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July 07, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer Groups in Support of California CARS Act
July 01, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer Advocacy Groups in Submitting Comment Regarding Executive Order, “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account”
June 18, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer, Public Health Advocates in Asking Administration to Address Alcohol in MAHA Deliberations
June 17, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Energy Advocacy Groups Submit Comments on Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnace Fans
June 11, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Complaint and Request for Investigation: Unlicensed Practice of Medicine and Mental Health Provider Impersonation on Character-Based Generative AI Platforms
June 09, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer Advocates in Opposing Cuts to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
June 04, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA to U.S. House of Energy and Commerce Oversight: Focus on Protecting Consumers from Robocalls and Robotexts with Resources and Enforcement
May 27, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Massachusetts Legislature to Reduce Use of Geographic Territory in Auto Insurance Pricing
May 27, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Raising Awareness of Alcohol Cancer Risk: A U.S. Surgeon General’s Warning for All 50 States
May 22, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Call Attention to Public Enforcement Actions Dismissed by the CFPB
May 16, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Housing, Consumer, and Civil Rights Organizations Call Attention to Federal Rollbacks Worsening the Nation’s Housing Crisis
May 16, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Virtual Currency Victory in Alaska Legislature
May 13, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates, Children’s Health Providers Urge Federal Health Officials to Restore Lead Poisoning Surveillance Unit
May 08, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to CPSC Regarding NEISS Database Utility and Importance
May 08, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Testimony to CPSC for Annual Priorities Hearing
May 06, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Louisiana to Require Insurance Premium Discounts for Consumers in Louisiana Fortify Homes Program
April 29, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer Advocacy Groups in Submitting Comments to the FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” Notice
April 29, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Language in Reconciliation Bill That Would Harm Worker Protections, Financial Reforms, and Public Health & Safety Standards
April 28, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Eric Halperin Declarations in NTEU v. Vought
April 25, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Question Renewed Opposition to Ireland Alcohol Labeling Law
April 21, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Over 250 Organizations Urging Congress to Support Continued Funding for Housing Counseling
April 17, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Joins Other Consumer Groups and Housing Industry in Supporting Bill That Would Restrict Trigger Leads
April 16, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Montana to Conduct A Study on Its Property Insurance Market
April 14, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Proposed Dismantling of Federal Emergency Management Agency
April 10, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks Senate Banking to Investigate Excessive Executive Compensation in FHLBank System
April 10, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Calls on Federal Trade Commission to Resume Holding Open Meetings and Having Comment Periods
April 08, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates and Food Industry Ask USDA to Reinstate Food Safety Advisory Committees
April 07, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer Advocates, Industry in Urging Congress to Fund Food Chemical Review
April 02, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
24 Consumer Representatives Urge Washington State to Approve Bill to Get Insurance Refunds to Mistreated Consumers
April 02, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins EPIC and NCL Urge the CFPB to Finalize Data Broker Accountability Rules
April 02, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports California Bill Targeting Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods
April 01, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Opposes Attempts to Undermine California's Prevention Pollution Standards
April 01, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Support for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regulation to Protect Consumers Under the Credit Practices Act
March 31, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Leads Coalition in Opposing Weak Connecticut AI Bill
March 31, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Opposes Gutting of Nevada's Insurance Consumer Protections
March 25, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Amicus Brief in Support of Overturning Court Decision Undermining Protections Against Unwanted Robocalls
March 25, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America and Other Advocates Oppose Illegal Firings of Federal Trade Commissioners
March 25, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Advancement of California Location Data Privacy Bill
March 24, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Supports Texas Proposal to Ban "Tying" of Insurance Policies
March 24, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Files Amicus Brief in Support of FTC's Click-to-Cancel Rule
March 20, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes FDA Move to Put Traceability on Ice
March 20, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Leads Coalition Urging Inclusion of Labor, Civil Rights, and Consumer Protection in Business Friendly Maryland "AI Working Group Bill"
March 19, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Support of Oregon Bill That Would Restrict Use of Algorithmic Price-Fixing Software for Rents
March 19, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Support for Bill Enabling Insurance Consumers to Get Restitution If Wronged
