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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Demands Transparency on Predatory Practices from Online Travel Agents
Administration, yet popular booking sites continue to mislead consumers. Contact: Alexis Torres Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez … address an alarming pattern of failures, deceptions, and consumer abuse practices from Online Travel Agents (OTAs), which serve
Congresswoman Escobar Cosponsors Energy Bills Relief Act
Energy Bills Relief Act , a family- and consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy that ensures Americans … Energy Bills Relief Act, which would ensure consumers aren't on the hook for higher energy costs. Corporations
NEWS: Casar, Riley Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Utilities Overcharging Consumers
bill to crack down on utilities overcharging consumers. The Lowering Utility Bills Act reins in the runaway profits … country by demanding exorbitant profits and forcing consumers to pay for outrageous expenses like private jet rides, lobbying
NEWS: Casar, Gallego Demand Answers From JetBlue About Surveillance Pricing
data and artificial intelligence to set prices for consumers. On Monday, JetBlue’s X account suggested a customer
Doggett, Schakowsky Introduce Brand New “Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act”
resident. We urge Congress to pass it." “National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care strongly supports … quality of life for residents,” said National Consumer Voice Public Policy Director Sam Brooks. “Understaffing has plagued nursing
Congresswoman Escobar Calls on Meta to Hold Public Listening Sessions on El Paso Data Center
without increased energy production, rates go up for consumers. In fact, in Virginia, electricity costs for areas near
Congressman Al Green Supports Splitting ICE from Homeland Security Funding, So That TSA Workers Are Paid and Wait Times Are Reduced.
will destroy the Department of Education, eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and pass many other shameful pieces
Congressman Cuellar Introduces American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026
Ph.D. (TX-28) introduced H.R. 7865, the American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026, to return money directly … consumers after the Supreme Court ruled the administration’s retaliatory tariffs unconstitutional. “Tariffs function as hidden taxes
Congresswoman Escobar, Over 70 Democrats Call for Investigation of ICE, DHS Warrantless Purchases of Americans’ Location Data
illegally selling location data that was collected without consumer consent. Consumers must explicitly consent to how their data … data to the government that was obtained without consumer consent. Data brokers that continue to sell such data
Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez, Brian Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create More Opportunities for Homeownership
improves their access to liquidity, lowering rates for consumers while maintaining their safety and soundness. Ultimately, expanding access
Rep. Crockett Introduces The Payback Act to Refund Americans for Trump’s Illegal Tariff Costs
Secretary of the Treasury to refund American consumers for increased costs caused by tariffs unlawfully imposed by Donald
Congressman Cuellar Commends Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Sweeping Tariffs, Protecting Texans from Higher Costs
function as a hidden tax on families. Texas consumers and small businesses pay the price through higher costs … international trade community the certainty it needs, protects consumers from higher costs, and supports the men and women
Court Ruling Curbs Trump—But Not the Harm He is Causing
suddenly come down. Nor are those ultimate consumers, who have already paid for tariffs with higher prices, assured … they have already passed on tariff costs to consumers. “And Trump’s tariff abuse is far from over
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Johnson Defends the LGBTQ Community, Protects Public Lands, and Blocks Wasteful Projects in House Spending Bill
investing in energy programs that reduce costs for consumers, and protecting national parks and public lands. “Democrats fought
Congressman Al Green’s Congressional Report
funding to support small businesses, as well as consumers, in their communities. $325 million in local projects
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Calls for Thorough Review of Proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
affect blocked rail crossings, neighborhood safety, traffic disruptions, consumer and passenger rail service, and costs driven by reduced
Rep. Doggett Condemns Republican Plan Replacing ObamaCare with NothingCare
peddled junk insurance policies that would deny essential consumer protection benefits under the Affordable Care Act. They could
Rep. Doggett Demands Answers on Trump Failure to Address ACA Broker Fraud
facilitated Marketplace completed by agents and brokers without consumer consent. GAO’s preliminary analysis identified “30,000 applications … current average timeline to resolve consumer complaints concerning unauthorized enrollments or plan changes? Please provide the average timeline
Rep. Doggett Statement on SCOTUS Decision on Texas Redistricting
Trump and his enablers do not consume our democracy, replacing it with autocracy. Trump’s racial gerrymandering
As Republicans Plot Latest Health Rollback, Rep. Doggett Introduces HSA Consumer Protection Legislation
Health Subcommittee, introduced the Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Consumer Protection Act to prevent the misuse of these accounts … implement consumer protection guardrails against misleading junk fees. As they seek to undermine the Affordable Care Act, Republicans
Congressman Castro Leads Texas House Dems in Fight Against Trump's Tomato Tariffs
have significant economic consequences, including higher prices for consumers, reduced variety of tomatoes, and negative impacts … fair pricing, and upheld minimum quality standards for consumers. Despite bipartisan appeals from federal and state officials, including
Congresswoman Escobar Joins 120 House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Stop Unlawful Plan to Eliminate Bipartisan CDFI Fund
financial institutions leverage to provide financial access to consumers and small businesses. They go on to warn that … ensure CDFIs could serve as a lifeline to consumers and small businesses in underserved communities across the country
Bailouts for Argentina; Hunger for Central Texas Families
Texas HHSC, remain open and operational. Eligible consumers should continue to apply for SNAP benefits, complete renewal applications