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Proclamation 8493

National Financial Literacy Month, 2010

This proclamation designates April 2010 as National Financial Literacy Month, encouraging Americans to improve their financial knowledge through programs and activities. It references ongoing policy efforts including the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency, the Credit CARD Act of 2009, and the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability, but contains no binding directives or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 17847

Impact dates

  1. National Financial Literacy Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2010 as National Financial Literacy Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe with programs and activities to improve financial understanding

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 2010 as National Financial Literacy Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency was not yet established at time of signing; text describes aspirational policy rather than enacted law
  • References to 'new rules' and proposed agency lack concrete implementation details in this document
Proclamation 8493: National Financial Literacy Month, 2010 · Executive Orders