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Organizations call on Senate committee to support TICKET Act
Consumer Action and allies called on the Senate Commerce Committee to support the TICKET Act, which would require fair, transparent, and reliable event ticketing practices.

Groups oppose repealing the CFPB’s overdraft fee rule
More than 200 consumer advocacy and other groups signed on to a letter urging the House Financial Services Committee to oppose efforts to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s overdraft fee rule, which will reduce most overdraft fees from $35 to $5.

Congress urged to investigate Elon Musk and DOGE’s illegal activities
In a letter to Congressional leaders, a broad range of advocacy groups expressed grave concerns about the extent to which Elon Musk and representatives of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have gained access to critical government operations, systems, and information without authorization, and demanded that Congress investigate immediately.

Broad opposition to bill that would allow undoing of dozens of regulations finalized near end of Biden term
In a letter to Congressional leaders, a broad range of advocacy groups expressed their opposition to the H.R. 115, the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023, which would allow a new, incoming administration to use the Congressional Review Act to simultaneously undo numerous recently finalized regulations.

Coalition urges CFPB to publish a proposed Consumer Reporting Rule as soon as possible
A coalition of advocates urged the CFPB to release a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking as soon as possible to clarify the application of FCRA to data brokers, better regulate the use of personal information in consumer reporting, and keep the FCRA current with technological changes.

Organizations weigh in on CFPB plan to mandate greater language assistance from mortgage loan servicers
In comments submitted to the CFPB, organizations expressed support for the agency’s efforts to improve the availability of language assistance to mortgage borrowers seeking loss mitigation assistance, and offered suggestions for improvement and smoother implementation.

Advocates comment on CFPB’s proposals to streamline loss mitigation procedures for struggling mortgage borrowers
Consumer and housing advocates submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau commending the agency’s efforts to make streamlined loss mitigation reviews for struggling mortgage borrowers a permanent option, while also offering suggestions.

HHS should allow for generic competition among Ozempic-like drugs to lower consumers’ drug prices
In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Bacerra, consumer-interest organizations called on the agency to use existing legal authority to allow competition for the diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, which would lower prices for consumers.

Advocates urge mark-up and vote on Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act
In response to Disney’s attempt to quash a wrongful death lawsuit by invoking the forced arbitration clause in its Disney+ trial subscription, advocates urged Congress to mark up the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act (S 1376 and HR 2953), and to bring the legislation to a vote so that Americans can regain their fundamental right to justice through the court system.

Groups request consumer protections for energy-related home improvement loans tied to utility bills
Consumer advocates urged the CFPB and the FTC to issue guidance on TOB loans—financing extended to consumers for energy-related projects. The payments for these loans are placed on consumers’ utility bills without the protections required for installment debt. Nonpayment can result in the loss of essential utility service.