March 18, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition in Supporting California Surveillance Pricing Prohibition Bill
March 11, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Co-Signs Letter Expressing Support for FHA Mortgage Program and Its Loss Mitigation Tools
March 05, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Courtney Griffin, Director of Consumer Product Safety for Consumer Federation of America before the Pennsylvania House Energy Committee in Support of HB 660
March 05, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Courtney Griffin, Director of Consumer Product Safety for Consumer Federation of America before the Connecticut Joint Energy and Technology Committee in Support of SB 1352, An Act Promoting Energy Efficiency
March 03, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges New Mexico to Ban Credit Scores in Auto Insurance
February 24, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports New Mexico Algorithmic Discrimination Bill
February 21, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Washington State Bill That Would Get Restitution for Insurance Consumers Who Have Been Overcharged
February 19, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges House of Representatives to Pass Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act
February 18, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Trump Administration to Follow the Science on Alcohol Guidelines
February 14, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Auto Insurance Rating Factors and Their Effect on Different Demographics of Consumers
February 14, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Auto Insurance Rating Factors By Demographics
February 14, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement: Investigating the Real Impacts of Debanking in America
February 13, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies Before Oregon Legislature, Urging a Ban on Credit History, Sex and Gender, and Marital Status in Auto Insurance
February 13, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Oregon Legislature to Pass Premium Change Transparency Bill
February 12, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Leads Coalition with Consumer and Digital Rights Groups to Support Virginia Ban on Data Sale
February 11, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies in Maryland Legislature -- Pass Ban on Algorithmic Rent Price Fixing
February 10, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Request for Public Comments on the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
February 10, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Governor Hochul to Sign the New York Health Information Privacy Act
February 07, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
In Testimony Before Washington Legislators, Consumer Federation of America Urges Study on Rate Factors in Insurance
February 05, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testimony to Vermont General Assembly Regarding H.99
February 04, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Support for Washington State Bill To Get Restitution for Consumers Who Have Been Cheated
February 04, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Statement to Senate Banking Committee on Debanking
January 31, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Urges Stronger Oversight and Governance Reforms for Federal Home Loan Banks to Align with Public Mission
January 30, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Issues Letter Urging White House to Maintain Critical Safeguards on AI Systems
January 28, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America and Consumer Groups Submit Comments to CPSC on Proposed Requirements for Neck Floats
January 27, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies on State AI Legislation Model to Multistate Group of Lawmakers
January 20, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Maryland to Ban Auto Insurance Premium Increases After Not-At-Fault Accidents
January 17, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America asks USDA to Protect Consumers from Foodborne Illness Caused by Multi-Billion Dollar Poultry Breeder Duopoly
January 17, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Applauds Proposed Rule to Promulgate Enforceable Product Standards for Salmonella in Poultry, Asks Agency to Broaden Protections for Consumers
January 17, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comment to FDIC Regarding Recordkeeping for Custodial Accounts
January 09, 2025 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Stronger Consumer Protections for Telematics Programs in Auto Insurance
December 19, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Quick Implementation of Washington State's Premium Change Transparency Rule
December 18, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Opposes D.C. Bill That Would Double Minimum Required Auto Insurance and Raise Costs
December 16, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Joins Coalition Opposing Bill That Would Undermine Regulatory Authority and Consumer Protections
December 16, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation and Kids In Danger Support Consumer Product Safety Commission's Proposed Water Bead Rule But Identify Areas Requiring Safer Limits and Tests
December 16, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Supports DOE's Proposal to Confirm Withdrawal of Short-Cycle Product Classes
December 13, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Increased Resources for National Credit Union Administration
December 03, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Allies Ask Target to Drop Toys Promoting Alcohol Use
November 18, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer and Medical Groups Submit Comments to CPSC on Toys with Button Cell or Coin Cell Batteries
November 15, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Letter to OIRA Urging Swift Adoption of Crucial Regulations
November 13, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Strongly Opposes The Empowering Main Street in America Act
November 12, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Repeats Request for USDA to Disclose Labeling Claim Data
November 06, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Urge Maryland to Make Homeowners Insurance More Available and Affordable
November 05, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Submits Comments to FTC On Generative AI Fake Review Case
