Total Score: 540/2,100 points (25.7% of maximum possible score)
This bill aims to honor Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura by designating the Veterans Affairs clinic in Gallup, New Mexico, in his name. The Act primarily focuses on symbolic recognition and has minimal regulatory impact, government spending, or changes to existing laws. It involves minor adjustments to government oversight and has a limited effect on personal freedoms and the free market.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 20 | Minimal regulatory language to change the clinic’s designation. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 10 | No significant 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 | 20 | Minor funding required for renaming and associated changes. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 25 | Grants minor discretionary powers for implementation. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 10 | No significant penalties or compliance mechanisms involved. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 10 | Minimal reporting requirements for the name change. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 10 | No sunset clauses necessary. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 20 | Delegates minimal authority to federal agencies for the name change. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 10 | Limited provisions for judicial review. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 10 | No emergency powers granted. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 10 | No significant exemptions or waivers involved. |
| 13. Impact Assessments | 15 | Includes minimal assessments of the expected effects. |
| 14. Spending and Taxes | 20 | Minor spending for renaming costs. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 10 | No significant market manipulation. |
| 16. Tax Code and Reporting | 10 | Minimal impact on the tax code. |
| 17. Areas Outside Original Purpose | 10 | Stays within the original purpose of honoring a veteran. |
| 18. Reducing Government Power | 10 | Does not significantly affect government power. |
| 19. Impact on Free Markets | 10 | No significant impact on free markets. |
| 20. Personal Freedom | 10 | No significant impact on personal freedoms. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 10 | Does not address spending or national debt. |