Supporting the values of the Equity or Else quality-of-life platform and acknowledging the need for the House of Representatives to use the platform as a holistic framework for drafting and implementing policy that promotes racial and economic equity for all across various social issues.

House Resolution 988 is a non-binding proposal that expresses support for the "Equity or Else" platform, a framework designed to address systemic racial and economic disparities. The resolution encourages the House of Representatives to use this platform as a guide when drafting future legislation related to education, healthcare, housing, and criminal justice. If adopted, it would serve as a formal statement of intent to prioritize social equity in the federal lawmaking process, though it does not create new laws or mandate specific government spending.