Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee

This is an archive of the official account of the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth.

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

With the 117th Congress coming to a close, the work of the @FairGrowthCmte is complete.

While this account will no longer be active or monitored, its contents will remain here as an archive.

You can find a thread of links to our work, our report, and our film below ⬇️

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[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

#EconomicDisparity is not a Democratic or Republican problem, it is an American problem.

We urge the 118th Congress to work on a bipartisan basis to enact our recommendations in an effort to close the prosperity gap and build an economy that works for everyone. ⚖️🏛

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[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

With the 117th Congress coming to a close, the work of the @FairGrowthCmte is complete.

While this account will no longer be active or monitored, its contents will remain here as an archive.

You can find a thread of links to our work, our report, and our film below ⬇️

(🧵1/7)

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

We’d like to thank @SpeakerPelosi, Select Committee Chairman Jim Himes, Ranking Member Bryan Steil, the members of the @FairGrowthCmte, and the hundreds of experts, officials, storytellers, and staff who made all of this work possible.

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[Nancy Pelosi @SpeakerPelosi]

The @FairGrowthCmte dutifully studied America’s crisis of inequality in their final report and unique film @GritandGrace. By visiting communities across the country, it has helped chart a path toward a fairer, more prosperous economy for all. https://t.co/0ana6KIK7k

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

As #automation and the #ClimateCrisis reshape the American economy, it’s essential we invest in #WorkerTraining programs for the jobs of tomorrow.

We discussed how to do just that at our roundtable on developing diverse pathways to #GoodJobs with #FairPay. Watch the recap 🛠👷

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

The @FairGrowthCmte applauds the recent passage of the omnibus spending bill that will provide crucial investments in #AmericanWorkers and the #MiddleClass.

Check out our final report for our full list of recommendations to level the playing field ⚖️ ⬇️

https://t.co/tI6afHMMmn

[House Democrats @HouseDemocrats]

House Dems wish everyone who celebrates a joyous Christmas 🌲!

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

Like all the families featured in @GritandGrace, Joseph Graham Jr’s story is one of resilience, determination and limitless ambition.

Learn about his journey by watching our first-of-its-kind documentary and by reading this great @unccharlotte profile. ⤵️ https://t.co/MNMvgGf4zH

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

“The fact that we as a nation are almost dead last in investing in our youngest children amongst industrialized countries should sound alarms,” shared Chair Himes on the need to invest more in #ChildCare & #EarlyEducation.

Check out the recommendations in our report for more ⬇️

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

In 2021, @SpeakerPelosi established @FairGrowthCmte to examine and propose practical solutions to our nation’s growing prosperity gap.

Read about our findings and proposals in our new report, "Bridging the Divide: Building an Economy that Works for All.”

https://t.co/tI6afHMewP

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

In order to remain competitive, businesses need to offer #FairPay and benefits to provide #EconomicSecurity to their workers.

@FairGrowthCmte recently met with #PrivateSector leaders for a roundtable discussion of #CorporateResponsibility. Check out the recap of what we heard ⬇️

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

Jeremy and Wendy Cook of West Virginia — one of the inspiring families featured in our documentary, “Grit & Grace: The Fight for the American Dream” — spoke with the @HampshireReview about their experience filming and the economic challenges they face. ⤵️

https://t.co/cbbZoP4U6K

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

WATCH: @GritandGrace Co-Creator and Senior Producer @MrEricTHarris recently joined @MichaelSteele on @AymanMSNBC to discuss @FairGrowthCmte’s efforts to help Americans better understand each other and the economic challenges they face through our first-of-its-kind documentary. ⬇️

[Rep. Gwen Moore @RepGwenMoore]

The work of the @FairGrowthCmte is vital, and the work will continue. It was an honor to be able to shine a spotlight on the struggles facing my district, and I pledge to keep fighting to keep the American Dream alive and accessible.

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

#HappyHanukkah to everyone observing tonight! May the celebration bring joy and light to you and your loved ones. 🕎

[AYMAN @AymanMSNBC]

TONIGHT AT 8: @MrEricTHarris, communications director for @FairGrowthCmte breaks down the new documentary “Grit and Grace” about economic inequality in America.

[Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth Committee @FairGrowthCmte]

To understand #EconomicDisparity, stories are just as important as numbers and data.

With @GritandGrace, we set out to showcase the different shapes disparity can take and what it means to find #EconomicSecurity today.

Watch the full 30-minute film 🎬⬇️
https://t.co/pVrsM5kloh