Total Score: 820/2,100 points (39.0% of maximum possible score)
The Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of the organ procurement and transplantation system in the United States. It introduces new regulatory measures and increases government oversight to ensure compliance with the act. The Act expands government power and spending, impacting the healthcare sector and personal freedoms to a moderate extent.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 70 | Grants new powers to regulate and oversee the organ procurement and transplantation network. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 55 | Imposes significant mandates on organizations involved in organ procurement and transplantation. |
| 3. Repeal or Modification of Existing Laws | 40 | Modifies existing laws to align with the new regulatory framework. |
| 4. Funding Provisions and Government Control | 75 | Allocates funding for implementing and overseeing the new system. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 70 | Grants discretionary powers to agencies involved in regulating the organ network. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 65 | Specifies penalties for non-compliance with the new regulations. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 70 | Introduces new reporting requirements for organizations and agencies. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 30 | Includes sunset clauses for periodic review of the regulatory measures. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 70 | Delegates authority to federal agencies to ensure compliance with the act. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 50 | Provides provisions for judicial review of regulatory decisions. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 40 | Grants emergency powers for rapid response to issues in the organ network. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 40 | Offers limited exemptions from the new regulations. |
| 13. Impact Assessments | 55 | Includes assessments of the expected effects on government control and cost. |
| 14. Spending and Taxes | 70 | Increases spending to fund the implementation of the new system. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 45 | Moderate impact on the healthcare market through new regulations. |
| 16. Tax Code and Reporting | 35 | Some impact on the tax code and financial reporting. |
| 17. Areas Outside Original Purpose | 30 | Primarily stays within the original purpose of improving the organ procurement and transplantation system. |
| 18. Reducing Government Power | 40 | Increases government power through new regulatory responsibilities. |
| 19. Impact on Free Markets | 50 | Moderate impact on free markets due to new healthcare regulations. |
| 20. Personal Freedom | 45 | Some impact on personal freedoms related to healthcare compliance. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 30 | Increases spending without addressing the national debt. |