# 119-hres-1640: Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Financial Planning Month".

119-hres-1640, Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Financial Planning Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-30).

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- As of: 2026-10-30
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1640
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Financial Planning Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-30

## Summary

**National Financial Planning Month** would be designated for October 2026 to spotlight financial planning and promote public education, outreach, and pro bono services that expand access to competent guidance. The resolution cites CFP Board research showing people who work with Certified Financial Planner professionals are more prepared and confident: 83% have three months of emergency savings versus 53% of unadvised people, 94% feel confident about meeting financial goals versus 81%, and 51% report living comfortably versus 31%.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4332: YALI Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1640 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1640)

## Related
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-4332: YALI Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4332)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1640 (as of 2026-10-30).