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Program to Inspire Growth and Guarantee Youth Budgeting Advice and Necessary Knowledge Act

3/12/2024, 5:11 PM

Summary of Bill S 2022

Bill 118 s 2022, also known as the Program to Inspire Growth and Guarantee Youth Budgeting Advice and Necessary Knowledge Act, aims to establish a program that will provide financial literacy education and resources to young people in the United States. The bill seeks to address the lack of financial education in schools and ensure that young people have the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions.

Under the provisions of the bill, the program will offer workshops, seminars, and online resources to help young people understand basic financial concepts such as budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt. The program will also provide information on topics such as credit scores, taxes, and insurance.

In addition, the bill calls for the creation of a task force that will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the program and evaluating its effectiveness. The task force will be composed of experts in the field of financial education, as well as representatives from government agencies and non-profit organizations. Overall, the Program to Inspire Growth and Guarantee Youth Budgeting Advice and Necessary Knowledge Act aims to empower young people with the knowledge and skills they need to make sound financial decisions and achieve financial stability in the future.

Congressional Summary of S 2022

PIGGY BANK Act or the Program to Inspire Growth and Guarantee Youth Budgeting Advice and Necessary Knowledge Act

This bill requires the Department of Education to establish a pilot program for local educational agencies to carry out youth savings match programs for students in grades 9-12.

Current Status of Bill S 2022

Bill S 2022 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2023. Bill S 2022 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2023.  Bill S 2022's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2022

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2022

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2022

Program to Inspire Growth and Guarantee Youth Budgeting Advice and Necessary Knowledge Act
Program to Inspire Growth and Guarantee Youth Budgeting Advice and Necessary Knowledge Act
PIGGY BANK Act
A bill to establish a youth savings match grant program for students in grades 9 through 12.

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