November 04, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Investor Advocates, Former Senior SEC Officials, Warn Congress Against Flawed E-Delivery Bill
November 01, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Calls on Congress to Expand Federal Home Loan Banks' Affordable Housing Program Contributions
October 31, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comment on Bank Fintech Arrangements Involving Banking Products and Services Distributed to Consumers and Businesses
October 27, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Comments on the Federal Housing Finance Agency's Proposed 2025-2027 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
October 22, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs Onto Amicus Brief in Support of Disparate Impact Rule
October 21, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Dozens of Consumer Advocates Urge Housing Department to Require Affidavits of Ownership As Proof of Ownership
October 17, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Policy Recommendations for a New Administration 2025
October 11, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Coalition Supports FDIC Proposal to Strengthen Barriers Separating Big Business from Banking
October 08, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to SEC Regarding Private Credit ETF
October 07, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports the CFPB and the New York Attorney General’s Action Against Credit Acceptance Corporation
October 07, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Urges Transparency in USDA Boar’s Head Investigation
September 30, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Investment Markets
September 30, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports CPSC Proposed Rule to Ban Certain Aerosol Duster Products
September 24, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to Recommend Limits on Ultra-Processed Foods
September 17, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
In California, Consumer Federation of America Criticizes Proposed Catastrophe Model Regulation
September 16, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Public Interest Organizations Calling on Congress to Pass FAIR Act
September 13, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Practical Ways to Provide Language Assistance to Borrowers With Limited English Proficiency
September 13, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Civil Rights and Consumer Advocacy Groups Support Language Assistance for Borrowers Seeking Loss Mitigation Assistance
September 09, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Asks U.S. House Committee to Prioritize Consumer Protections at FDA
September 09, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Over 100 Advocacy Groups Urge Congress to Move COPPA 2.0 Forward
September 05, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Urge Federal Trade Commission to Create Clear Guidance on Software Tethering
August 28, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Environmental Advocates Strongly Support the DOE’s Direct Final Rule for Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products
August 22, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Virginia Corporation Commission to Regulate Towing Rates
August 21, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Advocates Support DOE Dishwasher Standards
August 20, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges CFPB to Continue its Auto Data Project
August 20, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Stronger Consent Rules for Telemarketing Calls
August 19, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Coalition for FHLB Reform Submit Letter on AHP Application Process
August 19, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Proposal to Allow Opt-outs of Bulk Billing Arrangements
August 19, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Effort to Protect CA Lemon Law
August 13, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Strengthening of Duty to Serve Plans to Promote Access to Housing
August 13, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comment Letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Uses, Opportunities, and Risks of AI in Financial Services
August 08, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Support FTC Chair Lina Khan’s Consumer Protection Achievements
August 07, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Pressure Louisiana to Collect More Data on Rising Insurance Costs and Discounts Offered to Consumers
August 05, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America and Consumer Groups Submit Comment Regarding Proposed CPSC Bassinet Rule
August 02, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Sends Letter Highlighting Opposition to Price Optimization
August 02, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Federal Agency to Carry Out Health Study Despite Alcohol Industry Pressure
August 02, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Measures to Reduce Junk Fees in Mortgage Closing
July 30, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate Commerce Committee to Support the TICKET Act
July 24, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America and Kids In Danger Submit Letter to House Energy and Commerce IDC Subcommittee on CPSC Budget Hearing
July 22, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
71 Groups Urge House to Reject Attempts to Jeopardize Economic Safeguards
July 18, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to FHFA Regarding Insurance Use of FHLBanks
July 18, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Local and National Advocacy Groups Calling for FHLBank Mission Reform
July 17, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Education Department to Unveil Hardship NPRM
July 03, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to SEC Supporting Enhanced Audit Standards and Stronger PCAOB Amendments
July 01, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Fifteen Consumer Advocates Oppose California Actions Creating Hurdles to Public Scrutiny of Insurance Rates
June 28, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Expanded Research on Unintentional Bias in Auto Insurance
June 27, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Legalizing Dangerous Repossessions
June 26, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Urgent Call to CFPB for Regulatory Clarity on the Need to Search for and Implement Less Discriminatory Algorithms
