White House Announces New Initiatives Targeting Consumer Experience

This week, the Biden-Harris Administration launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing what it describes as everyday hassles that waste Americans’ time and money. This new government-wide effort, called “Time Is Money,” seeks to regulate various business practices that the administration claims add unnecessary burdens to consumers’ lives. The initiative includes actions from multiple federal agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Several key actions in the White House plan include:

The administration also announced initiatives related to airline refunds and health insurance claims.