Pennsylvania HR 120: A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2025 as "Financial Literacy Month" in Pennsylvania.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 978
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 120
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY HILL-EVANS, FREEMAN, VENKAT, GIRAL, WAXMAN,
VITALI, NEILSON, SANCHEZ, REICHARD, GREINER, SCHLOSSBERG,
HOHENSTEIN, HOWARD, GUENST, KHAN, MEHAFFIE, DONAHUE,
GALLAGHER, CERRATO, MALAGARI, COOPER AND BELLMON,
MARCH 17, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, MARCH 17, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of April 2025 as "Financial Literacy
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, In April 2004, "Financial Literacy Month" was first
recognized in the United States; and
WHEREAS, "Financial Literacy Month" originated from Youth
Literacy Day, which came into existence through the National
Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE); and
WHEREAS, The purpose of "Financial Literacy Month" is to
emphasize the importance of financial literacy and to encourage
individuals to learn techniques that promote financial well-
being; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Congress showed great support for this
initiative after both the United States Senate and House of
Representatives passed resolutions requesting President George
W. Bush to declare April as "Financial Literacy Month"; and
WHEREAS, Subsequently, the United States House of
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Representatives passed a bill endorsing the goals of "Financial
Literacy Month" and delegated the implementation to the Federal
Government, schools, localities and nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS, On March 31, 2021, the significance of "National
Financial Literacy Month" was reaffirmed when President Biden
issued a proclamation recognizing barriers to financial well-
being and recognizing April as "National Financial Capability
Month"; and
WHEREAS, A strong financial foundation for an individual
begins with education on budgeting and increasing financial
knowledge; and
WHEREAS, Despite progress, further efforts are needed to
enhance financial literacy education; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of April 2025 as "Financial Literacy Month" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage
continued awareness of financial literacy and the advancement of
financial literacy into the future.
20250HR0120PN0978 - 2 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19