Total Score: 750/2,100 points (35.7% of maximum possible score)
The Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act aims to preserve and promote hunting heritage and education programs. It supports wildlife conservation efforts and educational initiatives, while moderately expanding government oversight and funding. The Act has a limited impact on personal freedoms and the free market but increases government spending and regulatory measures.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 60 | Introduces new regulations to support hunting education and heritage programs. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 40 | Imposes some mandates on educational institutions and conservation programs. |
| 3. Repeal or Modification of Existing Laws | 30 | Modifies existing laws to enhance hunting education and heritage preservation. |
| 4. Funding Provisions and Government Control | 70 | Allocates funding for hunting education and conservation programs. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 65 | Grants discretionary powers to agencies overseeing hunting and conservation programs. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 40 | Specifies penalties for non-compliance with new regulations. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 50 | Introduces new reporting requirements for conservation and education programs. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 20 | Includes sunset clauses for periodic review of the programs. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 55 | Delegates authority to federal agencies to ensure compliance with the Act. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 30 | Provides limited provisions for judicial review of regulatory decisions. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 25 | Grants minimal emergency powers related to hunting and conservation efforts. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 30 | Offers limited exemptions from new regulations. |
| 13. Impact Assessments | 40 | Includes assessments of the expected effects on government control and cost. |
| 14. Spending and Taxes | 70 | Increases government spending to fund education and conservation programs. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 30 | Minor impact on the market through conservation 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 hunting education and heritage. |
| 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 | Minor impact on personal freedoms related to hunting and education. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 30 | Increases spending without addressing the national debt. |