Invest in human infrastructure, not just roads and bridges

As our nation works to rebuild from the global pandemic, we must now confront the issues that have disproportionately affected workers and families during this unprecedented time. We can take this opportunity to “build back better” by investing in supports that are essential to economic recovery.

Without these investments, our recovery will fall short, leaving behind many women, low-wage families, and institutionally marginalized communities. We are stronger together, and if we continue to leave more and more people behind, our state, country, and economy will collapse.

Fortunately, we have an opportunity to rebuild our economy and increase equity if members of Congress include robust investments in essential needs in the reconciliation package.

Next week, Rep. Ed Case and Rep. Kai Kahele will return to Washington to vote on the 2022 Budget Resolution. The Budget Resolution will pave the way for Congress to provide critical support for families burdened without access to paid family and medical leave, affordable child care, or housing.