission to examine changes to the workforce during the preceding 10 years.
Sponsors: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Target Audience
Population: People participating in the global workforce
Estimated Size: 167000000
- This bill establishes a commission to examine changes in the workforce.
- The commission will likely study trends, employment patterns, and workforce demographics.
- All members of the American workforce are the subject of the commission's study.
Reasoning
- The policy primarily involves establishing a commission to study workforce changes, which may have more indirect than direct impacts on individuals initially.
- The budget constraints indicate that the commission is not likely to have substantial funds for direct interventions, which suggests it won't have dramatic effects on individuals' day-to-day lives immediately.
- Most people might not experience direct changes in their wellbeing scores in the short term but could be affected by long-term policy changes informed by the commission's findings.
- Populations potentially affected include career switchers, gig economy workers, the unemployed, and those in declining industries.
Simulated Interviews
Software Engineer (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 32 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't expect immediate changes to my lifestyle or salary due to this commission.
- It's good to have more data on how the workforce is shifting, especially with remote work trends.
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 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Factory Worker (Detroit, MI)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm worried about automation and my job security.
- Maybe the findings from this commission could influence policies that protect jobs like mine.
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 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 3 |
Freelancer (Austin, TX)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope the commission's study will highlight the struggles of gig workers.
- The gig economy can be unpredictable and lacks benefits.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 7 |
Small Business Owner (Rural Iowa)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope this study sheds light on rural workforce issues and encourages support.
- Our community struggles to find young workers who want to stay.
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 | 9 | 7 |
Retired (New York, NY)
Age: 62 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think understanding workforce changes is important for shaping future policies.
- This commission's work might not affect me directly but could benefit my children and grandchildren.
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 |
College Educated Unemployed (Miami, FL)
Age: 24 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope this commission pays attention to how hard it is for new grads.
- The job market is tough, especially with student debt weighing me down.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Data Scientist (Seattle, WA)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm interested to see how this commission's study influences tech and data-related fields.
- It's a fast-changing landscape, and having comprehensive data will be useful.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 10 | 9 |
Public School Teacher (Chicago, IL)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm curious if the commission will look at educational sectors too, since they supply the future workforce.
- Changes in policy due to this study could benefit education systems.
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 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Healthcare Worker (Boston, MA)
Age: 27 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope this commission highlights healthcare staffing shortages.
- Policies informed by comprehensive data might improve conditions in healthcare.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
Barista (Portland, OR)
Age: 21 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 3
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I feel disconnected from big economic discussions, but maybe this commission's findings could help bring attention to low-wage workers.
- Living costs are high, and jobs like mine don't pay enough.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $30000000 (Low: $25000000, High: $35000000)
Year 2: $30000000 (Low: $25000000, High: $35000000)
Year 3: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $20000000)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The commission's findings could influence future policy decisions affecting the workforce.
- The composition and operation details of the commission (compensation, facilities, administrative support) could widen cost estimates.
- There might be an indirect impact on employment through workforce policy recommendations derived from commission findings.