Supporting the values of the Equity or Else quality-of-life platform and acknowledging the need for the House of Representatives to use the platform as a holistic framework for drafting and implementing policy that promotes racial and economic equity for all across various social issues.
Impact
If enacted, HR988 would provide a foundational shift in how federal policies are drafted and implemented, promoting a holistic approach to address the disparities faced by marginalized communities. The resolution aims to guide legislative practices towards ensuring that the voices of directly impacted communities are center stage in discussions about socio-economic policies. Furthermore, it is intended to foster a collaborative environment where federal policymakers work alongside grassroots organizations to develop practical solutions for systemic inequities.
Summary
HR988 is a resolution supporting the values of the 'Equity or Else' quality-of-life platform, emphasizing the need for the House of Representatives to integrate racial and economic equity into its policy-making framework. The bill asserts that a significant number of social institutions, including education, healthcare, and housing, have been historically undermined by systemic racism, disproportionately affecting Black, Brown, Indigenous, and working-class communities. The bill encourages a collective effort to prioritize equity in governance and community involvement in the legislative process.
Contention
There may be points of contention surrounding HR988, particularly regarding its approach to defining and implementing equity across various social issues. Critics might argue that the bill's reliance on community input could complicate and prolong the legislative process. Some might also challenge the effectiveness of the 'Equity or Else' platform as a comprehensive solution to the deeply entrenched issues of systemic racism and access to resources. Additionally, discussions may arise on how to balance local needs with federal directives, ensuring that community-specific context is adequately addressed.
Supporting the values of the Equity or Else quality-of-life platform and acknowledging the need for the House of Representatives to use the platform as a holistic framework for drafting and implementing policy that promotes racial and economic equity for all across various social issues.
Affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, elementary, secondary, and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.
Expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.
Expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.
Recognizing the threat of air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that meaningful interventions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities of pregnancy in Latino communities.
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.