THRIVE Plan: Investing in Economy, Jobs, and Social Justice
This resolution calls for the federal government to implement a comprehensive plan aimed at creating millions of well-paying jobs, improving living conditions, protecting the environment, and reducing inequalities. It focuses on investments in infrastructure, clean energy, healthcare, and support for communities affected by injustice and climate change. The goal is to ensure a better future for all citizens, with an emphasis on racial, economic, and gender justice.
Key points
Creating millions of new, well-paying jobs, especially in clean energy, infrastructure, and care sectors.
Investing in modernizing homes, schools, and buildings to reduce pollution and energy costs.
Directing at least 40% of investments to communities of color, low-income, and pollution-affected areas.
Improving working conditions, including higher wages, benefits, and the right to unionize.
Taking action against climate change, including transitioning to carbon pollution-free electricity by 2035.
Supporting family farmers and rural communities, including investments in local food systems.
Strengthening nation-to-nation relationships with Native Nations and protecting their rights and resources.
Ensuring a just transition for workers and communities affected by economic shifts, offering financial support and job placement assistance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_104
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Process start date: 2021-02-05