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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

Money
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Consumer Reports, US PIRG, Secure Resilient Future Foundation, and the Center for Democracy and Technology Propose, “Connected Consumer Products End of Life Disclosure Act” to Address IoT Security Risks

Consumer Reports, Secure Resilient Future Foundation (SRFF), US PIRG, and the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), today announced a joint effort to address the…

March 12, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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Consumer Reports statement on the elimination of two critical USDA food safety advisory committees

Termination of key advisory committees signals food safety will not be a priority at USDA WASHINGTON DC – Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at…

March 6, 2025

Food
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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

Money
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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

Money
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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

Money
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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

Money
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Consumer Reports Tests of Synthetic Braiding Hair Find Carcinogens in All Products

CR Calls on FDA to Regulate Synthetic Braiding Hair, Citing Toxic Chemical Risks YONKERS, NY—Consumer Reports (CR) tested two samples each of 10 popular synthetic…

February 27, 2025

HealthProduct Safety
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Consumer and Privacy Groups Oppose New Mexico H.B. 410, (Comprehensive Privacy Legislation)

Consumer Reports, along with a coalition of privacy and consumer groups, oppose New Mexico H.B. 410, a comprehensive privacy bill. The bill seeks to provide…

February 26, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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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

Money
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