Bill Overview
Title: To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on congressional increases to the budget of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.
Description: This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to submit, at the same time the President submits the budget to Congress, a report containing specified elements on the programs and activities of DOD that received funding through the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2023 or the Defense Appropriations Act, FY2023, in an amount that exceeded the amount requested for the activity or program in the budget submitted by the President for FY2023.
Sponsors: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Target Audience
Population: People working for or with the Department of Defense
Estimated Size: 2020000
- The Department of Defense (DOD) will need to allocate resources to create and submit a comprehensive report which could affect planning within the department.
- Any congressional members involved in defense budgeting may alter future allocation strategies based on findings from the report.
- Military contractors and other entities that receive funding through the DOD may be impacted if future allocation strategies are affected by data in the report.
- Individuals working within the DOD's budgeting and financial departments may experience increased workloads to fulfill the report requirements.
Reasoning
- Most individuals within the target population are likely to experience minimal personal change in long-term wellbeing due to this policy since it largely concerns organizational processes and resource allocation.
- The primary impacts will be felt by those directly involved in the budget reporting and reallocation processes. Although this might affect their workload temporarily, significant lasting impact on their overall wellbeing is unlikely.
- Military contractors could see changes in the flow of contracts if future budget decisions are influenced by the report. Changes in contract flow could affect their wellbeing more significantly in the long term.
- The policy's budget is relatively small compared to the overall DOD budget, implying the direct impact on any individual's wellbeing is limited.
- Members of Congress involved in defense budgeting might experience a shift in their strategic activities, but this is expected to be part of their ongoing role and may not change their personal wellbeing significantly.
Simulated Interviews
Budget Analyst (Virginia, USA)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I suspect this will increase our workload temporarily, but we're used to budget reviews and adjustments.
- It might not change much since similar reports are part of the processes we already handle.
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 |
Defense Contractor (California, USA)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I worry that the findings of the report might lead to a reduction in contract availability.
- Our contracts are crucial for our job stability.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Congressional Staffer (Washington D.C., USA)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It will provide detailed insights which can improve our budget allocation approaches.
- The report is a crucial strategic tool, though not necessarily personally impactful.
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 | 8 | 8 |
Administrative Assistant (New Mexico, USA)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm new, so this additional report might be challenging to manage at first.
- Extra tasks might be overwhelming initially but are part of learning.
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 |
Retired Military Officer (Texas, USA)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Such reports are necessary for transparency but won't affect me personally.
- I follow these changes but they don't change my day-to-day life.
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 | 6 |
Data Analyst (Florida, USA)
Age: 27 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Data from this report might change future strategies which could affect our projects.
- Until then, it's business as usual.
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 |
Civilian DOD Employee (Ohio, USA)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Each policy comes with adjustments, but the impact is more about logistics, not personal wellbeing.
- We're generally well-prepared for such policies.
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 | 6 |
Junior Officer, National Guard (South Carolina, USA)
Age: 22 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- While this policy report has no immediate effects, understanding it may shape my career's future direction.
- It's part of a broader strategy we need to recognize.
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 |
Military Spouse (Hawaii, USA)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I focus on my family's adjustment regardless of reports or policies.
- It's more about readiness than personal impact.
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 | 8 | 8 |
Software Engineer (Alabama, USA)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Frequent changes in military policy often require us to adapt and innovate.
- I see it more as an opportunity than a stressor.
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 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $2500000 (Low: $2000000, High: $3500000)
Year 2: $2500000 (Low: $2000000, High: $3500000)
Year 3: $2500000 (Low: $2000000, High: $3500000)
Year 5: $2500000 (Low: $2000000, High: $3500000)
Year 10: $2500000 (Low: $2000000, High: $3500000)
Year 100: $2500000 (Low: $2000000, High: $3500000)
Key Considerations
- The report's findings could influence future budget allocations, potentially leading to long-term shifts in DOD funding priorities.
- Transparency and accountability in defense budgeting could improve with systematic reporting.
- Execution of the report relies primarily on existing DOD organizational structures.
- Unpredictable variables such as changes in defense priorities or unforeseen global events could influence the relevance and impact of the report findings.