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California Senator Padilla introduces bill requiring protein powder makers to test products for heavy metals and publicly disclose results

Consumer Reports’ tests found toxic lead contamination widespread in protein powders SACRAMENTO, CA – A new bill introduced by California State Senator Steve Padilla aims…

February 11, 2026

Food

Press Release

Consumer Reports praises Maine House of Representatives for advancing comprehensive privacy bill

Augusta, Maine – The Maine House of Representatives today advanced the Maine Online Data Privacy Act (Maine L.D. 1822), a comprehensive privacy bill that would…

February 10, 2026

Tech & Privacy

Press Release

CFPB on “life support” one year after it was targeted for shutdown

Consumers are left more vulnerable to scams, fraud, and abusive financial practices WASHINGTON DC – One year after staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…

February 9, 2026

Money

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Consumer Reports backs introduction of federal right to repair legislation

Washington, DC — Consumer Reports announced its support for the Fair Repair Act, federal legislation introduced today in the Senate by U.S. Senator Luján of…

February 5, 2026

Tech & Privacy

Letter to Senate Commerce Committee: AV Hearing “Hit the Road, Mac: The Future of Self-Driving Cars.”

Consumer Reports (CR), the independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan member organization, writes regarding the February 4, 2026, hearing, “Hit the Road, Mac: The Future of Self-Driving…

February 5, 2026

Cars

Consumer Reports and EPIC Request Amendments to Pennsylvania H.B. 78, (Consumer Privacy Legislation)

Consumer Reports and the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) are requesting amendments to Pennsylvania H.B. 78, a comprehensive privacy bill. The bill seeks to provide…

February 4, 2026

Tech & Privacy

Consumer Reports Leads Coalition in Requesting Amendments to Wisconsin A.B. 172/S.B. 166, (Consumer Privacy Legislation)

Consumer Reports led a coalition of consumer and privacy groups in requesting amendments to Wisconsin A.B. 172/S.B. 166, a comprehensive privacy bill. The bill seeks…

February 4, 2026

Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports applauds Virginia Senate for advancing key location privacy bill

Richmond, VA – The Virginia Senate voted unanimously today to pass SB 338, legislation to amend the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act to ban the…

February 3, 2026

Tech & Privacy

Food Policy Insider: February 2026

Consumer Reports’ monthly roundup of its efforts to promote a safe and healthy food system. In this month’s Food Policy Insider: Is USDA Ignoring Modern…

February 3, 2026

Food

Consumer Reports Leads Coalition in Support of Virginia S.B. 338 (Banning the Sale of Precise Geolocation Data)

Consumer Reports, along with a coalition of privacy and consumer groups, strongly support of S.B. 338, legislation that would ban the sale of consumers’ precise…

January 29, 2026

Tech & Privacy