Total Score: 610/2,100 points (29.0% of maximum possible score)
The 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act authorizes the creation and distribution of commemorative coins to celebrate the Marine Corps’ milestone. The Act primarily focuses on symbolic recognition and fundraising for Marine Corps programs. It involves moderate government spending and minimal regulatory impact, with a limited effect on government power and personal freedoms.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 40 | Authorizes the minting of commemorative coins, granting new responsibilities to the U.S. Mint. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 20 | Minimal mandates on businesses or individuals. |
| 3. Repeal or Modification of Existing Laws | 10 | Does not significantly modify existing laws. |
| 4. Funding Provisions and Government Control | 50 | Allocates funding for the minting and distribution of the coins. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 40 | Grants discretionary powers to the U.S. Mint for the coin program. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 20 | Specifies minimal penalties for misuse or fraud related to the coins. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 30 | Introduces some reporting requirements for the coin program. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 20 | Includes sunset clauses to limit the duration of the coin program. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 40 | Delegates authority to the U.S. Mint for overseeing the program. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 20 | Provides limited provisions for judicial review. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 10 | Grants minimal emergency powers related to the program. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 20 | Offers limited exemptions from existing regulations. |
| 13. Impact Assessments | 30 | Includes assessments of the expected effects on government control and cost. |
| 14. Spending and Taxes | 50 | Increases government spending to fund the coin program. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 20 | Minimal impact on the market through the commemorative coin sales. |
| 16. Tax Code and Reporting | 20 | Minimal impact on the tax code. |
| 17. Areas Outside Original Purpose | 10 | Stays within the original purpose of commemorating the Marine Corps’ anniversary. |
| 18. Reducing Government Power | 20 | Increases government power through the authorization of the coin program. |
| 19. Impact on Free Markets | 25 | Some impact on free markets due to the coin sales and distribution. |
| 20. Personal Freedom | 30 | Minor impact on personal freedoms related to coin ownership and distribution. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 30 | Increases spending without a |