Bill Overview
Title: A bill to prohibit Amnesty International and its employees from receiving financial assistance from the United States Government.
Description: This bill makes Amnesty International and its employees ineligible to receive financial assistance from the U.S. government.
Sponsors: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Target Audience
Population: Employees of Amnesty International
Estimated Size: 500
- Amnesty International is a global non-governmental organization with offices in many countries.
- The bill directly affects only employees of Amnesty International, specifically regarding financial assistance from the U.S. government.
- The impact is primarily financial, impacting both the organization's funding and employees' benefits if they rely on U.S. government assistance.
- Amnesty International operates in over 150 countries, suggesting a large global workforce.
Reasoning
- The target population for this policy is relatively small, estimated to be around 500 people in the U.S. who are employees of Amnesty International. Thus, the policy has a very specific direct impact, primarily financial in nature.
- The overall impact of this policy is likely to be minimal on the larger U.S. population, as it affects a small number of individuals specifically linked to Amnesty International.
- We need to create a mix of interviews from those directly affected (Amnesty International employees) and those not affected to see the larger perception and impact, if any.
Simulated Interviews
Program Coordinator (New York, NY)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Losing potential financial assistance makes me second guess the stability of my job.
- It's disappointing that NGOs are being targeted by these policies.
- I might need to reconsider my future with Amnesty if the financial strain becomes too high.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 9 |
Human Resources Manager (Washington, D.C.)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy adds complexity to managing benefits for our employees.
- It reflects a targeted approach which is unsettling for the organization.
- Our work involves supporting human rights, and policies like these make it harder for us to support our team effectively.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 9 |
Software Engineer (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 34 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm less affected as my salary is competitive and I wasn't relying on U.S. government assistance.
- The organization's focus might shift due to financial strains, which could affect projects I'm involved in.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 10 |
Marketing Specialist (Chicago, IL)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Although I'm only a contractor, any reduction in projects could affect my ongoing work.
- I'm concerned about the broader implications on operations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 9 |
Director of Operations (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 61 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy complicates our administrative workload and fiscal stability.
- I'll need to revisit our financial planning as I near retirement.
- It's an unexpected shift not aligned with supporting NGOs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
Legal Advisor (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 52 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As a former employee, I'm more concerned about the organization's operational capacities now than for personal reasons.
- Such policies create financial uncertainties for human rights-focused NGOs.
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 | 10 | 10 |
Data Analyst (Houston, TX)
Age: 25 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm saddened by policies that seem to limit the effectiveness of organizations I support.
- As a donor, I may need to increase my monthly contributions to help offset this impact.
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 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Journalist (Boston, MA)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's concerning to see policies potentially curbing financial aid for NGOs during turbulent times.
- This may affect the information and resources available to us as journalists working in the human rights space.
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 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Corporate Lawyer (Seattle, WA)
Age: 47 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 10
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't see how this policy affects my life personally.
- However, from a legal perspective, it raises interesting discourse around government funding and NGO operations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Year 2 | 10 | 10 |
| Year 3 | 10 | 10 |
| Year 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Year 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Year 20 | 10 | 10 |
Community Volunteer (Rural town in Alabama)
Age: 22 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policies like these concern me about the future of nonprofit work globally.
- This could discourage young people from pursuing careers in NGOs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $1000000)
Key Considerations
- Exact savings depend on identifying current financial assistance, if any, provided to Amnesty International by the U.S. government.
- Potential administrative costs to enforce the prohibition may occur but are minimal and temporary.
- Indirect economic impacts likely negligible due to the policy's limited scope.
- While saving from government funding speculation exists, confirmation requires auditing current financial interactions.