118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2943 — Student Empowerment and Financial Literacy Act

“To establish a competitive grant program to increase financial literacy instruction in elementary schools and secondary schools.”

Education

Introduced Apr 27, 2023

Last action Apr 27, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Apr 27, 2023

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Referred

Apr 27, 2023

Education and Workforce

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill directs the Department of Education to award competitive grants to eligible entities to promote financial literacy in elementary and secondary schools. An eligible entity is an entity with demonstrated expertise in the development of strategies that are designed to improve understanding of personal finance topics (e.g., bank and credit union accounts, student loans, debt management, and saving) among elementary and secondary school students.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Apr 27, 2023

Introduced in House

Apr 27, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.