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Coalition Letter Supporting Introduction of the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act

August 25, 2022

The undersigned organizations strongly support the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal(FAIR) Act. This important legislation would prevent corporations from forcing workers,consumers, and small businesses to resolve disputes in private, company-controlled arbitrationsystems, even when that company has engaged in illegal misconduct.

Coalition Letter Regarding Repealing the 2019 Borrower Defense Congressional Review Act

August 25, 2022

Coalition letter to Sen. Durbin and Rep. Lee in support of repealing the 2019 Borrower Defense Congressional Review Act

Coalition Letter Regarding Closure of the Education Corporation of America (ECA)

August 25, 2022

National organizations express our strong concern regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s failure to protect students in the events leading up to and including the December 5, 2018 closure of the Education Corporation of America (ECA) and the disproportionate harm this has caused to students of color.

Coalition Letter in Support of the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2019

August 25, 2022

Organizations and individuals that represent a wide variety of views on many issues, but that stand united on the need to reduce the exorbitant rates for telephone calls from prisons.

Coalition Comments Urging DHS Not to Consider Debt or Credit History in Immigration Public Charge Determinations

August 25, 2022

Group comment in response to the Department of Homeland Security’s advanced notice of proposed rulemaking and request for input as DHS begins the process of formulating a rule regarding the determination of whether an immigrant is likely to become a “public charge.” The public charge determination will be relevant to immigrants seeking admission to the United States or an adjustment of status.

Coalition Comments to the U.S. Department of Education Regarding Proposed Regulations on Recognition of Accrediting Agencies and Recognition Procedures for State Agencies

August 25, 2022

On behalf of the low-income clients of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA), the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), and New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), these comments were submitted regarding the Department of Education’s proposed regulations regarding the state authorization of distance education programs and teach-outs.

Coalition Comments to CFPB Opposing Proposal to Delay Payday Rule Compliance Date

August 25, 2022

The undersigned 130 consumer, civil and human rights, labor, and community organizations write instrong opposition to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB or Bureau) proposal to delaythe August 19, 2019 compliance date for the Mandatory Underwriting Provisions of the 2017 FinalRule governing Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans.

Coalition Comments on the CFPB's Proposed Rule to Protect Homeowners Impacted by the COVID-19 Emergency

August 25, 2022

Comments to The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau re: Protections for Borrowers Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Regulation X, Docket No. CFPB-2021-0006

Coalition Comments Regarding the U.S. Department of Education's Preemption Notice

August 25, 2022

Comments re: Federal Preemption and Joint Federal-State Regulation and Oversight of the Department of Education's Federal Student Loan Programs and Federal Student Loan Servicers (Docket ID ED-2021-OS-0107)

Coalition Letter to U.S. Treasury and Federal Regulators Urging Quick Deployment of Liquidity Facilities to Help Mortgage Servicers Maintain Stability During COVID-19 Crisis

August 25, 2022

Civil Rights, consumer, and real estate organizations’ letter to U.S. Treasury and federal banking and housing regulators.

CFPB Response to NCLC Letter on Consumer Reporting Policy

August 25, 2022

CFPB Response to NCLC Letter re: Consumer Reporting Policy Statement

CFPB Debt Collection Rule Must Protect Consumers, Not Abusive Collectors

August 25, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a rule governing third-party debt collectors. The proposal adds some consumer protections but also weakens the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by undermining its goals of stopping harassment, protecting consumer privacy, and preventing collection against the wrong person or in the wrong amount.

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Coalition Letter Supporting Introduction of the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act

Coalition Letter Regarding Repealing the 2019 Borrower Defense Congressional Review Act

Coalition Letter Regarding Closure of the Education Corporation of America (ECA)

Coalition Letter in Support of the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2019

Coalition Comments Urging DHS Not to Consider Debt or Credit History in Immigration Public Charge Determinations

Coalition Comments to the U.S. Department of Education Regarding Proposed Regulations on Recognition of Accrediting Agencies and Recognition Procedures for State Agencies

Coalition Comments to CFPB Opposing Proposal to Delay Payday Rule Compliance Date

Coalition Comments on the CFPB's Proposed Rule to Protect Homeowners Impacted by the COVID-19 Emergency

Coalition Comments Regarding the U.S. Department of Education's Preemption Notice

Coalition Letter to U.S. Treasury and Federal Regulators Urging Quick Deployment of Liquidity Facilities to Help Mortgage Servicers Maintain Stability During COVID-19 Crisis

CFPB Response to NCLC Letter on Consumer Reporting Policy

CFPB Debt Collection Rule Must Protect Consumers, Not Abusive Collectors

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