Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 694

A resolution designating April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month".

Awareness: Financial Literacy Month

23 days ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

The Senate has officially passed this resolution to designate April 2026 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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This resolution was already considered and agreed to by the Senate on the same day it was introduced.

Key Points

The Senate officially named April 2026 as Financial Literacy Month. This effort aims to help Americans learn more about managing money, using credit wisely, and planning for their future.
The resolution highlights that nearly 90 percent of adults feel stressed about their finances. It also notes that millions of households do not have bank accounts, which makes it harder for them to save money or get fair loans.
Research shows that students who take a personal finance class in high school usually have higher credit scores and are more likely to apply for college financial aid. Right now, 30 states require these classes for graduation.
The Senate is calling on schools, businesses, and local governments to hold special events and programs. These activities will focus on teaching people how to handle debt and make smart choices with their paychecks.

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2 actions

Apr 28, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2084-2085)

Apr 28, 2026

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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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution designating April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill NumberSRES 694

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2084-2085)