June 25, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Urges Congress, Regulators to Follow Through on Rule to Improve Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations
June 14, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Sen. Fetterman Addressing the Burden of Junk Fees on Incarcerated Individuals and Their Families
June 13, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer Groups Calling for an Overdue Rulemaking on Automatic Emergency Braking for Heavy Vehicles
June 13, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
30 Civil Rights and Consumer Organizations Urge Federal Trade Commission to Put Privacy Protections in Place
June 07, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Stronger Rule on Fair Housing, Fair Lending, and Equitable Housing Finance
June 07, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Congress to Oppose Congressional Review Act Legislation that Would Kill the DOL Retirement Security Rule
June 06, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Letter Opposing Proposed Insurance Bill That Would Weaken Consumer Protections
June 04, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Energy Standards for Cooking Products
May 28, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Letter from CFA and Consumer Reports on Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing
May 21, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Amicus Brief Supporting FTC CARS Rule
May 21, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Support Proposed Rule to Establish Legal Liability for AI Fraud
May 21, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates, Unions, Nonprofits Urge Appointment of Pro-Consumer Insurance Commissioner
May 21, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to CPSC Regarding Mechanical Hazards of E-Bikes
May 17, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Over 200 Organizations Calling for Student Debt Relief
May 14, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Support Expanded Remedies in FTC Impersonation Rule Proposal
May 14, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Louisiana Legislature to Approve Bill To Strengthen Louisiana's Fortify Homes Program
May 14, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testimony to U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Regarding Consumer Protection: Examining Fees
May 10, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports FTC Extension of Impersonation Rule
May 10, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Urge Dept. of Veterans Affairs to Extend Foreclosure Pause
May 09, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Written Testimony to CPSC for its Agenda and Priorities FY 2025 and 2026
May 08, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks FDA to Grant Citizen Petition to Treat Gluten as an Allergen on Food Labels
April 30, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Request for Rulemaking on Floor Coverings and Coatings Slip Resistance
April 24, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Advocates Urge Congress to Protect the CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fees Rule
April 24, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Expresses Concern about California Ticket Sale Legislative Amendments
April 22, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Louisiana Legislators to Support Mandatory Premium Discounts for Measures That Reduce Insurance Risk
April 12, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Opposes Meat Inspection Deregulation Amendments to Farm Bill
April 09, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Push FTC to Ban TRAP contracts
April 09, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
104 Organizations Support the FTC CARS Rule
April 09, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Law
April 08, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Opposes Repeal of Louisiana's Three Year Insurance Rule
April 08, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
In Letter to Louisiana Legislature, Consumer Federation of America Opposes Repeal of Prior Approval Insurance Regulation
April 08, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Commissioner Woods Regarding Release of Report on Unintentional Bias in Private Passenger Auto Insurance
March 29, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks TTB to End Delay on Alcohol Labeling
March 29, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Statement in Support of S-2275 and H7941
March 26, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support CFPB Efforts to Expand Auto Lending Data
March 26, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Proposed CFPB Ban on NSF Fees
March 22, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Proposed Rule for Infant Support Cushions
March 18, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Health Partners Tell U.S. Codex Officials to Support Better International Labeling Standards for Alcohol
March 12, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition of Financial Services Industry and Advocates to Express Strong Support to Curbing in Mortgage Credit “Trigger Leads”
March 11, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls for Increased Transparency of “Ed Tech” Providers in Schools
March 07, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Connecticut Bill Regarding Energy Standards for Appliances
March 06, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter Regarding Congressional Hearing, “Politicized Financial Regulation and its Impact on Consumer Credit and Community Development”
March 06, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement for the Record for Senate Hearing on Examining Scams and Fraud in the Banking System
February 22, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support FTC in “Click to Cancel” Informal Hearing
February 15, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement for the Record for Congressional Hearing on the DOL Retirement Security Proposal
February 14, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FDA to Investigate Safety Determination Behind Panera Charged Lemonade
February 12, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Issues Letter Opposing Appropriations Riders for DOL’s Retirement Security Proposal
February 06, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Testifies in Support of Increased Funding and Resources for Delaware Insurance Department
February 05, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Supports Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Proposed Safety Standard for Table Saws
