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NCL among one of many organizations expressing concern for the growing catalytic converter theft problem
/in Consumer Protection, Featured Home - Consumer Protection, Press release, Statement consumer, consumer protection, press release, press releases, Sally Greenberg press_releases Letters, Press Releases, Statements, Statements (cont.) /by sepidehkAugust 29, 2024: Today, the National Consumers League, along with many other organizations representing a cross-section of industry and interested stakeholders, signed a letter to the chairs of both the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation expressing their strong support of an amendment to combat the growing national problem of catalytic converter theft.
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NCL outlines priorities for the consumer product safety commission
/in Featured Home - Consumer Protection Press Releases, Statements /by Lisa McDonaldJuly 10, 2025: Washington, DC – In response to a Notice of Public Hearing, the National Consumers League (NCL) provided comments on the agenda and priorities of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for fiscal year 2026 and 2027. In their comments, NCL conveys its support for a strong, independent CPSC and encourages the agency to establish standards and conduct enforcement activities necessary to address unacceptable risks posed by product hazards.
NCL sounds the alarm on bigger freight trucks: “a dangerous gamble for public safety and our roads”
/in Featured Home - Consumer Protection Press Releases, Statements /by Lisa McDonaldJuly 9, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is strongly opposing federal proposals to allow significantly longer and heavier freight trucks on U.S. highways, calling the move a significant threat to public safety, infrastructure, and taxpayers.
NCL strongly opposes 10-year ban on tech regulations
/in Featured Home - Fraud Prevention, Press release Press Releases, Statements /by Lisa McDonaldJune 25, 2025: Washington, DC — The “One Big Beautiful Bill” budget reconciliation legislation includes language that would largely ban states from regulating tech companies for 10 years if the states accept federal money for building out high-speed internet infrastructure. Specifically, the language prevents states from enforcing laws that protect the public from artificial intelligence and “automated decision systems.” The legislation’s definition of “automated decision systems” is so broad it could impact several existing state laws, including safeguards for digital privacy and anti-discrimination.
CFPB layoffs significantly raise consumers’ risk of fraud
/in Featured Home - Fraud Prevention, Press release CFPB Press Releases, Statements /by Lisa McDonaldApril 17, 2025: Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) is calling on the Trump Administration to immediately stop the sweeping layoffs announced at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Reports that the Administration plans to lay off 1,500 positions across the CFPB’s enforcement and supervision divisions will drastically reduce the agency’s ability to fulfill its core mission of protecting consumers.