Bill Overview
Title: Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021
Description: 2021 This bill designates the Rocksprings station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as the Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station.
Sponsors: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Target Audience
Population: People acquainted or working with the Rocksprings U.S. Border Patrol Station
Estimated Size: 1000
- This bill is primarily ceremonial, as it renames a specific U.S. Border Patrol station in Texas.
- It could directly impact local residents or those who are familiar with the station by altering the formal designation of a local landmark.
- The primary individuals impacted might be U.S. Border Patrol employees and associates related to this station, who may need to update internal documents and signage.
- There is no broad or direct impact on the general global population from this action.
Reasoning
- The policy is primarily ceremonial, impacting only a small subset of the population directly associated with the renamed station in Rocksprings, Texas.
- Given the budget constraints of $10,000 per year and over ten years, financial implications on wellbeing are negligible, focusing instead on psychological impact.
- The Cantril wellbeing scale is used to measure shifts in perceived wellbeing due to psychological effects of the change.
- Given its ceremonial nature, the policy's impact is expected to be low or negligible except for those directly involved. The general population will be mostly unaffected.
Simulated Interviews
Local business owner (Rocksprings, Texas)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I heard about the renaming, it's nice to honor someone in the community.
- It doesn't really affect my business, but it's nice to have a more personal connection to the station.
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 |
Border Patrol agent (Rocksprings, Texas)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I had great respect for Donna, and it's an honor to see the station renamed.
- The name change doesn’t affect my daily tasks, but it feel like a fitting tribute.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Software engineer (Austin, Texas)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate the gesture but it doesn't really affect me in any way.
- I think it's good to honor someone's memory, but I'm pretty indifferent overall.
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 |
Retired Border Patrol officer (San Antonio, Texas)
Age: 62 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Donna was a wonderful person. Renaming the station after her feels right.
- This doesn't change my life in any significant way but provides personal comfort.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
College student (Houston, Texas)
Age: 23 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's an inspiring move, though I'm not directly affected now.
- I might feel differently once I start working in the field.
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 |
Local journalist (Rocksprings, Texas)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's an interesting event, but doesn't impact my personal or professional life much.
- I think it's a positive thing for the community to honor an individual.
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 |
Graphic designer (Dallas, Texas)
Age: 31 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hadn't heard about the name change and it doesn't influence me.
- Although, I support recognizing individuals within communities.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
School teacher (Rocksprings, Texas)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's nice for the local history to include this tribute.
- My students are curious about it, which is a good engagement opportunity.
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 |
Border Patrol applicant (El Paso, Texas)
Age: 27 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming doesn't impact my application or decision.
- It's notable but not a decisive factor for my career move.
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 |
Local historian (Rocksprings, Texas)
Age: 56 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It’s an interesting addition to local history, fitting for our town.
- Doesn't affect my life day-to-day but is intriguing academically.
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 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $10000 (Low: $5000, High: $15000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The act only involves a name change for a station without any significant fiscal implications.
- Considerations focus on the minor administrative or logistical adjustments required for implementing the name change.