S. 1525 117th Congress Senate

THRIVE Act

Official title: A bill to establish a Federal agenda to transform, heal, and renew the United States by investing in a vibrant economy, to provide funds to certain Federal inv… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to establish a Federal agenda to transform, heal, and renew the United States by investing in a vibrant economy, to provide funds to certain Federal investment programs that meet related labor, equity, and environmental standards, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 29, 2021 Introduced by: Edward J. Markey Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

Economics and Public Finance Advisory bodiesAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir quality

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Alaska Natives and HawaiiansAlternative and renewable resourcesBudget processBuilding constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild care and developmentClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEcologyEconomic performance and conditionsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHome and outpatient careHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIndian social and development programsIndustrial policy and productivityInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor-management relationsLand use and conservationLow- and moderate-income housingManufacturingMinority healthPedestrians and bicyclingPublic housingPublic transitPublic utilities and utility ratesRacial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingUnemploymentWages and earningsWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWorker safety and health

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Apr 29, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Apr 29, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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Latest action April 29, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy Act or the THRIVE Act

This bill establishes a program to address the economy, racial justice, and climate change.

The President must establish a board to advise the President and the heads of federal departments and agencies regarding the implementation of this bill. The President, in consultation with the board, must establish a 10-year plan to create a society that enables and supports

greater racial, Indigenous, gender, environmental, and economic justice;
work opportunities;
healthy communities;
a stable climate; and
healthy ecosystems.

In addition, the President, in consultation with the board, must implement a program that provides support to public or private entities that carry out qualified programs. The programs must meet certain labor, equity, and environmental conditions and support

infrastructure, including to expand access to pollution-free, renewable, and affordable energy;
care workers and social infrastructure (e.g., health care infrastructure);
expanded access to housing;
efforts to protect and restore biodiversity or natural habitats and efforts to remediate pollution in communities harmed by environmental, economic, or socioeconomic injustice;
agriculture, including agricultural workers; or
the development and transformation of the U.S. industrial base, including by expanding manufacturing of clean technologies.