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Consumer Reports Calls on Congress to Make Roads Safer, Cleaner, and Fairer in Next Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill

WASHINGTON, DC—Consumer Reports (CR) today announced its recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the next…

August 20, 2025

CarsEnergy

CR comments to DOT and E&C for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill

Consumer Reports (CR) today announced its recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the next surface…

August 20, 2025

CarsEnergy

Consumer Reports letter to FDA commenting on its proposed tool for prioritizing post-market assessments of food chemicals

In a letter submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Reports notes that it strongly supports the agency’s decision to develop an enhanced…

August 18, 2025

Food

CR and Unleaded Kids letter calling for an investigation of baby food companies’ compliance with state’s heavy metal disclosure law

Letter from Consumer Reports and Unleaded Kids to the California Attorney General and  the Department of Public Health calling on them to investigate whether some…

August 13, 2025

Food
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More than 75,000 consumers urge FTC to crack down on AI voice cloning fraud

Washington, DC – Consumer Reports delivered a petition today signed by more than 75,000 consumers urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to hold companies accountable…

August 13, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports and Unleaded Kids rate baby food brands on reporting lead, arsenic, and other toxins in products as required by California law

Earth’s Best, Once Upon a Farm, and Plum Organics earn top scores, Consumer Reports offers tips for parents YONKERS, NY – A new investigation by…

August 7, 2025

Food

Consumer Reports engages state leaders at the 2025 National Conference of State Legislatures

Consumer Reports advocates are attending the National Conference of State Legislatures in Boston to engage with policymakers on a variety of pressing issues for consumers,…

August 2, 2025

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Consumer Reports Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Allow Firing of CPSC Commissioners

WASHINGTON, DC—The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted an emergency request from the Justice Department, allowing the removal of Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) agency leaders…

July 24, 2025

Product Safety
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Consumer Reports raises concerns over White House AI Action Plan

Washington, DC – Earlier today, the White House unveiled a policy plan titled “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan.” Consumer Reports is concerned about…

July 23, 2025

Tech & PrivacyEnergy
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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

HealthProduct 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

Consumer Reports letter to the House urging lawmakers to oppose the CLARITY Act

Consumer Reports letter to the House urging lawmakers to oppose the Digital Market Clarity Act of 2025 (the CLARITY Act, H.R.3633) unless substantially amended to…

July 15, 2025

Money

Consumer Reports letter to the House urging lawmakers to oppose the GENIUS Act

Consumer Reports letter to the House urging lawmakers to oppose S.1582, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025 (GENIUS) Act, unless…

July 14, 2025

Money

Consumer Reports supports California AI Transparency Act, AB 853

Consumer Reports supports the California AI Transparency Act, AB 853. This bill takes on a growing problem for consumers: differentiating between authentic and AI-generated content…

July 11, 2025

Tech & Privacy

CR letter to California Senate Environmental Quality Committee in support of AB 1264

Consumer Reports letter to the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee urging its members to support AB 1264, which bans particularly harmful ultra-processed food from school…

July 9, 2025

Food

The most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S.: Mid-year 2025 report

Consumer Reports analysis identifying the most contaminated poultry plants in the U.S. based on a review of data from the Food Safety and Inspection Service…

July 9, 2025

Food

CR updated comments to CPSC on Agenda and Priorities: FY 2026 and 2027

Consumer Reports (CR), the independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan member organization, welcomes the chance to submit comments on the agenda and priorities of the Consumer Product…

July 9, 2025

Product Safety

CR joins allies in explaining what to know about Colorado’s AI law and the push to weaken it

Consumer Reports, along with allies from the Colorado AFL-CIO, Center for Democracy and Technology, ACLU Colorado, and Towards Justice, explained in a two-pager for legislators…

July 3, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports: Circuit Court Preserves Bipartisan Leadership at the Consumer Product Safety Commission Pending Appeal

CR calls on Congress to preserve the CPSC as an independent agency, and support its vital mission to protect the public from hazardous consumer products…

July 2, 2025

Product Safety
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California Senate Education Committee approves bill that protects children from unhealthy ultra-processed food in schools

Groundbreaking bill directs California to identify particularly harmful ultra-processed foods to be phased out of schools  SACRAMENTO, CA — A landmark bill that bans unhealthy…

July 2, 2025

Food
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Senate passes budget bill with devastating cut to CFPB’s funding

Bill slashes CFPB’s budget nearly in half and leaves consumers vulnerable to fraud and abuse  WASHINGTON DC – The Senate narrowly approved the budget reconciliation…

July 1, 2025

Money
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Consumer Reports backs Senate vote upholding states’ role over AI regulation

Washington, DC – The U.S. Senate voted 99-1 earlier this morning to remove the 10-year moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence in budget reconciliation…

July 1, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports urges Senate to reject budget bill provision that cuts CFPB’s funding by 50 percent

Slashing the CFPB’s budget will leave consumers vulnerable to fraud and abuse  WASHINGTON DC – In a letter sent to the Senate today, Consumer Reports called on…

June 27, 2025

Money

Consumer Reports letter urging the Senate to reject a 50 percent cut to the CFPB’s funding in the budget bill

Letter from Consumer Reports to the Senate urging its members to oppose the budget reconciliation bill provision that would cut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s…

June 27, 2025

Money

Consumer Reports Supports the California Location Privacy Act (A.B. 322)

Consumer Reports supports AB 322, legislation that would create commonsense protections around the collection and use of precise geolocation data, including banning the sale of…

June 26, 2025

Tech & Privacy

Consumer Reports letter to California Assembly Health Committee in support of SB 646, which requires public disclosure of heavy metals in prenatal vitamins

Letter from Consumer Reports to the California Assembly Health Committee, urging its members to support SB 646, which strengthens fetal and maternal health protections by…

June 24, 2025

Food

Consumer Reports letter to California Senate Education Committee in support of AB 1264, which bans harmful ultra-processed food from schools

Letter from Consumer Reports to the California Senate Education Committee urging its members to support AB 1264, a bill that will protect children’s health by…

June 24, 2025

Food
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Consumer Reports applauds reintroduction of California Location Privacy Act

SACRAMENTO, CA – Consumer Reports today announced support for the reintroduction of the California Location Privacy Act, legislation that would create commonsense protections around the…

June 24, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports applauds Texas governor for signing Right to Repair bill into law

Austin, TX —Consumer Reports applauds the Texas governor for signing HB 2963 into law. The legislation will require manufacturers of consumer electronics worth more than…

June 22, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports statement on Senate Parliamentarian’s decision blocking budget bill provision that would have defunded the CFPB

WASHINGTON DC – Chuck Bell, advocacy program director at Consumer Reports, issued the following statement in response to the Senate Parliamentarian’s ruling that a provision…

June 20, 2025

Money
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Senate OKs GENIUS Act without safeguards needed to protect consumers and the financial system from stablecoin risks

WASHINGTON DC – A bill approved by the Senate today that establishes a regulatory framework governing stablecoins fails to include the protections needed to ensure…

June 18, 2025

Money
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Beauty Justice Act Passes the Senate, Nearly 40 Business Urge NY Assembly to Act Now and Pass the Bill Before the Session Ends

YONKERS, NY — This morning, advocates, business leaders, and public health experts delivered a letter to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to urge the New York…

June 16, 2025

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