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Consumer Reports statement on Representative Waters’ bill to prevent crypto conflicts of interest by restricting government officials from owning digital assets

WASHINGTON DC – Delicia Hand, senior director, digital marketplace, at Consumer Reports issued the following statement today on Representative Maxine Waters’ bill that prohibits the…

May 22, 2025

Money
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House passes budget package that slashes CFPB budget by 70 percent

Extreme budget cut will cripple the CFPB’s ability to protect consumers; Consumer Reports calls on Senate to restore the CFPB’s funding  WASHINGTON DC – Tucked…

May 22, 2025

Money
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“Treat Online Abuse Like Spam”: New Report Urges Social Media Platforms to Fight Online Abuse with Tools Users Can Control

Washington, DC —A groundbreaking new report released by PEN America and Consumer Reports, titled Treating Online Abuse Like Spam: How Platforms Can Reduce Exposure to…

May 21, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports calls on Congress to recognize the role of states when considering AI legislation

The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade will hold a hearing tomorrow titled AI Regulation and the Future of US Leadership.  This hearing follows…

May 20, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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Washington Governor signs key digital right to repair bill into law

Consumer Reports applauds new law that will extend rights to nearly 8 million Washingtonians Olympia, WA — Washington Governor Bob Ferguson today signed a digital…

May 19, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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CFPB withdraws proposed rule that would have prevented data brokers from selling or misusing consumers’ sensitive personal data

Abandoning the proposed rules leaves consumers vulnerable to fraud and without protection to ensure data collected and sold about them is accurate WASHINGTON DC –…

May 14, 2025

MoneyTech & Privacy
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California Assembly passes bill banning unfair surveillance pricing

Consumer Reports praises legislation prohibiting companies from setting prices based on personal data gathered about customers SACRAMENTO, CA – Under a bill passed earlier this…

May 14, 2025

MoneyTech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports: Energy Star May Be on the Chopping Block

CR urges EPA to find a way to preserve popular program that delivers big benefits to consumers and companies CR’s March 2025 nationally-representative survey found…

May 13, 2025

Energy
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Consumer Reports opposes AI state preemption language in House budget reconciliation bill

Congressional Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce committee introduced a budget reconciliation bill late last night that included a broad prohibition on state laws…

May 12, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports Condemns Illegal Firing of CPSC Commissioners

Unlawful removal of Consumer Product Safety Commission leaders demolishes agency’s role as independent, bipartisan, data-driven safety watchdog Consumers will be at greater risk from unsafe…

May 9, 2025

Product Safety
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