Total Score: 780/2,100 points (37.1% of maximum possible score)
This bill aims to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida by amending Title 38 of the United States Code. It enhances support and healthcare benefits for affected individuals, involving increased government spending and regulatory measures. While it improves healthcare and support for these children, it moderately expands government oversight and control.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 65 | Grants new responsibilities to the government to enhance benefits for affected individuals. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 40 | Imposes requirements on healthcare providers and institutions. |
| 3. Repeal or Modification of Existing Laws | 50 | Modifies existing laws to improve benefits and support. |
| 4. Funding Provisions and Government Control | 70 | Allocates funding for the enhanced benefits and support programs. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 60 | Grants discretionary powers to agencies overseeing the benefits. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 50 | Specifies penalties for non-compliance with new benefit regulations. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 55 | Introduces new reporting requirements for healthcare providers and institutions. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 20 | Includes sunset clauses for periodic review of the benefits and support programs. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 60 | Delegates authority to federal agencies to ensure compliance with the Act. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 40 | Provides provisions for judicial review of benefit decisions. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 30 | Grants minimal emergency powers related to healthcare and benefits. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 30 | Offers limited exemptions from existing regulations. |
| 13. Impact Assessments | 45 | Includes assessments of the expected effects on government control and cost. |
| 14. Spending and Taxes | 70 | Increases government spending to fund the enhanced benefits. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 30 | Minor impact on the market through healthcare incentives. |
| 16. Tax Code and Reporting | 25 | Minimal impact on the tax code. |
| 17. Areas Outside Original Purpose | 20 | Stays within the original purpose of supporting children of Vietnam veterans. |
| 18. Reducing Government Power | 35 | Moderately increases government power through oversight and funding. |
| 19. Impact on Free Markets | 40 | Some impact on free markets due to increased oversight and funding. |
| 20. Personal Freedom | 45 | Enhances personal freedoms related to healthcare and benefits for affected individuals. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 30 | Increases spending without addressing the national debt. |