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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 & Privacy Energy

Press Release

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

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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

Health Product 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

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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