Entries by Lisa McDonald

CLARITY Act fails to protect consumers from fraud, conflicts of interest, and financial instability, say public-interest groups 

June 4, 2026 in /by

June 4, 2026: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) today along with a coalition of public-interest organizations, today sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to oppose the Senate version of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) as it fails to provide adequate consumer protections, combat financial crime, or address serious ethics concerns. 

Stronger Consumer Protections in Structured Settlements Urges National Consumers League

June 3, 2026 in , /by

June 3, 2026: Washington, DC – Following a recent segment on HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver examining the structured settlement factoring industry, National Consumers League (NCL) CEO Sally Greenberg joined the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) for a discussion on protecting consumers from predatory financial practices. 

Congress: Don’t Put Affordability in the Rear View, says National Consumers League

June 3, 2026 in , /by

June 3, 2026: Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League (NCL) submitted a letter for the record in advance of the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on “Rules of the Road: Examining Legislation to Modernize the Clean Air Act’s Mobile Source Requirements.”  As families across the country reel from the ongoing affordability crisis, NCL encourages lawmakers to consider the substantial effect fuel economy features have on alleviating household budgetary pressure, as detailed in the report titled Sticker Shock. 

139 Stakeholders Urge Congress to Protect the Consumer Product Safety Commission

May 28, 2026 in , /by

May 28, 2026: Washington, DC– Today, the National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Reports, and 136 other stakeholders and groups sent a letter to congressional leaders calling on Congress to preserve an independent, bipartisan Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and ensure the agency has the appropriate tools, resources, and personnel to carry out its lifesaving mission.

Are we heading into Jim Crow 2.0?

May 20, 2026 in , /by

May 20, 2026: How is it possible that decades of civil rights advances can be wiped out in a single year?  Well, it may be happening as we speak. Because polling numbers show the White House and Republicans in danger of losing their narrow 5-seat majority in the US House of Representatives, there’s been pressure on Republican-controlled state legislatures to redistrict out Democratic seats in hopes of keeping their majority.

ICYMI: Senator Markey and NCL Calls for a Restoration of Fuel Economy Standards That Save Americans Money at the Pump

May 14, 2026 in /by

May 14, 2026: Washington, DC – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today hosted a press conference calling on the Trump administration to end its proposed rule to roll back Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which save money for drivers and reduce oil consumption. Senator Markey was joined by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), the National Consumers League, Moms Clean Air Force, and a local business owner feeling the pain of high gas prices caused by Trump’s expensive, dangerous, and unnecessary war with Iran.

Consumer Groups Urge FTC to Regulate Food Delivery Fees, Call for More Action to Fight Unlawful Pricing  

May 14, 2026 in /by

May 14, 2026: Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League (NCL), the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), and five other public interest organizations filed a joint comment supporting Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action to prohibit hidden fees in food delivery services. The FTC’s pro-consumer effort would bring relief and clarity to shoppers who use food and grocery delivery apps, who (or many of whom) are often individuals with limited mobility or disabilities.   

Rising Grocery Prices Continue to Hammer American Families Says National Consumers League

May 12, 2026 in , , /by

May 12, 2026: Washington, DC – New federal food price forecasts paint a troubling picture for American consumers: grocery prices are expected to keep rising in 2026, further straining household budgets nationwide. According to the 2026 Consumer Price Index Summary, prices increased 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in a single month, pushing annual inflation to 3.8% — the highest level recorded since May 2023.