The Office of the Attorney General William Tong

Attorney General Tong Helps Secure New Federal Energy Standards for American Families

Attorney General William Tong today announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) committing DOE to a new timetable for updating energy efficiency standards for 20 categories of common consumer products and commercial equipment. The impacted products and equipment range from residential furnaces to laundry machines to electric motors.

Attorney General Tong Leads Call to FCC to Expand Anti-Robocall Protections

Attorney General William Tong this week led a multistate coalition of 51 attorneys general calling on the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to expand anti-robocall protections.

Attorney General Tong Urges FTC to Strengthen Car Rules to Prevent Consumer Harm, Misrepresentations

Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general calling on the Federal Trade Commission to adopt and strengthen guidance on automobile sales.

Attorney General Tong Fights to Protect Airline Customers

Attorney General William Tong today joined a multi-state coalition urging Congress to allow attorneys general to enforce state and federal consumer protections for airline travelers. This request comes after attorneys general received thousands of complaints from outraged passengers, claiming airlines have failed in their service responsibilities, causing significant frustrations and unnecessary challenges.

Attorney General Tong Seeks Answers from M&T Bank Regarding Connecticut Job Commitments, Customer Service

Attorney General William Tong issued a letter to M&T Bank expressing concern and seeking information regarding numerous complaints from consumers and employees following the conversion from People’s United Bank.