January 31, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges DC Insurance Department to Release Auto Insurance Report and Protect Consumers From Risks of Climate Change
January 26, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support CPSC Proposed Standard for Residential Gas Furnaces and Boilers and Urge Commission to Account for Other Safety Guidance
January 25, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Submits Comment Letter to the Village of Dannemora on Proposed ATV Legislation
January 17, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Basel III Proposal to Strengthen Capital Standards for Large Banks
January 17, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America and Consumer Reports Oppose Weak Telematics Bill That Would Not Protect Consumers
January 11, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Support for S553, Which Would Regulate Auto Insurance Telematics Programs
January 09, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Applauds FCC Efforts to Restore Principles of an Open Internet
January 09, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America and Other Advocates Support CFPB Rule Related to Credit Card Penalty Late Fees
January 09, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America and National Partners Urge CFPB to Define Participants in Payment Apps and Expand Supervision of Companies Offering These Payment Services
January 02, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
In Coalition with a Diverse Set of Groups and Individuals, CFA Supports the Department of Labor’s Retirement Security Proposal
January 02, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Supports Department of Labor Retirement Security Proposal
January 02, 2024 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comment on CPSC’S Proposed Rule for Infant and Infant/Toddler Rockers
December 18, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports FCC's Proposed Rules to Safeguard and Secure the Open Internet
December 15, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
COMMENTS BEFORE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF SAFEGUARDING AND SECURING THE OPEN INTERNET
December 12, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement Before the U.S. Department of Labor Retirement Security Proposal Hearing
December 08, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Continue to Support FTC Auto Dealer Rule
December 06, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges CFPB to Pursue FCRA Rulemaking Without Delay
December 05, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Cautions Against Alcohol Industry Influence in National Academies of Sciences Expert Committee
November 30, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support FTC Proposed Updates the Telemarketing Sales Rule
November 30, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages the CFPB to Gather More Data about Auto Lending Practices
November 30, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support the FTC’s Government Impersonation Scams Rule
November 30, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Push the FCC to protect Consumers from Unwanted and Illegal Texts
November 30, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Groups Urging the FCC to Adopt Strong Rulemaking to Prevent Robotexts
November 30, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Tells the FAA to Increase Seat Sizes on Airplanes
November 30, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Groups Submit Joint Letter to Department of Energy Regarding Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment
November 30, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCHR Submit the CPSC’s Proposed Nursing Pillow Rule
November 30, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Disclosure of Financial Interests in CPSC Proceedings and Urge CPSC to Ensure Ease For Consumers
November 28, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Statement in response to Congressional Review Act resolution to reverse CFPB’s Section 1071
November 27, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FDA to Move Forward with Mandatory Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling Rules
November 27, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America and Kids In Danger Support CPSC Adopting Revision to Toy Safety Standard
November 27, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America and other consumer groups support CPSC’s action on PFAS
November 08, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks Food Regulators to Strike Misleading “Natural Flavors” Term from Labeling Rules
November 03, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Parent Groups Request Information From Companies About Compliance with Furniture Law
November 02, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Statement to Senate Banking Committee about Financial Protections for Military Consumers
November 02, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs onto Letter Urging President Biden to End ISDS
October 31, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Pro-Consumer Massachusetts Legislation to Phase Out Florescent Lightbulbs
October 25, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Greater Transparency in FDA Food Recall Process
October 24, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Testifies on Rising Property Insurance Costs and The Impact on Consumers
October 16, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports SEC Proposal to Ensure that Financial Firms Do Not Use Technology in Ways That Place Firms' Interests Ahead of Investors Interests
October 10, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Submits Comments to Federal Trade Commission on Proposed Funeral Rule
October 03, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Submits Comment Letter Regarding Standard for All-Terrain Vehicles
October 03, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Encourage HUD to Improve Mandatory Meeting Guidelines for FHA Borrowers in Default
September 29, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports FTC Rule Banning Fake Reviews
September 26, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Advocacy Groups in Fighting Appraisal Bias by Recommending Improved Guidance for Consumers’ Rights to Request a “Reconsideration of Value”
