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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) have introduced a resolution to declare April 2024 as Financial Literacy Month. The initiative, recognized by the U.S. Senate since 2004, aims to promote financial empowerment and raise awareness of the importance of financial education. According to the resolution, Financial Literacy Month is a national celebration that provides resources to help Americans of all ages develop and maintain healthy financial habits.

Joining Senators Young, Scott, and Reed in this resolution are a group of bipartisan colleagues, including Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and many others. These senators have cosponsored the resolution to further support the cause of financial literacy.

In a statement, the senators highlighted the significance of Financial Literacy Month, emphasizing its role in empowering individuals through financial education. The full text of the resolution can be accessed for further details on the proposed initiatives and goals.