Bill Overview
Title: Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act
Description: This bill addresses issues of public integrity, ethics, conflicts of interest, lobbying, rulemaking, and judicial ethics. For example, the bill limits federal hiring of former registered lobbyists and establishes divestment requirements for senior government officials.
Sponsors: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Target Audience
Population: People affected by changes in public integrity and governance standards
Estimated Size: 332278200
- The bill aims to address public integrity and ethics, which potentially affects all citizens by improving trust and governance.
- By establishing rules around lobbying and conflicts of interest, it could directly impact lobbyists, government officials, and businesses involved in lobbying activities.
- The bill's focus on governmental processes could lead to changes in how government operates, affecting public service delivery, which impacts all citizens.
- Ethical rule enforcement on judicial and rulemaking activities indirectly affects anyone who might rely on an unbiased and effective government system.
Reasoning
- The policy impacts a wide range of individuals in the U.S. due to its broad focus on improving public integrity.
- Federal lobbyists and government officials are expected to be directly affected due to new restrictions, impacting their work environment and ethics compliance requirements.
- Indirect benefits to the general population could include enhanced trust in government and reduced corruption, leading to potential improvements in overall societal wellbeing.
- I included people from different demographics to represent the diversity in perspectives and potential benefits or costs across the population.
Simulated Interviews
Federal Government Official (Washington D.C.)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see the policy as a necessary step to ensure trust in our institutions.
- It might pose additional challenges in terms of compliance, but it's worth improving ethics.
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 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
Lobbyist (New York, NY)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This bill makes my job more difficult, possibly affecting my career negatively.
- I understand the intent, but there needs to be a balance that doesn’t cripple industries reliant on government interaction.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
Tech Entrepreneur (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Stricter rules on lobbying mean fairer chances for small businesses like mine.
- This policy could level the playing field against big corporation influences.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 7 |
Small Business Owner (Austin, TX)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm not directly affected, but I hope it makes politicians more accountable.
- Enhanced public trust could indirectly boost my business if local government integrity improves.
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 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Retired (Chicago, IL)
Age: 67 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Improving public ethics is crucial for the future generation.
- While it won't change much for me personally, it makes me hopeful for widespread systemic integrity.
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 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Law Student (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 26 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy aligns with my aspirations for a career in transparent governance.
- Could serve as a case study for future policy development and ethical legislation.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Federal Judge (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 1/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Judicial ethics are a cornerstone of democracy. This policy reinforces necessary changes.
- It introduces further responsibility, which might be demanding, but ultimately positive for the judiciary.
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 |
Corporate Executive (Miami, FL)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy could require shifts in strategic practices, possibly reducing our influence.
- I hope for clear guidance that considers the business community’s needs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Social Worker (Seattle, WA)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Anything that curtails corruption can have profound long-term effects on societal wellbeing.
- I see potential for positive trickle-down effects on the community level.
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 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
University Professor (Boston, MA)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy could serve as a pivotal movement towards cleaner politics.
- Will be a reference point in civics education, emphasizing the importance of maintaining ethical standards.
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 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $500000000 (Low: $400000000, High: $600000000)
Year 2: $450000000 (Low: $350000000, High: $550000000)
Year 3: $450000000 (Low: $350000000, High: $550000000)
Year 5: $400000000 (Low: $300000000, High: $500000000)
Year 10: $300000000 (Low: $200000000, High: $400000000)
Year 100: $150000000 (Low: $100000000, High: $200000000)
Key Considerations
- The cost-effectiveness of enforcement measures will significantly determine the net fiscal impact of the act.
- Public perception and trust in increased regulatory measures will influence the broader acceptance and success of the policy.
- Alignment between federal and state-level ethics and lobbying reforms could compound the policy's effectiveness.
- Potential legal challenges could create unforeseen expenses.