September 07, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter in Opposition to Ohio’s Proposed Elimination of Protections for Investors who Purchase Non-traded REITs and BDCs
August 17, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Congress to Close Synthetic Cannabis Loophole
August 17, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges International Trade Commission to Rule Against Apple's Abuse of Market Power
August 14, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support FTC’s Collaboration with Attorneys General
August 11, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks USDA to Consider Stricter Limits on Salmonella in Frozen, Breaded Chicken Products
August 07, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports PCAOB Proposal to Strengthen Auditor Standards
August 01, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Joint Letter Regarding Clothing Storage Furniture Law
July 31, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Industry and Consumer Groups Unify to Support CFPB PACE Rulemaking
July 26, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Support Green Lending Efforts in PACE Rulemaking
July 24, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Kids In Danger Letter on Standard Bicycle Regulations
July 24, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Oppose Forced Arbitration Provisions in Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
July 20, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Auto Safety Groups Oppose Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
July 18, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA Director of Investor Protection to DOL's Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans
July 17, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Support CFPB Section 1071 Rule
July 12, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes the Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023
July 07, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CSPI Urge Alcohol Regulators to Protect Public Health in Trade Practice Rule Reform
June 23, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Support FTC’s “Click to Cancel” Proposal
June 21, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Medical Organizations Urge Financial Support for the CPSC
June 20, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks U.S. Trade Officials Not to Obstruct Ireland Alcohol Labeling Law
June 15, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Auto Advocates File Amicus Brief in California Supreme Court
June 14, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Urge Senate to Prioritize Consumers in the FAA Reauthorization
June 14, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Contingent Support of Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act
June 13, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Support for FTC's Modification of Meta
June 12, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Organizations Write in Support for The Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act
June 12, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Support for the CFPB
June 07, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFPB Interested Parties Memo
June 07, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Organizations Urge Congress to Support the PAID Act, Prohibiting Unfair Auto Insurance Discrimination
June 07, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Restaurant Industry Junk Fee
May 25, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to House Oversight Committee Explains Support for DOE's Recently Proposed Standards for Cooking Products
May 23, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Organizations Support the CPSC’s Proposed Guidance for Estimating Value per Statistical Life (VSL)
May 22, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Files Amicus Brief Supporting CFPB Enforcement Action against Credit Acceptance Corporation
May 17, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CU Weigh in on Delaware Privacy Bill
May 17, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Letter Opposing Several Deregulatory Bills in Upcoming HFSC Markup
May 13, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOE to Enact More Energy Efficient Standards for Refrigerators
May 10, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Recommendations to the CPSC Agenda and Priorities for Fiscal Years 24 and 25
May 10, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports USDA Proposal to Limit Added Sugars in School Meals, Asks for Ban on Artificial Sweeteners
May 08, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Maine Legislature to Pass Bill Phasing Out Florescent Lightbulbs
May 04, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC submit comments to the CFPB’s 2023 RFI
May 03, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Strongly Support the CFPB's Proposed Rule-Making on Late Fees
April 28, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOE to Enact More Energy Efficient Standards for Clothes Washers
April 27, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Several Consumer Organizations Write in Support of the FAIR Act
April 26, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Coalition Urges House Panel to Reject Bill that weakens the CFPB
April 25, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Anti-Consumer/Anti-Investor House Financial Services Committee Bills
April 24, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Nevada Bill AB75 Poses Serious Risks to Nevadans
April 17, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOE to Adopt Test Procedures and Efficiency Standards for Conventional Cooking Products
April 14, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Others Urge Meta to Cancel Plans to Lure Young People to Horizon Worlds
April 14, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Support CA Bill to Protect Reproductive Privacy
April 12, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Asks Congress to Give FDA Authority to Address Infant Formula and Other Food Safety Hazards
April 11, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies at DOE Hearing on the Proposed Refrigerators and Freezers Efficiency Standards
April 04, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to SEC Chairman Spotlights Climate Risks in Private Markets
April 04, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer, Farmer Advocates in Pressing for Prompt Action on Misleading “Product of USA” Claims
April 03, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to U.S. CPSC on Section 6(b)
