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14 Public Interest Groups Urge Meta to Act on Scam Ads

February 11, 2026 in , , /by

February 11, 2026: Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League and 13 other public interest groups urged Meta to implement new policies to combat the epidemic of scam ads on its platforms, which includes Facebook and Instagram. The advocacy effort comes after reporting that the company at one point projected 10% of its revenue to come from advertisements for scams and banned goods. Meta also privately estimated that the company facilitated a third of all successful scams in the United States.

NCL Issues a Second Alert to Heed Warnings About Unregulated Versions of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

February 4, 2026 in /by

February 4, 2026: Washington, DC – A year ago, the National Consumers League took the unusual step of flagging warnings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and medical societies stating that compounded versions of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) weight-loss drugs are not FDA approved and may cause serious health problems. The purpose was to inform consumers about the potential harm posed by these drugs before Hims & Hers, a large telehealth company, aired a widely hyped television ad during the 2025 Super Bowl touting only the benefits of compounded GLP-1s.  

Strong Vehicle Safety and Fuel Standards Save Families Thousands Without Harming Affordability, Finds the National Consumers League

February 3, 2026 in , , /by

February 3, 2026: Washington, DC — A new analysis from the National Consumers League (NCL) finds that federal vehicle safety and fuel economy standards account for only a small share of vehicle prices while delivering thousands of dollars in savings per vehicle and trillions of dollars in societal benefits. The full report is available here: Sticker Shock: Uncovering the Real Drivers of Rising Vehicle Prices. 

Working Together to Stop Robocalls: A Cross-Sector Conversation

January 16, 2026 in /by

You are invited to a lunchtime discussion focused on Robocall Mitigation, hosted by the National Consumers League, with support from Verizon. Despite ongoing efforts, robocalls remain a persistent challenge for consumers and businesses alike. This event will explore how businesses, government, and advocates are working together to address the continuing problem of robocalls.

The National Consumers League Welcomes Four New Board Members to Advance Fairness, Safety, and Equity

January 13, 2026 in , /by

January 13, 2026: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) today announced the appointment of Cynthia Bauerly, Amy L. Hinojosa, Josh Hurvitz, and Brian Young to its Board of Directors. The new members bring deep expertise in public policy, consumer advocacy, law, and organizational leadership, strengthening NCL’s work to advance fairness, safety, and equity for consumers nationwide. 

The National Consumers League Applauds the Trump Administration For Lowering the Price of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

November 7, 2025 in , , /by

November 6, 2025: Washington, DC – On behalf of the estimated 100,000 million US adults with obesity, many of whom are seeking treatment with FDA-approved anti-obesity medicines, the National Consumers League (NCL) applauds the Trump Administration for negotiating lower prices for the popular GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) weight loss drugs, Wegovy© (semaglutide) and Zepbound© (tirzepatide), so these medicines are more accessible to those needing quality obesity care.