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Consumer Reports urges Nebraska legislature to strengthen new privacy law

Lincoln, NE —Consumer Reports calls on the Nebraska legislature to strengthen L.B. 1294, a consumer data privacy bill that was included in L.B. 1074, and…

April 19, 2024

Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports applauds Senate vote to reject measure that would have blocked EPA clean car rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today voted to reject a bill (S. 4072) that would have blocked the Environmental Protection Agency from implementing a…

April 18, 2024

Cars Energy

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Consumer Reports Calls for Recall of Chibebe Snuggle Pods Due to Infant Suffocation Hazard

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a public warning today urging consumers to immediately stop using Chibebe Snuggle Pods because…

April 18, 2024

Product Safety

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Consumer Reports urges House Financial Services Committee to reject repeal of CFPB’s limits on credit card late fees

CR also calls on committee to oppose bills to allow earned wage access cash advances and other new fintech services without needed consumer protections WASHINGTON,…

April 17, 2024

Money

CR letter to House Financial Services Committee urging it to oppose HR 7428 and HR 7440

Letter from Consumer Reports to the members of the House Financial Services Committee urging them to oppose H.R. 7428, the “Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection…

April 17, 2024

Money

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Consumer Reports: New dishwasher standards will help consumers save money on energy bills, while ensuring shoppers have good choices that perform well

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its final version of new energy and water efficiency standards for dishwashers. This is the…

April 17, 2024

Energy

CR letter urging House Financial Service’s Committee to reject repeal of CFPB’s credit card late fee limits

Letter from Consumer Reports to members of the House Financial Services Committee urging them to oppose House Joint Resolution 122, which would repeal the CFPB’s…

April 16, 2024

Money

Consumer Reports Submits Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee Regarding the Discussion Draft of the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA)

Consumer Reports submitted a letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee ahead of its hearing on the discussion draft of the American Privacy Rights…

April 16, 2024

Tech & Privacy

Consumer Reports Opposes CA SB 1076, Legislation to Amend the Delete Act

Consumer Reports strongly opposes CA SB 1076, legislation backed by data brokers that would amend the California Delete Act to make it more difficult for…

April 16, 2024

Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports: As Earth Day arrives, the lifetime cost of climate change for a baby born in the U.S. in 2024 could be nearly $500,000

– New report conducted by ICF adds up the impact on consumer costs for housing, health, food, transportation, income WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Earth…

April 16, 2024

Energy

Study: Cost of Climate Change to an American Born in 2024

The study “Cost of Climate Change to an American Born in 2024” was conducted by ICF for Consumer Reports. ICF is a global consulting firm…

April 16, 2024

Energy

Methodology: Cost of Climate Change to an American Born in 2024

This is the methodology for the study “Cost of Climate Change to an American Born in 2024.” The study was conducted by ICF for Consumer…

April 16, 2024

Energy

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Consumer Reports Statement on the CPSC’s Safety Warning On UPP E-Bike Batteries Linked to Several Reports of Battery Fires and Property Damage

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today issued an urgent warning to the public regarding the safety risks posed by Unit…

April 15, 2024

Product Safety

Joint letter calling on Congress to increase funding for antitrust enforcement

Consumer Reports and 35 other groups wrote to Congress urging that both the Commerce, Science, and Justice (CJS) and the Financial Services and General Government…

April 15, 2024

Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports urges Nebraska to strengthen newly passed privacy bill

Lincoln, NE —Consumer Reports calls on the Nebraska legislature to strengthen L.B. 1294, a recently passed consumer data privacy bill that was included in L.B.…

April 12, 2024

Tech & Privacy

Consumer Reports supports California AI bias bill if amended

Consumer Reports and a coalition of privacy, labor, equity, economic justice, and civil rights groups submitted a joint letter, supporting California’s A.B. 2930 if the…

April 11, 2024

Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports applauds EPA’s final rule limiting PFAS in drinking water

EPA’s rule will protect the public from widespread “forever chemical” contamination in the nation’s drinking water linked to serious health concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer…

April 10, 2024

Food

Blog: EPA emissions standards to deliver huge consumer and climate benefits while preserving consumer choice

By Chris Harto, Senior Policy Analyst, Transportation and Energy, Consumer Reports The U.S. has unveiled a new set of rules to reduce harmful air…

April 9, 2024

Cars Energy

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Consumer Reports applauds rollout of broadband consumer label

FCC will require internet providers to display easy-to-read, nutrition-style labels at all points of sale Washington DC – Starting tomorrow, the Federal Communications Commission will…

April 9, 2024

Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports urges USDA to remove Lunchables From National School Lunch Program

CR tests find Lunchables and similar lunch kits contain relatively high levels of lead, cadmium and sodium; all but one contain harmful phthalates WASHINGTON, D.C.…

