Bryan Steil: “I will start by thanking Chairman Quigley and Ranking Member Graves for including this amendment in the en bloc. I rise…”

“I will start by thanking Chairman Quigley and Ranking Member Graves for including this amendment in the en bloc. I rise today to urge support for my amendment considered en bloc. This amendment expresses congressional support for the important work of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, known as FLEC. FLEC's mission is to improve financial literacy and help Americans make good financial choices. This is an important task, especially for at-risk groups such as minority communities, rural Americans, and other historically disadvantaged groups. FLEC should continue to support efforts to improve financial literacy in our communities. As a member of the Financial Services Committee, I closely follow the rapid transformation of the financial sector. Thanks to innovation and smart regulatory reforms, more people now have access to mortgages, personal and business loans, retirement products, and other financial services. If we want all Americans to succeed and thrive in today's growing economy, we must support efforts to provide education on how to make smart financial decisions. Mr. Chair, this amendment reinforces Congress' commitment to financial literacy, especially for at-risk communities, and I urge support for this en bloc amendment.”