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Check out our latest financial counseling newsletter on how to keep cool this summer without breaking the bank. Read more on what you need to know about summer energy costs, plus programs that can help!

Keeping Cool Without Breaking the Bank: What DC Residents Should Know About Summer Energy Costs — Tzedek DC Why are my bills so high? What does this mean during hot summer weather? Many DC residents are already seeing unusually high electricity bills this year, even before the hottest months arrive. With summer approaching, rising energy costs and uncertainty about assistance programs are making it hard

Tzedek DC was proud to be part of the working group that helped shape updates to DC’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act.

This bill strengthens protections for residents by expanding who can be held accountable in consumer transactions, making clear that abusive practices are illegal, and closing loopholes that have made it harder to challenge harmful conduct. It also increases available damages and improves enforcement tools so residents, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection can more effectively hold bad actors accountable.

These updates help ensure the law reflects how consumer harm happens in the real world and provides stronger, more meaningful protections for DC communities.

DC Council Approves Consumer Protection Procedures Act Amendments — Tzedek DC New protections passed on June 2 by the DC Council will strengthen bans on abusive practices to ensure bad actors can be held accountable. Through participation in a consumer rights stakeholder group, Tzedek DC helped shape the bill—the Enhancing Consumer Protection Procedures Amendment Act of 202

Check out our latest , featuring our awesome new Development & Communications Associate Sarah Foster, plus some awesome updates from last month—including media features and a new program launch!

Tzedekation Digest | May 2026 Sarah Foster is Tzedek DC's Development and Communications Associate. Sarah holds a Master of Public Policy and Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Political Science with concentrations in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies from York College of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining T...

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyous and peaceful Eid al-Adha!