Total Score: 860/2,100 points (41.0% of maximum possible score)
The Wounded Warrior Access Act aims to improve access to healthcare, benefits, and services for wounded veterans. It involves significant increases in government spending and regulatory measures to enhance support for these veterans. The Act expands government oversight and funding while positively impacting personal freedoms related to veterans’ benefits and care.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 70 | Grants new responsibilities to the government to provide enhanced support for wounded veterans. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 50 | Imposes requirements on healthcare providers and institutions to support veterans. |
| 3. Repeal or Modification of Existing Laws | 55 | Modifies existing laws to extend benefits and support to wounded veterans. |
| 4. Funding Provisions and Government Control | 75 | Allocates significant funding for the enhanced benefits and support programs. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 65 | Grants discretionary powers to agencies overseeing the benefits. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 60 | Specifies penalties for non-compliance with new benefit regulations. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 60 | Introduces new reporting requirements for healthcare providers and institutions. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 25 | Includes sunset clauses for periodic review of the benefits and support programs. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 65 | Delegates authority to federal agencies to ensure compliance with the Act. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 45 | Provides provisions for judicial review of benefit decisions. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 35 | Grants minimal emergency powers related to healthcare and benefits. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 35 | 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 enhanced benefits. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 35 | Minor impact on the market through healthcare incentives. |
| 16. Tax Code and Reporting | 30 | Minimal impact on the tax code. |
| 17. Areas Outside Original Purpose | 25 | Stays within the original purpose of supporting wounded veterans. |
| 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 | 50 | Enhances personal freedoms related to healthcare and benefits for affected individuals. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 30 | Increases spending without addressing the national debt. |