Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 193

A resolution designating April 2025 as "Financial Literacy Month".

Financial Literacy: April 2025 Designation

Apr 30, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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The Senate has officially passed this resolution to name April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month. Because the Senate already agreed to the measure, there are no further actions scheduled for this bill. It is now considered complete.

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Key Points

The Senate officially named April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month. This is meant to remind people how important it is to learn about managing money, using credit wisely, and saving for the future.
The resolution highlights that millions of Americans still do not have bank accounts. It also notes that household debt has grown by nearly 4 trillion dollars since 2019, making financial skills more important than ever.
It points out that over half of U.S. students now live in states that require a personal finance class to graduate. Studies show that these classes lead to higher credit scores and fewer people falling behind on their bills.
The Senate is calling on schools, businesses, and local governments to hold special events this month. These activities should help people understand how to handle debt, insurance, and retirement planning.

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Apr 30, 2025Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2710; text: CR S2718-2719)

Apr 30, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Apr 30, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution designating April 2025 as "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill NumberSRES 193

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2710; text: CR S2718-2719)