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Consumer Reports letter opposing S.919, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025 (GENIUS) Act

Consumer Reports letter urging Senators to oppose S. 919, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025 (GENIUS) Act unless it is…

May 7, 2025

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Starting This Week, All New Baby Loungers Must Meet Strong Safety Rules to Prevent Suffocation and Falls: Consumer Reports statement

All infant support cushions manufactured after May 5, 2025, must meet new federal standard enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission Consumer Reports investigation has…

May 6, 2025

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Consumer Reports statement: New clean vehicle tax would be punitive and wildly out of step with what Americans pay in federal gas tax

Older Americans would be disproportionately affected, according to new CR analysis WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week members of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced a…

May 2, 2025

Punitive Clean Vehicle Tax Would Harm Consumers—and Especially Seniors—But Won’t Solve Road Funding Shortfalls

Congress has proposed a new annual federal tax on clean vehicle owners. As currently written, in a bill before the House of Representatives, the tax…

May 2, 2025

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Consumer Reports Urges Congress to Reject Bills That Would Weaken the CFPB

WASHINGTON D.C. — Consumer Reports called on lawmakers in Congress to vote against a proposed 70% reduction in funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…

April 30, 2025

CR 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 Safety…

April 30, 2025

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Transportation Department keeps in place vital car crash reporting program, but misses chance to address underreporting: Consumer Reports statement

CR called in January for program to be maintained amid reports it could be eliminated; DOT order requires companies to report certain crashes in vehicles…

April 25, 2025

Key actions state financial regulators can take to promote responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in the finance sector

Consumer Reports memo highlighting ten key actions state financial regulators can take to help ensure fair and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning…

April 24, 2025

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USDA withdraws proposed framework to reduce salmonella illness from poultry

Consumer Reports criticizes withdrawal given recent developments that undermine USDA’s ability to protect the public from foodborne illness  WASHINGTON DC – The USDA’s decision to…

April 24, 2025

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Consumer Reports evaluates digital wallets and makes recommendations for how providers can improve their apps for consumers

YONKERS, NY – A new Consumer Reports evaluation of digital wallets found that they provide many benefits to consumers, including convenience, speed, safety, and record-keeping,…

April 24, 2025

Raising the Bar on Digital Wallets: How Six Leading Platforms Stack Up On Safety, Privacy, And Financial Well-Being

Executive Summary Digital wallets have emerged as a critical gateway to financial services, with 29% of Americans now using a digital wallet at least weekly.…

April 24, 2025

Digital Wallet Best Practices Playbook

Consumer Reports has developed a Digital Wallet Best Practices Playbook to support our vision for a Fair Digital Financial Marketplace. With our focus on raising…

April 23, 2025

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HHS and FDA announce plan for industry to voluntarily phase out harmful synthetic dyes in food

CR applauds goal but cautions that multistep, voluntary process could be drawn out, encourages states to adopt bans while agencies work towards phase-out  WASHINGTON DC…

April 22, 2025

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Consumer Reports urges the White House to abandon its plans to eliminate the independent, bipartisan Consumer Product Safety Commission

Draft plans to gut the independence of the CPSC are dangerously misguided and would leave Americans at greater risk of being harmed by unsafe products…

April 21, 2025

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U.S. District Court temporarily blocks mass layoffs that would gut the CFPB

Americans will pay a steep price if the CFPB is dismantled and prevented from carrying out its critical consumer protection mission  WASHINGTON DC – Consumer…

April 18, 2025

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Consumer Reports statement on CFPB’s scaled back priorities under Acting Director Vought

Internal memo represents a dramatic retreat from CFPB’s critical consumer watchdog mission WASHINGTON DC – Chuck Bell, advocacy program director at Consumer Reports, issued the…

April 17, 2025

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Groups call on President Trump to veto repeal of CFPB limits on unfair bank overdraft fees

Overturning the CFPB’s Rule Will Hurt Families Struggling With the High Cost of Living   WASHINGTON DC – A group of consumer, economic justice and…

April 16, 2025

Coalition letter urging President Trump to veto resolution repealing CFPB limits on overdraft fees

Letter from a group of consumer, economic justice and civil rights organizations urging President Trump to veto S.J. Res 18, which would overturn a Consumer…

April 16, 2025

Consumer Reports and EPIC Oppose Oklahoma S.B. 546, (Consumer Privacy Legislation)

Consumer Reports and the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) oppose Oklahoma S.B. 546, a comprehensive privacy bill. The bill seeks to provide to Oklahoma consumers…

April 15, 2025

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New Consumer Reports Survey Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Home Energy Efficiency Policies

Washington, D.C. — A new nationally representative survey of 2,291 US adults from Consumer Reports (CR) shows strong support by consumers for energy efficient home…

April 14, 2025

Consumer Reports Supports Massachusetts H. 78, (the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act)

