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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 letter urging Senate to reject repeal of CFPB’s overdraft fee limits

Consumer Reports letter urging the Senate to oppose S.J. Res 18 to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s overdraft rule, which will reduce most overdraft…

March 26, 2025

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Consumer Reports endorses bill proposed by New York Attorney General Letitia James to strengthen state’s consumer protection law

Bill empowers the Attorney General and consumers to challenge unfair business practices  ALBANY, NY —  Consumer Reports called on New York lawmakers to support a…

March 13, 2025

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House Financial Services Committee votes to repeal CFPB’s limits on excessive overdraft fees

Blocking the rule will cost vulnerable families billions in unfair fees    WASHINGTON DC – The House Financial Services Committee voted today to repeal limits…

March 5, 2025

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Senate votes to repeal CFPB’s digital payment apps oversight rule, House to vote soon

Repeal would leave consumers vulnerable to fraud and privacy risks on big tech’s payment apps  WASHINGTON DC – In a major setback for consumers, the…

March 5, 2025

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CFPB drops lawsuit against big bank operators of Zelle payment app for failing to protect consumers from fraud

CFPB dismisses enforcement action as Senate prepares to vote on repeal of  Bureau’s rule to supervise digital payment apps offered by big tech  WASHINGTON DC…

March 4, 2025

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Consumer Reports letter urging the Senate to reject the repeal of the CFPB’s digital payment app oversight rule

Consumer Reports letter to the Senate urging it to reject a Congressional Review Act resolution that would repeal the CFPB’s rule giving it the authority…

March 4, 2025

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CFPB drops enforcement lawsuit against Capital One for misleading customers about its low interest savings accounts

Capital One customers lose potential reimbursements of up to $2 billion; consumers stand to lose even more if other cases are dropped  ALEXANDRIA, VA –…

February 27, 2025

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Consumer Reports urges Senate Banking Committee to strengthen GENIUS Act to ensure consumers are protected from stablecoin risks

Bill needs significant improvements to balance innovation and consumer protections WASHINGTON DC – Consumer Reports called on the Senate Banking Committee today to adopt a…

February 26, 2025

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