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Proclamation 9246

National Financial Capability Month, 2015

This proclamation designates April 2015 as National Financial Capability Month, calling on Americans to improve their financial literacy through programs and activities. It highlights existing administration initiatives on financial education but creates no new policies, programs, or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 18303

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2015 as National Financial Capability Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month with programs and activities to improve their understanding of financial principles and practices

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 2015 as National Financial Capability Month

Near term (90d)

  • Voluntary observance month with programs and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding obligations created; purely hortatory language ('I call upon')
  • References to past administration actions are descriptive, not directive
Proclamation 9246: National Financial Capability Month, 2015 · Executive Orders