# What the THRIVE Resolution Actually Proposes

This is a resolution—essentially a statement of values rather than a law that would immediately take effect—that calls on the federal government to create a major economic program addressing unemployment, climate change, racial inequality, and the pandemic. Think of it as Congress saying "we believe the government should do this" rather than actually doing it yet. The resolution doesn't allocate specific money or create binding requirements; instead, it outlines a vision that supporters hope will guide future legislation and policy decisions.

The core idea is to create millions of jobs through large-scale public investments in infrastructure, clean energy, healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing. These jobs would come with strong labor protections—good wages, benefits, union rights, and safe working conditions. The resolution emphasizes that at least 40 percent of these investments should go to communities that have historically faced discrimination and environmental harm, including communities of color, low-income areas, and places dealing with pollution. It also prioritizes hiring local workers and ensuring that women, immigrants, formerly incarcerated people, and other marginalized groups get real opportunities to access these jobs.

The resolution calls for strengthening workers' ability to organize and bargain collectively, supporting family farmers, transitioning away from fossil fuels toward clean energy by 2035, and cleaning up pollution in overburdened communities. It also emphasizes respecting Native American sovereignty and treaty rights. For workers in industries affected by economic changes—like coal or oil—the resolution proposes providing stable wages, benefits, early retirement options, and job retraining rather than leaving them behind. Essentially, this resolution represents a progressive vision of using government investment to simultaneously address economic inequality, create good jobs, protect the environment, and remedy historical injustices.

Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE").

Dingell, Debbie

 <p>This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government has a duty to develop a holistic agenda to respond to racial injustice, unemployment, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, and climate change.</p> <p>The resolution further outlines the goals of this agenda to build a society with greater racial, economic, and gender justice; dignified work; healthy communities; and a stable climate. Additionally, the resolution identifies efforts to support these goals.</p>