March 31, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support CFPB Proposal for Repeat Offender Registration
March 27, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Comments on CA Privacy Regulations
March 22, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and KID Urge Congress to Increase Underfunded and Short-staffed CPSC Budget
March 09, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge U.S. House Committee on Financial Services to Oppose TABS Act
March 08, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement on the So-Called “Improving Disclosure of Investors Act of 2023”
March 06, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge the Office of the Comptroller of Currency to Require Supervised Banks Make Reforms to Inequitable Overdraft Programs
March 06, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Maryland Legislature to Pass Bill Phasing Out Florescent Lightbulbs
March 02, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Oversight of Investment Advisers: Can Regulators Keep Up with Growth in the Industry
February 28, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge call on the Congress to Prioritize and Expand Consumer Protection Regulations in the Upcoming 2023 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Process
February 28, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge DOT to Promote Transparency of Ancillary Airline Fees, Including Baggage Fees, Change Fees, Cancellation Fees, and Family Seating Fees
February 23, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOE to Adopt More Realistic Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
February 23, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Colorado Legislature to Pass Bill Adopting Appliance Efficiency Standards and Phasing Out Florescent Lightbulbs
February 15, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Commends FDA for Revisions to “healthy” Claims Definition, but Urges Agency to go Further
February 14, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Offers Support for Proposed Changes to SEC’s Liquidity Risk Management Framework, Strong Opposition to Proposed Swing Pricing Framework
February 08, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups’ Statement for the Record to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services regarding “Revamping and Revitalizing Banking in the 21st Century”
February 08, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
42 Groups Urge FTC to Address Unfair and Deceptive Practices Relating to Fees
February 03, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CR Support KY Privacy Bill
February 03, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer, Environmental Advocates in Calling for a National Registry of Gene-Edited Plants
February 02, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges PCAOB to Revise Proposal on Quality Control Standards
January 30, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOE to Consider Condensing-Level Standards for Non-Weatherized Oil Furnaces
January 06, 2023 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Request the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Makes Data Collected From Covid-19 Emergency Declaration Is Available to the Public
December 24, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports SEC Proposal to Enhance Investment Advisers’ Due Diligence and Oversight Over Third-Party Service Providers
December 20, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Consumer Federation of America on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Landmark Enforcement Action Against Wells Fargo
December 19, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Urge DOE to Promptly Finalize Efficiency Test Procedures for Air Cleaners
December 16, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Commends USDA Initiative to Protect Consumers from Dangerous Salmonella Contamination in Poultry, Urges Expeditious Implementation
December 15, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments on the Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Industry Practices Rule
December 09, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Press House on Privacy
December 06, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Supports Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act
November 21, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Organizations Urge President Biden To Extend Student Loan Payment Pause
November 21, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Organizations Urge President Biden To Extend Student Loan Payment Pause
November 21, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of CFA Director of Food Policy Thomas Gremillion on USDA Announcement to Expand STEC Testing to Additional Raw Beef Products
November 21, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Urge CA Privacy Regulator to Hold the Line on Strong Regs
November 21, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FTC Rulemaking Concerning Commercial Surveillance and Security
November 15, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges SEC Chair Gensler to Prioritize Restoring Health of Public Securities Markets
November 09, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks USDA to Put an End to 20-Year Delay on Clarifying Organic Egg Standards
November 07, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Urge DOE to Adopt Higher Efficiency Standard for Microwave Ovens
November 03, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Organizations Support Inclusion of New Demographic Data to CFPB Complaint Intake Form
October 24, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Support DOE's Proposed Clothes Dryer Standards
October 17, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Voices Support for Bill that Would Enhance Transparency and Accountability for the Largest Private Companies
October 06, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge DOE to Adopt the Proposed Furnace Efficiency Standard Rule
October 04, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA Expert Review Panel Stress Transparency, Accountability
September 26, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Over 90 Organizations Urge CFPB to Issue a Rule Prohibiting Medical Debts from Appearing on Credit Reports
September 22, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks EU Regulators to Greenlight Ireland Alcohol Labeling Law, Despite Industry Objections
