Total Score: 1,020/2,100 points (48.6% of maximum possible score)
The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act provides temporary funding for federal government operations, extending appropriations until more permanent legislation can be enacted. It aims to prevent government shutdowns and maintain funding for essential services, but it also significantly increases government spending and extends existing regulatory frameworks.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 60 | Extends existing regulatory frameworks to maintain government operations. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 45 | Imposes continued mandates on businesses and individuals through extended regulations. |
| 3. Repeal or Modification of Existing Laws | 30 | Temporarily extends laws without significant modification. |
| 4. Funding Provisions and Government Control | 80 | Allocates significant temporary funding to maintain government operations. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 70 | Grants agencies discretionary powers to manage extended appropriations. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 50 | Specifies penalties for non-compliance with extended appropriations. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 55 | Continues existing reporting requirements for government agencies. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 40 | Includes sunset clauses to limit the duration of temporary appropriations. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 60 | Delegates authority to federal agencies to manage the appropriations. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 40 | Provides limited provisions for judicial review of appropriations. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 50 | Grants emergency powers to manage unforeseen circumstances during the appropriations period. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 40 | Offers limited exemptions from existing regulations during the appropriations period. |
| 13. Impact Assessments | 50 | Includes assessments of the expected effects on government control and cost. |
| 14. Spending and Taxes | 80 | Significantly increases spending to maintain government operations. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 35 | Moderate impact on the market due to extended appropriations. |
| 16. Tax Code and Reporting | 40 | Some impact on the tax code and financial reporting requirements. |
| 17. Areas Outside Original Purpose | 30 | Primarily stays within the original purpose of maintaining government funding. |
| 18. Reducing Government Power | 40 | Temporarily increases government power through extended appropriations. |
| 19. Impact on Free Markets | 45 | Moderate impact on free markets due to continued regulatory frameworks. |
| 20. Personal Freedom | 50 | Some impact on personal freedoms related to extended government operations. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 30 | Increases spending without addressing the national deb |