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Consumer Reports applauds federal court ruling reinstating FTC commissioner

Washington, DC – Consumer Reports praised a federal court’s decision today to reinstate Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Justin Brookman,…

July 17, 2025

Tech & Privacy

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House approves CLARITY Act without needed protections for consumers and investors

WASHINGTON DC – A bill passed by the House today creates a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies without the safeguards needed to protect consumers and investors…

July 17, 2025

Money

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House passes GENIUS Act that fails to protect consumers In stablecoin market

Regulatory framework leaves consumers exposed to unacceptable risks WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill approved by the House today that establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins…

July 17, 2025

Money

Consumer Reports urges SEC to retain cyber incident reporting rules

Consumer Reports, along with Consumer Federation of America, the Secure Resilient Future Foundation, and the Electronic Privacy Information Center, filed comments with the Securities and…

July 17, 2025

Tech & Privacy

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Lawmakers Introduce Landmark Safer Beauty Bill Package to Address Dangerous Gaps in Cosmetic Safety

Bold, New Federal Legislation Will Make Beauty & Personal Care Products Safer for All by Banning the Worst Toxic Chemicals, Protecting Communities of Color, &…

July 17, 2025

Health Product Safety

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Consumer Reports Joins Call to Fully Fund NHTSA in FY26 Appropriations Bill

WASHINGTON, DC—Consumer Reports and a coalition of public health, consumer, and safety organizations urged Congress to reject harmful cuts to the National Highway Traffic Safety…

July 16, 2025

Cars

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Consumer Reports submits comments opposing DOE rules to withdraw critical appliance efficiency standards

Withdrawal of 17 efficiency standards could cost consumers and businesses over $54 billion in increased utility costs. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Reports (CR) submitted comment…

July 16, 2025

Energy

CR submits comments opposing DOE proposal to withdraw 17 appliance efficiency standards

Consumer Reports (CR) submitted comment letters in opposition to the Department of Energy’s proposal to withdraw 17 critical appliance efficiency standards. These standards have saved…

July 16, 2025

Energy

Consumers Want Efficient Appliances: 22,774 consumers sign petition urging the Department of Energy to withdraw proposals to slash existing appliance efficiency standards

Consumer Reports filed a petition with the Department of Energy (DOE) on behalf of 22,000+ consumers, urging the Department to withdraw proposals that would roll back…

July 15, 2025

Energy

Consumer Reports files comments with NIST on IoT security

Consumer Reports recently provided comments on the development of an updated framework for IoT device cybersecurity to the National Infrastructure and Standards Agency (NIST). The…

July 15, 2025

Tech & Privacy