Bill Overview
Title: Grant Assistance and Technical Education Act
Description: This bill supports the capacity of community-based organizations to obtain federal funding for public health and related programs. In particular, the bill establishes a position within the Office of Minority Health to assist such organizations apply for and meet conditions of grants available through the Department of Health and Human Services. It also creates grants for state and local public health entities to provide technical assistance and similar assistance to community-based organizations to carry out and obtain federal funding for public health programs.
Sponsors: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Target Audience
Population: Global minority and underprivileged populations benefiting from community public health initiatives
Estimated Size: 130000000
- Community-based organizations often serve underprivileged and minority groups, particularly in public health sectors.
- By assisting community-based organizations in accessing and managing federal funding, the bill aims to strengthen public health infrastructures at local levels.
- The bill's focus includes improving outreach, effectiveness, and resource allocation of health services targeted at minority populations.
- Given the US's population diversity, minority groups constitute a significant portion of the general population impacted by public health initiatives.
- The United States has over 331 million people, with a substantial portion being part of minority groups who are often underserved by public health systems.
Reasoning
- The population target includes community-based organizations focused on minority and underprivileged communities within the US.
- Each simulated person may represent different levels of impact from this policy, ranging from high to none depending on their involvement with or reliance on public health services facilitated by community organizations.
- The budget is sizable but limited, focusing impacts more on locations with robust community health networks.
- Considering diversity, the selected profiles should include a range of demographic and geographic variations including people who are not directly impacted.
Simulated Interviews
Community Health Worker (Chicago, IL)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy sounds promising as it could help my organization secure better funding and resources.
- Having assistance in applying for federal funds would alleviate a lot of pressure.
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 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Public Health Officer (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The technical assistance aspect of the policy is crucial for effectively utilizing grants.
- This policy could potentially streamline our efforts in reaching underserved communities.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
Software Developer (Raleigh, NC)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see indirect benefits of the policy as it might contribute to social stability by improving public health systems, but it doesn't directly affect my life.
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 | 7 | 7 |
Non-Profit Director (Houston, TX)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy aligns with our mission as it could enhance our funding capabilities significantly.
- Allocating resources for technical training is crucial for smaller organizations like ours.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 3 |
Retired (Omaha, NE)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm glad to see an emphasis on minority health, though this doesn't directly change my current situation.
- Will likely benefit my community and children more than myself.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Physician's Assistant (New York City, NY)
Age: 39 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A boost in funding and resources would directly benefit my patients, allowing us to operate more efficiently.
- Training grants can enhance the skills of our staff and volunteers.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Graduate Student (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 25 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy is encouraging for someone entering the public health field, as it indicates a prioritization of minority health needs.
- It boosts prospects for internships and hands-on training opportunities.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
College Student (Miami, FL)
Age: 22 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Unless it affects tuition or taxes, this policy doesn't really impact me.
- It's good if it helps others or makes healthcare more efficient.
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 | 7 | 7 |
Teacher (Seattle, WA)
Age: 41 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy could indirectly benefit my students by ensuring better community health resources for them.
- Does not directly impact my job but improves community context.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Nurse (New Orleans, LA)
Age: 48 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The grants facilitated by this bill could provide crucial funding for our hospital, helping us expand services.
- Support for technical training is key for improving the quality of care.
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 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $45000000 (Low: $40000000, High: $50000000)
Year 2: $46000000 (Low: $41000000, High: $51000000)
Year 3: $47000000 (Low: $42000000, High: $52000000)
Year 5: $50000000 (Low: $45000000, High: $55000000)
Year 10: $60000000 (Low: $55000000, High: $65000000)
Year 100: $120000000 (Low: $110000000, High: $130000000)
Key Considerations
- The sustainability and continuation of grant funding over the long term.
- Ensuring accountability and effective use of funds by recipient organizations.
- Potential administrative challenges in managing a nationwide technical assistance program.
- Consideration of how changes in public health policy or funding at a federal level could impact the program's success.