HR 408 — A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.   2817

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 408
                                              Session of
                                                2026

     INTRODUCED BY HILL-EVANS, HARKINS, GUZMAN, HOHENSTEIN, HOWARD,
        NEILSON, MAYES, HANBIDGE, CONKLIN, KAZEEM, SANCHEZ, BURGOS,
        FREEMAN, MADDEN, PASHINSKI, RIVERA, MENTZER, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ,
        GALLAGHER AND BOYD, JANUARY 28, 2026

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, JANUARY 28, 2026


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing the month of April 2026 as "Financial Literacy
 2      Month" in Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, In April 2004, "Financial Literacy Month" was first
 4   recognized in the United States; and
 5      WHEREAS, "Financial Literacy Month" originated from Youth
 6   Literacy Day, which came into existence through the National
 7   Endowment for Financial Education; and
 8      WHEREAS, The purpose of "Financial Literacy Month" is to
 9   emphasize the importance of financial literacy and to encourage
10   individuals to learn techniques that promote financial well-
11   being; and
12      WHEREAS, In 2003, Congress showed great support for this
13   initiative after both the United States Senate and House of
14   Representatives passed resolutions requesting President George
15   W. Bush to declare April as "Financial Literacy Month"; and
16      WHEREAS, Subsequently, the United States House of
17   Representatives passed a bill endorsing the goals of "Financial
 1   Literacy Month" and delegated the implementation to the Federal
 2   Government, schools, localities and nonprofit organizations; and
 3      WHEREAS, On March 31, 2021, the significance of "National
 4   Financial Literacy Month" was reaffirmed when President Biden
 5   issued a proclamation recognizing barriers to financial well-
 6   being and recognizing April as "National Financial Capability
 7   Month"; and
 8      WHEREAS, A strong financial foundation for an individual
 9   begins with education on budgeting and increasing financial
10   knowledge; and
11      WHEREAS, Despite progress, further efforts are needed to
12   enhance financial literacy education; therefore be it
13      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
14   month of April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month" in
15   Pennsylvania; and be it further
16      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage
17   continued awareness of financial literacy and the advancement of
18   financial literacy into the future.




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