10 Priorities for Advancing Economic and Racial Equity Through Federal Investments

Overview

Achieving equity through federal resources requires intentional planning and a sharp focus on delivering measurable benefits to those most impacted. The lessons from past recovery efforts are clear: absent an intentional approach, current economic and racial inequities will become further entrenched. To meet the urgency and potential of this moment, policymakers must ensure recovery resources are used to support the hardest-hit workers, businesses, and communities and commit to building an equitable economy. These 10 priorities provide guidance and support to policymakers at all levels of government committed to advancing an equitable recovery.