Entries by Lisa McDonald

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. 

NCL blasts the purge of the nation’s auto safety regulator

February 19, 2025 in , , /by

February 19, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) opposes the Trump Administration’s firing of public servants working at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the nation’s principal automobile safety regulator.  According to reports, the Trump Administration fired hundreds of people at the Department of Transportation, including employees at NHTSA.

NCL statement on mass firings of probationary federal employees 

February 14, 2025 in , , /by

February 14, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is alarmed by the recent mass firings of probationary federal employees in the name of “government efficiency and cutting waste.” These dedicated public servants – unsung heroes – provide essential services that consumers rely on. Their dismissal threatens the well-being of millions of Americans. 

NCL expresses concern over the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services

February 13, 2025 in , , , /by

February 13, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL), a long-time advocate for consumer health and safety, is disappointed with the Senate’s confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCL has consistently supported science, evidence-based medicine, and public health and believes this appointment poses a significant risk to Americans’ health and well-being. Kennedy, who holds a law degree and has no medical training, is uniquely unqualified for this role.  

House budget resolution bad for consumers and America

February 12, 2025 in , , /by

February 12, 2025: Washington, DC – Today, House Republicans released a budget resolution, which guides federal spending and revenue policies and initiates the reconciliation process.  The resolution calls for at least $1.5 trillion in spending reductions and $4.5 trillion in tax cuts.  The accompanying “budget blueprint” lays out a series of proposals that would eliminate core manufacturing and clean energy policies established in the Inflation Reduction Act and severely weakens Medicaid, which provides health insurance for nearly 72 million Americans.