Bill Overview
Title: Equity in Agency Planning Act of 2022
Description: This bill requires federal agency strategic plans, performance plans, and priority goals to address the need to improve the equitable provision of services to underserved communities and individuals. Specifically, such plans and goals must have a certain number of goals relating to improving the equitable provision of services to such communities and individuals.
Sponsors: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Target Audience
Population: People in underserved communities worldwide
Estimated Size: 100000000
- The bill targets underserved communities and individuals by promoting equity in service provision by federal agencies.
- Underserved communities can include racial and ethnic minorities, religious minorities, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ persons, and others who face barriers in accessing services.
- This could also impact low-income individuals who might be hindered due to economic disparity.
- Globally, historically marginalized communities have faced limited access to equitable services, and this bill could influence similar dynamics in other countries if adopted.
- According to global population estimates, billions of individuals could be classified as part of underserved communities.
Reasoning
- The policy focuses on increasing equitable access to federal services for underserved communities, which use historically data to determine areas lacking equitable service provision.
- The target population, 100 million in the US, includes diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups likely impacted diversely based on region and services targeted.
- Given the budget constraints ($50M in Year 1 and $483.5M over 10 years), the policy is likely to improve infrastructure supporting strategic service provision, but immediate effects might be moderate rather than drastic.
- The majority of underserved communities experience gradual improvements in service accessibility and quality, which are typically reflected in incremental Cantril wellbeing score changes over time.
- The anticipated range of impact varies among individuals based on their current wellbeing, regional service disparities, and adaptive capacity to policy interventions.
Simulated Interviews
Farmer (Rural Alabama)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope this policy will finally get us some decent clinics nearby. Right now, we have to travel miles for any real care.
- There's also a need for better information regarding government assistance programs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 4 |
Unemployed (Chicago, Illinois)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 3
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I’m skeptical but hopeful. We need more accessible social services, not just words on paper.
- A concrete improvement would mean better coordinated housing and health services.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Non-Profit Worker (New York City, New York)
Age: 52 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- How these policies are executed will be crucial. They could either be transformative or just another document.
- Service providers need better sensitivity and inclusivity training.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Retired (Navajo Nation, Arizona)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's good to see a focus on communities like ours. We need more attention in terms of services available here.
- More culturally competent veteran services would be appreciated.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
Student (Los Angeles, California)
Age: 26 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think equitability in education funding and access, especially for first-gen students, could change lives drastically if implemented well.
- I'm hopeful but know these things take time.
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 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Public School Teacher (Detroit, Michigan)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Access to better teaching resources and community development would lighten the load on schools.
- The intention is great, but execution often lacks.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
Small Business Owner (Miami, Florida)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Clarifying and easing access to federal assistance for small business initiatives could make a significant impact.
- Policies should focus on cutting red tape.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Software Engineer (San Francisco, California)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see potential here especially in tech education for underrepresented groups.
- Whatever is implemented should integrate with existing educational initiatives.
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 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Community Organizer (Houston, Texas)
Age: 36 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- If successful, this policy can be pivotal in addressing systemic inequities.
- Focus should be on continuous feedback from communities served.
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 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Construction Worker (Phoenix, Arizona)
Age: 47 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Access to job training programs and consistent employment opportunities will be crucial.
- Language services are needed for diverse workers.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 2: $45000000 (Low: $27000000, High: $63000000)
Year 3: $47000000 (Low: $28000000, High: $65000000)
Year 5: $48000000 (Low: $29000000, High: $66000000)
Year 10: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 100: $60000000 (Low: $35000000, High: $75000000)
Key Considerations
- The potential need for new administrative roles or reallocation of existing staff to focus on equity initiatives.
- The importance of monitoring outcomes to ensure the goals set by the agencies are met.
- Potential increase in efficiency and reduction of redundancies cross-agency through standardization of equity goals.