Comments Regarding Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Assistance
Opening Comments of the National Consumer Law Center and the United Church of Christ OC, Inc.
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Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Provide Robust Funding for the United States Postal Service
The 100 undersigned organizations urge Congress to support robust funding for the United States Postal Service (USPS) in the next coronavirus response package.
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Key Broadband Affordability Wins in Biden's Infrastructure Bill
November 8, 2021 U.S. House Votes to Advance President Biden’s Infrastructure Package WASHINGTON – Consumer advocates praised the House passage of H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (or “IIJA”). Along with major items such as investment in water infrastructure, IIJA helps low-income families bear rising energy costs and aims to close the digital…
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Federal Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program to Launch Wednesday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2021 Program aims to bring affordable broadband internet service to low-income households WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tomorrow, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will launch the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, a temporary FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocates at the…
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President Biden’s American Jobs Plan Would Deliver Clean Water, Electric Transportation Grid, High-Speed Broadband, and Housing Equity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2021 The Administration’s multi-trillion dollar infrastructure plan includes funding to replace 100% of lead pipes and service lines and help close the digital divide WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, President Joe Biden’s administration unveiled the American Jobs Plan. In what the administration referred to as a moment to reimagine and…
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Advocates Applaud Passage of $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Economic Stimulus to Help Americans but Congress Must Ensure EIPs Feed Families, Not Debt Collectors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 10, 2021 Washington, D.C. – Advocates at the National Consumer Law Center praised Congress for passing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to help struggling families. But they noted that more needs to be done, especially to address the immediate risk, if Congress does not act quickly, that…
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Important Wins, but Unmet Needs, in New Stimulus Package
New stimulus checks, broadband access and rental aid welcome, but foreclosure and student loan relief absent WASHINGTON, DC – Advocates welcomed the new stimulus bill passed by Congress last night, but warned that it has critical gaps that should be immediately filled by the incoming Biden Administration. “The new $600 stimulus payment, broadband aid, low-income…
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Statement of National Consumer Law Center Advocate in Support of The Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020
Washington, D.C. The National Consumer Law Center commends the leadership of U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, who joined with Senators Richard Blumenthal, Mazie Hirono, and Chuck Schumer to introduce The Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020, which would help low-income households afford home broadband service. “Black, Hispanic, American Indians and Alaska Natives have lower broadband subscription…
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National Consumer Law Center Advocates’ Statement Regarding U.S. House Passage of HEROES Act
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House passed a $3 trillion dollar package in response to the COVID-19 crisis. In the consumer area, the bill provides desperately needed help for families dealing with the economic crisis, beyond the modest start in the previous CARES Act. In particular, the HEROES Act, HR 6800: Provides immensely needed…
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Senate COVID-19 Stimulus Bill is a Start but Falls Far Short for Families, Students, and the Nation’s Most Vulnerable
Washington, D.C. – Late yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to assist businesses and families in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The package includes some helpful aid but it falls short in several critical consumer protection areas. “While the Senate package contains some first steps to relieve the economic crisis,…
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Report Assesses the Value of Smart Thermostats in Low-Income Weatherization Programs
The National Consumer Law Center Finds that Customer Behavior is Key to Success Boston – Smart thermostats are promoted as a measure to produce substantial household energy savings and increased comfort and convenience for residential utility customers, but actual energy savings achieved vary widely, according to a new report by the National Consumer Law Center…
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Nearly 50 Organizations Oppose FCC Proposed Cap on Universal Service Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2019 Washington, D.C.- The parties listed below make the following joint statement regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued by the Federal Communications Commission proposing to place a cap on the federal Universal Service Fund (USF): “When Congress codified the concept of universal service by enacting the Telecommunications Act…
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