Total Score: 770/2,100 points (36.7% of maximum possible score)
The Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act focuses on authorizing the construction and renovation of major medical facilities for veterans. It increases government spending and moderately expands government power by granting new responsibilities and funding provisions. While it aims to improve healthcare for veterans, it also impacts government control and spending.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 60 | Grants new responsibilities to the government for the construction and renovation of medical facilities. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 30 | Imposes requirements on contractors and businesses involved in the construction projects. |
| 3. Repeal or Modification of Existing Laws | 20 | Modifies existing laws to facilitate the construction and renovation projects. |
| 4. Funding Provisions and Government Control | 75 | Allocates significant funding for the construction and renovation of medical facilities. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 65 | Grants discretionary powers to the VA for overseeing the projects. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 40 | Specifies penalties for non-compliance with construction standards. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 50 | Introduces new reporting requirements for project progress and spending. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 20 | Includes sunset clauses for periodic review of the construction projects. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 60 | Delegates authority to the VA for ensuring compliance with construction standards. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 30 | Provides limited provisions for judicial review of the construction projects. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 25 | Grants some emergency powers for rapid response to construction issues. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 30 | Offers limited exemptions from existing regulations. |
| 13. Impact Assessments | 50 | Includes assessments of the expected effects on government control and cost. |
| 14. Spending and Taxes | 75 | Increases government spending to fund the construction projects. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 25 | Minor impact on the market through construction 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 improving veterans’ medical facilities. |
| 18. Reducing Government Power | 30 | Increases government power through new responsibilities and oversight. |
| 19. Impact on Free Markets | 35 | Some impact on free markets due to increased oversight and funding. |
| 20. Personal Freedom | 40 | Minor impact on personal freedoms related to healthcare access and construction requirements. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 30 | Increases spending without |