FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 4, 2023
Washington, D.C.

U.S. Senators recognized the importance of “Financial Literacy Month” with passage of Senate Resolution 185 Wednesday. The resolution – introduced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I. and supported by CUNA and the Leagues – emphasizes the importance of personal financial education. 

“We thank Senate members for recognizing the important role of financial literacy in achieving the financial well-being for all,” said CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle. “CUNA, Leagues, and credit unions thank Sen. Reed for spearheading this resolution and ushering it through the Senate.” 

CUNA wrote to both chambers of Congress highlighting the credit union difference throughout Financial Literacy Month, emphasizing credit union efforts across the country to help people of all ages work towards financial success.

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About CUNA:
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is the only national association that advocates on behalf of all of America’s credit unions, which are owned by 130 million consumer members. CUNA, along with its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, delivers unwavering advocacy, continuous professional growth and operational confidence to protect the best interests of all credit unions. For more information about CUNA, visit cuna.org. To find your nearest credit union, visit YourMoneyFurther.com.