Our Impact
The work of the National Consumers League is making a difference in people’s lives across the country. Meet some of the consumers touched by our programs.
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Preventing yet another victim
Paige, 55, a Nashville wife and mother of two, answered an employment ad for secret shoppers. Before sending payment to the scammers, she reached out to NCL.
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Building a stronger generation
A grease fire flared up in Decklan’s kitchen. As his family scrambled and panicked, fearing that the whole house might erupt in flames, Decklan remained calm. He hurried over to the pantry, grabbed some baking soda, and dumped it on the fire quickly extinguishing the blaze.
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Script Your Future saved my life
Cincinnati resident Charles, 45, lost his computer business — and health insurance— during a time of economic downturn. A diabetic, Charles was now unable to afford his medication. He stopped taking it which made him seriously ill and put his life at risk.
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For a safer workplace
Jeremy is a fast-food worker who has been employed at a number of Chipotle restaurants in New York City. When he was just 20 years old, he took part in an NCL research project that revealed that management practices within the fast food chain were putting workers—and food safety for customers—at risk.
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Our Programs
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As Financial Resilience Gap Widens For Gen Z, NCL Calls For Action
/in Press release/by Lisa McDonaldAugust 6, 2026: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is calling for the Trump administration to address a widening generational gap in consumer financial resilience, as highlighted by the July 2026 Financial Resilience Index (FRI).Consumers are struggling to keep up with the cost of groceries, medical bills, gas, and other household expenses. Gas prices have risen by an average of 81 cents per gallon compared to this time last year. Grocery prices have risen by 33% since 2019, the highest jump in over half a century, while over 100 million Americans are facing some form of medical debt. As a result, only 61% of Gen Zers reported feeling in control of their day-to-day finances, 28 points lower than their Baby Boomer counterparts.
Enough Is Enough: NCL Child Labor Coalition Calls for Tougher Penalties as Violations Soar
/in Child labor, Press release/by Lisa McDonaldJune 18, 2026: Washington, DC – The Child Labor Coalition (CLC) applauds Senator Patty Murray and Representative Rosa DeLauro for reintroducing the Children Harmed in Life-threatening or Dangerous (CHILD) Labor Act. According to recent reporting, the number of child labor violations has risen fivefold in the last 10 years.
Pharmacy Students Nationwide Recognized in NCL’s 2026 Script Your Future Team Challenge
/in Featured Home - Consumer Education, Featured Home - Health, Press release/by Lisa McDonaldMay 27, 2026: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Script Your Future Team Challenge, an annual competition that engages pharmacy students in raising awareness about the importance of medication adherence.
NEW POLL: Massive Public Support for Ticketing Reforms as the National Consumers League Demands Full Senate Vote on the Ticket ACT
/in Featured Home - Consumer Protection, Press release/by allisoncMay 21, 2026: Washington DC – Consumer Advocates Urge Senate Leadership to Bring S. 281 to the Floor, Aligning with the 87% of Voters Demanding Strict Protections Against Fraud, Junk Fees, and Speculative Ticketing. With comprehensive new public opinion survey data showing near-unanimous American consensus in favor of live event ticketing reform, the National Consumers League (NCL) today called on Senate leadership to immediately schedule a floor vote on S. 281, the Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act (the TICKET Act).
Barney Frank, a Fearless Champion for Consumers and Economic Fairness, Says National Consumers League
/in Press release/by allisoncMay 20, 2026: Washington DC – The National Consumers League mourns the passing of former Congressman Barney Frank, a fearless public servant whose decades in Congress helped strengthen protections for working families and consumers across America.