Our Impact
The work of the National Consumers League is making a difference in people’s lives across the country. Meet some of the consumers touched by our programs.
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Preventing yet another victim
Paige, 55, a Nashville wife and mother of two, answered an employment ad for secret shoppers. Before sending payment to the scammers, she reached out to NCL.
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Building a stronger generation
A grease fire flared up in Decklan’s kitchen. As his family scrambled and panicked, fearing that the whole house might erupt in flames, Decklan remained calm. He hurried over to the pantry, grabbed some baking soda, and dumped it on the fire quickly extinguishing the blaze.
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Script Your Future saved my life
Cincinnati resident Charles, 45, lost his computer business — and health insurance— during a time of economic downturn. A diabetic, Charles was now unable to afford his medication. He stopped taking it which made him seriously ill and put his life at risk.
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For a safer workplace
Jeremy is a fast-food worker who has been employed at a number of Chipotle restaurants in New York City. When he was just 20 years old, he took part in an NCL research project that revealed that management practices within the fast food chain were putting workers—and food safety for customers—at risk.
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Featured Content
National Consumers League statement on Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination withdrawal
We are disappointed that Gigi Sohn’s nomination to the Federal Communications Commission was derailed by entrenched industry players and their allies in Congress.
The National Consumers League mourns death of Judith (Judy) Heumann, disability rights activist
The National Consumers League is deeply saddened by the death of disability rights activist, Judy Heumann. Known as “the mother” of the disability rights movement

New research reiterates the need for consumer caution, federal protection related to marijuana companies misleading claims
Data Science Solutions, LLC, in partnership with NCL, today released new research that dives into false or misleading medical claims made by several leading marijuana companies on their social media platforms.

National Consumers League statement on Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination withdrawal
We are disappointed that Gigi Sohn’s nomination to the Federal Communications Commission was derailed by entrenched industry players and their allies in Congress.

The National Consumers League mourns death of Judith (Judy) Heumann, disability rights activist
The National Consumers League is deeply saddened by the death of disability rights activist, Judy Heumann. Known as “the mother” of the disability rights movement

The National Consumers League applauds Eli Lilly Decision to cap prices on insulin
The National Consumers League commends the decision by drug company Eli Lilly to cut prices for insulin and cap costs insured patients pay to fill prescriptions.

The National Consumers League announces support for the pro labor “PRO Act”
The National Consumers League, the nation’s oldest consumer and labor advocacy group, announced support today for legislation known as the Pro Act. The bill is comprehensive labor legislation to protect workers’ right to stand together and bargain for fairer wages, better benefits, and safer workplaces.

National Consumers League applauds nomination of Julie Su for Secretary of the Department of Labor
The National Consumers League welcomes President Biden’s announcement that he intends to nominate Julie Su to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor. Su is an experienced labor expert who can continue the Administration’s commitment to a stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive economy for all Americans. She has been serving as Deputy Secretary of Labor since July 2021.

NCL Health Policy Director testifies at FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC)
NCL Health Policy Director Robin Strongin testified at the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC). Robin’s full testimony can be found below.

Supreme Court should affirm legality of student debt cancellation
We believe the Administration’s effort to cancel student debt is legal and long overdue. College tuition has grown substantially over the past few decades, and disproportionately burdens students of color and women. We hope that the Supreme Court will uphold the validity of the President Biden’s student debt cancellation and allow the Administration to ease the burdens associated with achieving an advanced degree.

The National Consumers League mourns death of Bob Krughoff, founder of Consumer Checkbook
The National Consumers League is deeply saddened by the death of consumer icon and pioneer, Robert M. Krughoff. Bob devoted 45 years of service to consumer protection as the founding president of Consumer Checkbook.

As Ticketmaster tries to change the subject, NCL defends fans’ rights in Maryland and Colorado
State and federal legislators should not be fooled by Live Nation’s new push to change the subject after months of well-earned bad publicity. Despite its fan-friendly name, the FAIR Ticketing Act is anything by fair for consumers.