April 9, 2024

Food

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Consumer Reports praises Maryland legislature for passing groundbreaking privacy bill

Annapolis, Maryland — The Maryland state legislature advanced a privacy bill supported by Consumer Reports that marks a significant development in state privacy law. If…

April 8, 2024

Tech & Privacy

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Bill banning harmful food dyes in school food advances in California

California bill seeks to keep school children safe from harmful food dyes SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On April 3, the California Committee on Education voted to…

April 4, 2024

Food

Consumer Reports supports California bill aimed at government procurement of AI, SB 892

Consumer Reports supports California bill SB 892, which would require the state to establish standards for purchasing AI technology. Specifically, the bill would: …

April 3, 2024

Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports supports CFPB’s proposed rule to limit excessive overdraft fees

CR supports the proposal but advises the CFPB to include smaller financial institutions to protect more consumers from this abusive practice WASHINGTON, D.C. – In…

April 1, 2024

Money

CR Comment Letter on CFPB Proposed Overdraft Rule

Consumer Reports appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed rule to amend Regulations E and Z to update regulatory…

April 1, 2024

Money

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Consumer Reports calls on Kentucky Governor Beshear to veto flawed privacy bill

Frankfort, KY —Consumer Reports urges Governor Andy Beshearto veto H.B. 15, a weak consumer data privacy bill that passed the Kentucky General Assembly today despite…

March 28, 2024

Tech & Privacy

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Oregon Governor signs landmark right to repair bill into law

Consumer Reports applauds new law that provides Oregonians with the right to repair their digital devices Salem, OR. — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek today signed…

March 27, 2024

Tech & Privacy

Consumer Reports Submits Coalition Letter in Support of CA A.B. 3048 (Mandatory Browser Opt-Out Signals)

Consumer Reports and a coalition of privacy groups, individual advocates, and researchers submitted a coalition letter in support of CA A.B. 3048, a bill that…

March 26, 2024

Tech & Privacy

Consumer Reports submits testimony on Connecticut SB 2, AI legislation

Consumer Reports submitted comments to the Connecticut General Assembly in advance of the General Law Committee’s hearing on SB 2, which would place new regulations…

March 26, 2024

Tech & Privacy

Letter of support for Kids Online Safety Act

Dear Majority Leader Schumer and Leader McConnell: Consumer Reports supports S.1409 and applauds the bipartisan group of 65 Senators working together to help ensure a…

March 21, 2024

Tech & Privacy

Consumer coalition letter to federal regulators requesting an open, transparent process for review of proposed Capital One-Discover merger

Consumer Reports joined a coalition of 30 community, consumer, civil rights, and public interest groups calling on federal bank and antitrust regulators to follow several…

March 21, 2024

Money

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Consumer Reports statement on antitrust lawsuit filed against Apple by the U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of 16 states

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of 16 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple today for maintaining a monopoly…

March 21, 2024

Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports: New EPA rule sets practical standards to deliver cleaner cars and trucks, with more fuel-cost-saving choices for consumers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a final rule for new standards to reduce emissions and pollution from new cars and…

March 20, 2024

Energy Cars

Letter in support of restoring full funding for the Department of Justice Antitrust Division

The Honorable Amy Klobuchar United States Senate 425 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Klobuchar, We write to thank you for your…

March 20, 2024

Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports endorses Pennsylvania bill to ban harmful food dyes and additives

Dyes and additives prohibited under bill have been linked to serious health problems HARRISBURG, PA – Consumer Reports endorsed a pair of bills today that…

March 19, 2024

Food

Joint comments to the CPSC on the proposed Safety Standard for Infant Support Cushions

Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Reports, Kids In Danger, National Center for Health Research, Public Citizen, and U.S. Public Interest Research Group welcome the opportunity…

March 18, 2024

Product Safety

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Consumer Reports supports New York Department of Financial Services’ efforts to protect consumers from algorithmic discrimination in insurance

CR offers recommendations for further strengthening Department’s efforts to ensure consumers are treated fairly by AI systems used by insurers YONKERS, NY – Consumer Reports…

March 18, 2024

Money

CR letter supporting New York Department of Financial Services’ efforts to protect consumers from algorithmic discrimination

Consumer Reports letter to the New York Department of Financial Services applauding its proposed circular letter outlining the steps it expects insurance companies to take…

March 18, 2024

Money

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Consumer Reports applauds FCC vote requiring cable companies to display all-in price on consumer bills and promotional materials

Washington, DC – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted today to approve rules that will require cable and satellite providers to display an “all-in” price…

March 14, 2024

Money Tech & Privacy

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Consumer Reports: FCC’s new product label is “a step in the right direction” for cybersecurity

Washington, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today voted unanimously in favor of the implementation of a voluntary U.S. cybersecurity labeling program for consumers’…

March 14, 2024

Tech & Privacy