The US recovery from COVID-19 is clearly underway, with not only the federal government but also state and local governments putting forward proposals for the investments we will make as a society during the coming years. From jobs to climate change to reducing health disparities, our needs are many and investments to meet those needs will require mobilizing significant resources. However, in this pivotal moment, the first step should be to take stock of where we have made progress and where we are falling behind.