Source: OCC Rubén Hinojosa (left), U.S. Congressman from Texas, and OCC's Deputy Comptroller Barry Wides discuss the OCC's financial literacy materials at the Financial Literacy Day Fair on Capitol Hill, 2008.

Financial Literacy Day Fair on Capitol Hill
Event Highlights April as Financial Literacy Month

Each year, the U. S. Congress recognizes April as National Financial Literacy Month to highlight the importance of establishing and maintaining healthy financial habits. As part of this recognition, for the past five years Congress' Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus has organized the Financial Literacy Day Fair on Capitol Hill. This event typically brings together more than 50 government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and corporations to share information about empowering financial literacy programs and activities found across the country. The 2009 Financial Literacy Day Fair will take place April 30 in the Cannon House Office Building.

Congressman Rubén Hinojosa and Congresswoman Judy Biggert co-founded the Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus in 2005. The goal of the caucus is to improve the financial literacy and economic education of all individuals across the United States in all stages of their lives. The 78-member caucus provides a focal point to review, discuss, and advance financial and economic literacy policies, legislation, programs, and related matters with the Senate and Executive Branch, as well as with other parts of government. The caucus also collaborates with the private sector, nonprofits, and community-based organizations to highlight successful financial literacy best practices.