NAAG Urges FTC to Create Robust Rule Outlawing Impersonation Scams
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter signed by 49 attorneys general in response to a request for comments by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on a federal rule to combat impersonation scams. The letter raises concerns about the plethora of impersonation scams targeting consumers and the current lack of a national rule…
NAAG Responds to FDA’s Comment Request on New Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Rules
In response to a request for comments from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding new rules regulating over-the-counter hearing aids, NAAG submitted comments encouraging the FDA to take the below steps to ensure that states maintain a role as regulators in this emerging market: The FDA should define preemption terms in a way that…
NAAG Challenges Efforts to Weaken Laws Against Human Trafficking & Sexual Abuse
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) wrote a letter to the American Law Institute (ALI) urging them to reject proposed changes to Section 213 of the Model Penal Code (MPC) that would weaken the ability of states to prosecute sexual assault, abuse, exploitation, and trafficking crimes; jeopardize the safety of victims of these crimes;…
NAAG Endorses Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2021
We support H.R. 4193, and S. 2827, the Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2021.
NAAG Endorses State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021
State attorneys general around the country are actively pursuing significant antitrust enforcement actions on behalf of consumers in their respective states.
NAAG Endorses Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
H.R. 1215 provides much needed education and training for the employees most likely to be able to detect and report elder fraud and scams. The bill also provides a mechanism for vigorous monitoring of elder fraud, provides information on such schemes to the public, and coordinates reporting with law enforcement authorities. For these reasons, we strongly urge the Senate to take action and pass H.R. 1215.
NAAG Asks Congress to Support State Antitrust Efforts
As Congress once again considers antitrust reform measures that will have significant impacts on our citizens and business communities for years to come, we encourage you to enhance the antitrust enforcement capabilities of the states, in addition to federal agencies. We thank you for your leadership on this important matter.
