Bill Overview
Title: A bill for the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino.
Description: Provides for the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino.
Sponsors: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Target Audience
Population: People directly relieved by this bill (Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino)
Estimated Size: 2
- The bill mentions two specific individuals: Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino.
- The bill is specific to providing relief, likely financial or legal, to these individuals.
- No groups, broad constituencies, or categories of people are mentioned in the bill.
- Legislation specific to individuals typically does not broadly impact larger populations.
Reasoning
- The primary beneficiaries of this policy are Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino, and thus they will experience direct impact from the policy.
- Most of the US population will not be affected by this bill as it is tailor-made for relief for these two individuals.
- Since the budget is limited and intended for only two individuals, the broader economic or social effects on others in the community are negligible.
- Simulated interviews will include Janssen and Passantino, along with a selection of other individuals with varying perspectives on personal relief legislation but who remain unaffected.
Simulated Interviews
Unemployed (New York, NY)
Age: 46 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 3
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 1/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy is much-needed. Without this relief, I don't know how I would manage legally and financially.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 2 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 2 |
Legal Consultant (Washington, D.C.)
Age: 51 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 1/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This bill represents an acknowledgment of my unique situation. It's a crucial step in rebuilding my career.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 3 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 2 |
Teacher (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think relief for individuals with exceptional needs is justified, but I am not affected by this bill.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Software Engineer (Salt Lake City, UT)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't think this bill affects me in any way; I'm more concerned about tech industry regulations.
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 (Houston, TX)
Age: 58 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Legislation should benefit more people. I don't see the point of this bill for most of us.
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 |
Small Business Owner (Chicago, IL)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Aid where it's needed is good, but this bill doesn't change anything for my business.
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 |
Lawyer (Miami, FL)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I deal with clients like this often; while it's good for them, systemic change is more impactful overall.
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 |
Graduate Student (Seattle, WA)
Age: 27 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Legal relief bills aren't on my radar since I'm more focused on education-related financial help.
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 |
Retired Military (Boston, MA)
Age: 65 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I always hope for more comprehensive veteran aid, which isn't touched by this bill.
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 |
Graphic Designer (Austin, TX)
Age: 30 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- These tailored bills are okay, but we need broader approaches to problems like income inequality.
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: $500000 (Low: $300000, High: $1000000)
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
- Direct cost implications are limited to the amount of relief provided to the two individuals.
- There might be administrative costs if additional government resources are required to disburse the relief.
- Potential political implications regarding setting precedents for individual relief bills.