Mission for America
We now have everything we need to build a clean economy with prosperity for all.
AI and robotics will eliminiate millions of jobs. Depending on our response this will be a catastrophe or an unprecedented opportunity. The Mission for America is a detailed, comprehensive plan for a sweeping mobilization to build a new, clean economy that provides access to a great means of making a living for all.
Table of Contents
ImagineA narrative vision of what it would look like if an independent president responded to the AI crisis and climate catastrophe by launching a World War II-scale mission to rebuild the American economy and build a clean future.
→00IntroductionIntroduction To The Mission for AmericaAn overview of the Mission for America — a comprehensive 10-year plan to address the converging crises of AI-driven mass unemployment, economic decline, and catastrophic climate change by building a new, clean economy that provides prosperity for all.
→01The RFCThe Reconstruction Finance CorporationReviving the World War II-era Reconstruction Finance Corporation as a public investment bank to finance and coordinate the massive industrial mobilization the Mission for America requires.
→02Clean PowerBuilding a 100% Clean Electric Power GridTransitioning to 100% clean electricity and doubling total power production in 10 years to support the electrification of transportation, industry, and buildings across America.
→03EVsBuilding America by Building EVs for the WorldScaling U.S. electric vehicle production to 30 million units per year, making America the world's top EV exporter while creating millions of high-wage manufacturing jobs.
→04SteelThe National Mission for Sustainable SteelRevitalizing and decarbonizing the U.S. steel industry by investing in electric arc furnaces and green hydrogen reduction, while increasing production by 50% to supply clean steel for the global transition.
→05HydrogenThe National Mission for Green HydrogenBuilding a national green hydrogen industry to replace dirty hydrogen and power sectors that can't be electrified, including shipping and aviation.
→06BuildingsBuildings and HomesMobilizing millions of workers to retrofit America's homes and buildings for energy efficiency, electrify heating and cooking, and build millions of new affordable, zero-emission homes.
→07AircraftThe National Mission for Clean AviationDeveloping zero-emissions aviation through sustainable jet fuels, electric aircraft for short flights, and a moonshot program for hydrogen-powered long-haul jets.
→08TruckingThe National Mission for Electric TruckingTransitioning American trucking to zero-emission battery-electric vehicles and building a nationwide truck charging and battery-swapping network.
→09ShippingThe National Mission for Clean ShippingModernizing America's ports and building a clean shipping industry powered by hydrogen, ammonia, or carbon capture — designed for both domestic use and global export.
→10FarmingThe National Mission for AgricultureTransforming American agriculture by electrifying farm operations, reforming subsidies to reward sustainable practices, and investing in technologies to reduce methane and fertilizer emissions.
→11GeothermalEnhanced GeothermalHarnessing breakthrough drilling technologies to unlock enhanced geothermal energy as a reliable, virtually inexhaustible clean power source available nationwide.
→12ManhattanClimate Crisis Manhattan ProjectsLaunching ambitious R&D programs to crack the hardest climate problems: CO₂ removal, methane elimination, emission-free concrete, and alternatives to current fertilizer technology.
→13NuclearNuclear PowerExpanding nuclear power by building reactors on military bases — bypassing civilian regulatory gridlock — to supply the massive clean electricity needed for hydrogen production, CO₂ drawdown, and more.
→14WaterUpgrading America's Water SystemsBuilding large-scale water infrastructure — including long-distance aqueducts and advanced storage — to solve growing water shortages driven by climate change and population growth.
→15ToxinsEliminating Toxins from Food and WaterTracking how harmful chemicals enter our bodies and banning the industrial processes responsible, while helping companies transition to safe alternatives.
→16Public TransportThe National Mission for Public TransportElectrifying all public transit, building high-speed rail between major cities, and creating light electric vehicle networks to make car-free living practical for most Americans.
→17WorkforceTraining a New WorkforceBringing up to 30 million new workers into the labor force through community centers offering paid training, healthcare, childcare, and support services — inspired by the New Deal's Civilian Conservation Corps.
→18IndustryThe National Mission for IndustryModernizing and decarbonizing American manufacturing — from cement to chemicals — through RFC investment and a new Clean Manufacturing Standard tailored to each sector.
→19CooldownCooling the PlanetPreparing a NASA-led program for controlled stratospheric aerosol injection to temporarily cool the planet while emissions are eliminated, pending international consensus.
→20Foreign PolicyMission for America Foreign PolicyFinancing clean development in low- and middle-income countries, securing critical mineral supply chains, and aligning international trade with climate goals through carbon border adjustments.
→21OceansOcean Conservation and RestorationTransforming U.S. waters into the healthiest marine area on Earth by cleaning up plastic, restoring reefs and kelp forests, protecting 30% of coastal waters, and countering ocean acidification.
→22Fossil FuelsTransitioning Away from Fossil FuelsManaging a decisive, coordinated 10-year wind-down of the fossil fuel industry through RFC-led buyouts, ensuring stable energy supply while supporting workers and communities through the transition.
→About This Plan
The Mission for America is a comprehensive plan for how the United States can respond to the converging crises of AI-driven mass unemployment, economic decline, and catastrophic climate change. It is a blueprint for a 10-year national mobilization to build a new, clean economy capable of providing prosperity, security, and freedom for all.
The plan calls for putting millions of Americans to work building the industries and infrastructure the world desperately needs — clean energy, electric vehicles, green steel, retrofitted buildings, and more — while preparing for a future where AI and automation allow us to achieve radical abundance with far less labor.
This is a living document. We continue to update and refine it as conditions change and the AI revolution unfolds.