Entries by Lisa McDonald

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. 

Chocolate Scorecard 2026 Reveals Most Companies Still Failing Children and Cocoa Farmers —but Making Progress on Transparency

May 6, 2026 in , , /by

May 6, 2026: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) and its organization, the Child Labor Coalition (CLC), are proud to participate in the Annual Chocolate Scorecard, an initiative coordinated by Be Slavery Free, an Australian coalition campaigning against modern slavery. This campaign aims to raise awareness about child labor in chocolate production, promote ethical sourcing, and empower consumers to choose chocolate that aligns with their values.   

Consumer Groups Lead Coalition Urging Congress to Reject Heavier Trucks

April 28, 2026 in /by

April 28, 2026: Washington, DC – Today, the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) and the National Consumers League (NCL), joined by 25 organizations, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to reject any proposal to increase the federal truck size and weight limit to permit vehicles above 80,000 pounds on American roadways. The coalition emphasized that maintaining the current cap is essential to protecting taxpayers, motorists, and the long-term integrity of the nation’s infrastructure.