Faith Leaders Highlight How the American Jobs Plan Invests in U.S. Communities
May 7, 2021, 9:00 am
“When we create jobs that pay living wages, lay the foundation for healthy communities, and invest in our public resources with an eye toward equity and justice for all, we are treating our neighbors with dignity.”
— the Rev. Jennifer Butler, CEO of Faith in Public Life Action, on the American Jobs Plan
Faith leaders, through their connections with their communities and congregations, know firsthand that for the United States to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers cannot simply address its immediate effects; they must work to build a stronger economy and social fabric in order to address the structural issues that existed before the crisis. That is why Faith in Public Life Action’s network of 50,000 faith leaders, as well as other faith leaders across the country, are advocating for Congress to enact the American Jobs Plan—which the Rev. Butler calls “an opportunity to deliver big for our communities.”