Congressman Steve Cohen was one of four members of the House of Representatives honored with the “Champion of Consumer Rights” Award,

The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys established The Champion of Consumer Rights award in 1993 to honor those individuals who have distinguished themselves through leadership, scholarship, or legal advocacy by giving voice to American families facing financial crisis.

NACBA President Carey Ebert commended this year’s recipients:

“In an atmosphere of unprecedented home foreclosures, unemployment and soaring medical costs, American families desperately needed someone to champion their concerns.  This year’s recipients have answered the call and stepped up to help struggling Americans in economic crisis.  These recipients have shown American families the dignity and respect they deserve in times of trouble.”

Read more at the NACBA website.