HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS "NATIONAL CREDIT EDUCATION MONTH" AND COMMENDING THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOCUS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS "NATIONAL CREDIT EDUCATION MONTH" AND
COMMENDING THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOCUS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY
EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By:
Representatives Santucci, Fascia, Tanzi, Roberts, Nardone, Hopkins,
Paplauskas, Chippendale, Newberry, and Sanchez

Date Introduced:
March 05, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, Annually, National Credit Education Month promotes education about
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financial literacy topics such as credit and the significance of responsible credit management; and
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WHEREAS, National Credit Education Month encourages pioneers in credit restoration
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and education, as well as banks, businesses, and organizations, to provide opportunities for
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people to enhance their financial skills and access the information and tools needed to achieve a
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high credit score; and
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WHEREAS, During the month, organizations that provide educational resources offer
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services including workshops, webinars, and seminars to help consumers learn about budgeting,
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saving, debt management, credit scores, and credit reports; and
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WHEREAS, National Credit Education Month reminds consumers to review their credit
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reports for errors or inaccuracies and helps individuals gain access to higher loan acceptance rates
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and qualifications; and
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WHEREAS, During this month, individuals are encouraged to take steps to learn more
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about managing credit and creating good financial habits that will ensure an excellent credit
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report; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island recognizes
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March 2026 as "National Credit Education Month" and commends the many organizations that
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focus on financial literacy education in the State of Rhode Island such as: RI Jump$tart Coalition,
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Junior Achievement of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Financial Capability Consortium, Capital

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Good Fund, Financial Literacy Youth Initiative (FLY), Navigant Credit Union, Washington
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Trust, Westerly Community Credit Union, along with several others; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the National Financial Educators Council.
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