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Proc 9413ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9413

National Financial Capability Month, 2016

This proclamation designates April 2016 as National Financial Capability Month, encouraging Americans to improve their financial literacy through programs and activities. It highlights existing administration initiatives like the 'Know Before You Owe' campaign, myRA retirement savings bonds, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but creates no new policies or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 19853

Impact dates

  1. Start of National Financial Capability Month observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2016 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 2016 as National Financial Capability Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period with encouraged programs and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document is purely hortatory with no binding obligations or funding
  • References to past administration achievements appear promotional rather than policy-directing
Proclamation 9413: National Financial Capability Month, 2016 · Executive Orders