Bill Overview
Title: Military Service Academy Foundation Act of 2022
Description: This bill provides that the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy may authorize a charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit organization that operates exclusively to support the service academy to use the facilities or equipment of the academy on an unreimbursed basis, with specified limitations.
Sponsors: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Target Audience
Population: People affiliated with the US Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies
Estimated Size: 15000
- The bill allows certain nonprofit organizations to use facilities or equipment of U.S. service academies.
- This impacts current service academies which are the Military, Naval, and Air Force academies of the United States.
- Each academy accommodates several thousand cadets and staff members.
- The nonprofit organizations must support the academies' missions to qualify for use.
- Participants in these nonprofits, including employees and volunteers, may indirectly benefit from the resources at these academies.
Reasoning
- The policy primarily affects personnel affiliated with the U.S. Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies.
- The budget allocation is restricted, which means the impact will focus on select nonprofit organizations connected to these academies.
- The target population includes faculty, staff, and cadets at these academies as well as individuals involved in aligned nonprofits.
- The impact on Cantril wellbeing scores is likely more pronounced for those directly involved with these nonprofits.
- Some individuals within the academies will see no change if not directly interacting with the nonprofits benefiting from this policy.
Simulated Interviews
Academy Instructor (West Point, NY)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see potential benefits for educational outreach programs.
- Access to facilities can enhance simulation training for students.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 7 |
Nonprofit Coordinator (Colorado Springs, CO)
Age: 42 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is great as it aligns with our nonprofit's mission to support cadet education with enhanced resources.
- We can expand our outreach with access to better infrastructure.
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 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 6 |
Naval Academy Cadet (Annapolis, MD)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This could make participating in student-led projects even more impactful with nonprofit support.
- I'm curious if it will expand opportunities for cadet initiatives.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Facilities Manager at Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, CO)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The day-to-day operations might get busier, but it aligns well with our support mission.
- Need to strategize on how to best use additional non-reimbursed access.
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 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Military Academy Faculty (West Point, NY)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy might foster collaboration with nonprofits on educational programs.
- It should enhance the overall cadet experience with additional resources.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Volunteer for Naval Academy Support Group (Annapolis, MD)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Enhanced access to academy facilities would significantly aid our volunteer work.
- Could improve the quality of programs we offer cadets.
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 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
Air Force Academy Alumni (Colorado Springs, CO)
Age: 24 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Nonprofits using academy resources could help sustain long-term alumni engagement.
- Benefits might reach newly graduated cadets as well.
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 | 8 | 7 |
Administrative Staff at Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Could optimize resource allocation for nonprofit initiatives.
- Concerns about coordination effort with external groups.
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 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Cadet at Military Academy (West Point, NY)
Age: 27 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Nonprofit support can boost our engineering projects through material and logistics assistance.
- Curious about the exact nonprofits that would participate.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Air Force Academy Volunteer Coordinator (Colorado Springs, CO)
Age: 33 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- More accessible facilities mean more effective volunteer initiatives.
- I look forward to improved collaboration measures this allows.
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 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $1200000 (Low: $900000, High: $1500000)
Year 2: $1200000 (Low: $900000, High: $1500000)
Year 3: $1200000 (Low: $900000, High: $1500000)
Year 5: $1200000 (Low: $900000, High: $1500000)
Year 10: $1200000 (Low: $900000, High: $1500000)
Year 100: $1200000 (Low: $900000, High: $1500000)
Key Considerations
- The program does not have an inherent mechanism for generating income for academies besides fulfilling a civic and supportive role for qualified nonprofits.
- Cost estimates derive primarily from potential increased maintenance and operational overheads but assume the base infrastructure costs are already absorbed.