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The National Consumers League Applauds the Reintroduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act; Urges Swift Action

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June 5, 2025: Washington, DC – Months after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) determined in a proposed rule that Medicare Part D should cover anti-obesity medications as a “medically necessary” service for people with the disease of obesity, the National Consumers League today applauded the reintroduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) in the 119th Congress as a critical step towards realizing this goal.  

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World Food Safety Day 2025 is a call to action

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June 4, 2025: Most Americans know about Earth Day and World AIDS Day. But World Food Safety Day, an observance established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and celebrated around the world on June 7, largely goes unnoticed in the U.S. This is why the National Consumers League is flagging June 7 as a day when consumers should stop and think about the importance of preventing foodborne illnesses.

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NCL Sends Letter to Senate HELP Committee on Lowering Healthcare Costs

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August 1, 2025: Washington, DC – On July 31, 2025, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on the rising cost of healthcare and the urgent need for patient-focused reform. Lawmakers and expert witnesses discussed challenges with employer-sponsored insurance, the lack of price transparency, and the profit-driven nature of the U.S. healthcare system.

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Featured Press Releases

Purging Science from Federal Agencies is Endangering the Health of Every American 

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August 28, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is greatly concerned about the recent upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including the abrupt ousting of CDC Director Susan Monarez less than a month after she was sworn in. 

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CPSC Abandons Critical Safety Rulemakings, Leaving Consumers at Risk

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August 21, 2025: Washington, DC –Yesterday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) withdrew several proposed rules to mitigate product safety dangers, including hazards posed by table saws, off-highway vehicles, and aerosol duster products.

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