Consumer Reports strongly supports H. 78, the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA), which would create some of the most substantive state level privacy protections…

April 14, 2025

Consumer Reports testifies on Massachusetts bill on surveillance pricing in grocery stores

Consumer Reports testified on a Massachusetts bill (H.99/S.47) that would prohibit the use of biometric data, like fingerprints and retina scans, in grocery store pricing.…

April 11, 2025

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House votes to repeal CFPB limits on excessive bank overdraft fees

Blocking the CFPB’s rule will cost vulnerable families billions in unfair fees   WASHINGTON DC – The House voted today to repeal a new rule…

April 9, 2025

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House votes to overturn CFPB rule that strengthened oversight of digital payment apps

Repeal leaves consumers vulnerable to fraud and privacy risks on big tech’s payment apps  WASHINGTON DC – In a major win for big tech at…

April 9, 2025

Consumer Reports letter in support of H.R. 1402, the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act (“TICKET ACT”)

Consumer Reports letter in support of H.R. 1402, the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act (“TICKET ACT”), which protects consumers by requiring “all-in…

April 8, 2025

Consumer Reports letter in support of H.R. 1479, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

Consumer Reports letter in support of H.R. 1479, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025, which protects consumers by requiring “all-in” pricing for hotel stays,…

April 8, 2025

Coalition urges USDA to reinstate critical food safety advisory committees

Letter from a coalition of consumer, industry and public health stakeholder groups urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reinstate the National Advisory Committee on…

April 8, 2025

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Halo Bassinet Sold by Major Retailers Puts Infants at Risk; Consumer Reports Calls for Product to Be Recalled: Consumer Reports Statement

Halo denies that the BassiNest Flex has a design defect, but CR tests found an unsafe tilt WASHINGTON, DC—Consumer Reports (CR) called on baby product…

April 8, 2025

Consumer Reports files comments with House Energy and Commerce Committee on federal privacy legislation

Consumer Reports filed comments in response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Request for Information on considerations for a federal comprehensive data privacy and…

April 7, 2025

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Consumer Reports delivers petitions urging HHS Secretary Kennedy to ensure FDA has staffing and resources needed to ensure infant formula products are safe

CR investigation found concerning heavy metals in some infant formula brands  WASHINGTON DC – Consumer Reports delivered over 27,000 petition signatures today to HHS Secretary…

April 7, 2025

Consumer Reports supports HB 1264, prohibiting surveillance pricing

Consumer Reports supports Colorado bill HB 1264, which would prohibit surveillance pricing and wages with reasonable exemptions. Surveillance pricing, also sometimes referred to as “personalized”…

April 4, 2025

Consumer Reports Submits Comments on CFPB’s Proposed Rule on Data Brokers

Consumer Reports submitted comments in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Request for Comment on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Protecting Americans…

April 2, 2025

Consumer Reports letter in support of California bill that phases out harmful ultra-processed food from school meals

Consumer Reports letter endorsing AB 1264, which aims to protect children’s health by requiring the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to define ultra-processed…

April 2, 2025

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Consumer Reports and Wesleyan University researchers release joint study examining online retailers’ compliance with state privacy opt-out requests

Washington, DC – Consumer Reports (CR) and researchers from Wesleyan University released findings today from a joint study that examines how companies are complying with…

April 1, 2025

CR letter to House of Representatives opposing resolution repealing CFPB’s limits on bank overdraft fees

Consumer Reports letter to the House of Representatives urging lawmakers to oppose H.J. Res 59, which would overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rule limiting…

March 31, 2025

CR letter to House of Representatives opposing resolution repealing CFPB’s rule that strengthened oversight of digital payment apps

Consumer Reports letter to the House of Representatives urging lawmakers to oppose H.J. Res. 64, which would overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rule that…

March 31, 2025

Consumer Reports letter urging the House of Representatives to reject the repeal of the CFPB’s ban of medical debt on credit reports

Consumer Reports letter to the House of Representatives urging lawmakers to oppose H.J. Res 74, which would overturn the CFPB’s rule that bans the reporting…

March 27, 2025

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Senate votes to repeal CFPB’s limits on excessive bank overdraft fees

Blocking the CFPB’s Rule will cost economically vulnerable families billions in unfair fees  WASHINGTON DC – The Senate voted today to repeal a new rule…

March 27, 2025

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Consumer Reports statement on mass layoffs at Department of Health & Human Services

Staff cuts endanger public health and undermine administration’s MAHA goals WASHINGTON DC – Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, issued the following…

March 27, 2025

Consumer Reports letter endorsing California bill requiring testing and reporting of heavy metals in prenatal vitamins

Consumer Reports letter in support of SB 646 (Weber Pierson), which strengthens maternal and fetal health protection by requiring testing and public disclosure of four…

March 26, 2025

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