Entries by Lisa McDonald

NCL urges lawmakers to protect oversight of payment apps  

March 5, 2025 in , , /by

March 5, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is calling on lawmakers to vote in favor of maintaining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) larger participants rule, which establishes much-needed oversight of companies that offer services like digital wallets and payment apps—such as Zelle and Apple Pay—and ensures they are properly regulated. The rule protects consumers, making sure that all forms of payment, whether provided by traditional banks or nonbank companies, are secure and trustworthy.   

NCL statement on Steven Bradbury committee vote

February 27, 2025 in , /by

February 27, 2025: Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate Commerce committee approved Steven Bradbury for Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, sending his nomination to the Senate floor. The National Consumers League (NCL) is urging Bradbury to commit to using the position to support critical safety and consumer protection initiatives at DOT.     

NCL supports new legislation to combat crypto ATM fraud  

February 26, 2025 in , , /by

February 26, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumer League (NCL) expresses strong support for the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act introduced by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). This critical legislation aims to protect consumers from rising scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs. The minimal regulation of these machines, combined with the anonymity and irreversibility of cryptocurrency transactions, makes crypto ATMs a preferred tool for scammers.   

NCL joins American Vehicle Owners Alliance as founding member 

February 25, 2025 in , /by

February 25, 2025: Washington, DC – Today, The National Consumers League (NCL) proudly joins the American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) as a founding member. This new coalition brings together eight members who will work together to ensure that vehicle owners—not just manufacturers—have full access and control over the data generated by their vehicles. AVOA will advocate for policies protecting consumers’ property rights, fostering competition, and preventing unnecessary and burdensome restrictions on owner’s access to vehicle-generated data. 

NCL signs on to PBM Accountability Project letter advocating for transparency and cost savings in prescription drug pricing  

February 25, 2025 in , , , /by

February 25, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is proud to announce its support for the PBM Accountability Project’s letter, which has been shared with the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee ahead of their hearing on February 26, 2025. The PBM Accountability Project calls for urgent reform of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) industry to increase transparency, reduce prescription drug costs, and provide relief to consumers and patients across the nation.    

NCL responds to executive order on regulatory reform   

February 24, 2025 in /by

February 24, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is deeply concerned about President Trump’s executive order that purports to reduce federal overreach by focusing enforcement resources on regulations explicitly authorized by the Constitution and federal statutes. This order seeks to dismantle what the administration views as an “overbearing and burdensome administrative state,” emphasizing the restoration of the constitutional separation of powers.   

NCL applauds reintroduction of the American Family Act     

February 24, 2025 in , , /by

February 21, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumer League (NCL) is proud to join Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and other supporters in advocating for the reintroduction of the American Family Act. This landmark legislation seeks to make the expanded and improved Child Tax Credit (CTC) permanent. This critical policy helps lift families out of poverty and provides economic stability for millions of American households. As original supporters of this initiative, NCL continues to emphasize the importance of providing financial security to families, especially those facing economic hardship.    

NCL’s statement on the Trump Administration’s efforts to eliminate energy efficiency standards for appliances 

February 24, 2025 in , /by

February 21, 2024: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is greatly disappointed by the Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate vital energy efficiency standards for household appliances, as referenced in Project 2025. These standards, which have been established over the past few decades, have played an integral role in reducing energy consumption, lowering utility bills, and helping consumers make sustainable choices. Rolling back these standards would directly harm consumers and the environment, leaving us more vulnerable in the face of the climate crisis.     

NCL statement on the executive order establishing the president’s make America healthy again commission

February 20, 2025 in , , /by

February 20, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) acknowledges the intention behind the establishment of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission and supports efforts to address the growing concerns around chronic disease in America, particularly those impacting our children. We look forward to collaborating with the Commission to ensure that its findings and recommendations are rooted in rigorous, evidence-based science that reflects modern-day understanding and research. 

NCL applauds FDA approval of Journavx for acute pain relief, advancing non-opioid alternatives 

February 20, 2025 in , , /by

February 20, 2025 : Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approving Journavx, a pioneering non-opioid analgesic for treating moderate to severe acute pain in adults. This approval introduces a promising alternative to opioids in pain management, addressing the urgent need for safer treatments amid the ongoing opioid crisis.