September 13, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Tells USDA to Follow Through on Salmonella in Poultry Reforms
September 13, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Over 100 Consumer, Labor and Civil Rights Groups Call on CFPB to Take Action on Banking Fraud and Forced Arbitration
September 13, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocate Urges Senate Banking Committee to Take Action on New Financial Products to Protect Consumers
September 12, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support NASAA Proposal to Enhance Investor Protections for Non-traded REITs
September 12, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support FTC Proposed Rule Regulating Unfair and Deceptive Dealer Conduct
September 09, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Urges CFPB to Address Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, a New Form of Employer-Driven Debt
August 31, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments on Standard for Window Covering Products
August 29, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Health Advocates Urge Congress to Fund FDA
August 26, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Go Neutral on Amended CA Digital License Plate Bill
August 25, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments on Banning Crib Bumpers
August 25, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments on Inclined Sleep Products for Infants
August 25, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Urge Pelosi to Move Privacy Bill
August 23, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Comment on Proposed CA Privacy Regulations
August 19, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Tell CA Senators to Vote No on Digital License Plate Bill
August 16, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports SEC’s Proposed Update to the Investment Company Names Rule
August 16, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Strongly Supports SEC’s Proposed Rule Regarding ESG Disclosures for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies
August 15, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Kentucky Department of Insurance to Investigate Discriminatory Auto Insurance Pricing
August 08, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
DOE Encouraged to Continue to Investigating Load-Based Testing for Dehumidifiers
August 05, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Organizations Submit Comments to U.S. Department of the Treasury on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets
August 05, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Organizations Submit Comments to Board, FDIC and OCC on Proposal to Amend Regulations Implementing the Community Reinvestment Act
August 03, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony to DOE on Supporting Proposed Condensing Gas Furnace Efficiency Standard
August 01, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Submit Comments to CFPB on Credit Card Late Fees and Late Payments
July 27, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Texas Department of Insurance to Investigate Possible Unfair Delaying of Claims by Insurance Companies
July 26, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
93 Organizations Urge Congressional Committee to Support Overdraft Protection Bill
July 21, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition Urging President Biden to Extend and Expand PSLF Waiver and IDR Adjustment
July 18, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins KID, KBS, and CR in Comments to CPSC on Rulemaking Request for Play Yard Safety Standards
July 18, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Urge FTC to Take Action on Stealth Advertising
July 15, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Plan for National Strategy on Nutrition, Urges Comprehensive Approach
July 12, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges NY Governor to Sign Vaccine Confidentiality Bill into Law
July 05, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Support DOE's Decision to Maintain Non-Condensing and Condensing Boilers Within a Single Product Class
June 30, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Organizations Urge President Biden to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause
June 29, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Voices Support for Legislation to Fix Infant Formula Sector
June 21, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Strongly Supports SEC’s Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule, Urges Speedy Adoption
June 17, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Commends USDA Plan to Disclose Genetic Data on Foodborne Pathogens
June 14, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senators to Move on Kids Online Safety Act
June 13, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on SEC SPAC Proposal
June 06, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC Urge DOE to Enact Proposed Standards for Room Air Conditioners
June 06, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined Advocates in Submitting Technical Comments Responding to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Room Air Conditioners
June 03, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Financial Institutions
June 03, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, EPIC Make Comments to OR Consumer Privacy Task Force
June 02, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Urge FTC to Investigate Video Game Publisher
June 02, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Proposed Microbiological Standards for Pork, Asks USDA to Go Further
May 27, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Support DOE's Plan to Develop a More Robust Translation of Energy and Water Usage Metrics for Clothes Washers
May 25, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Congress to Pass Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Legislation
May 18, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Civil Rights, Financial Reform, and Consumer Advocate Groups Support Close the ILC Loophole Act
May 18, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports New York Legislation Requiring Car Dealers to Search For and Repair Open Recalls Before Selling Used Cars
May 18, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges New York Legislature to Adopt Money-Saving Energy and Water Efficiency Standards
May 18, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocacy Groups Urge National Auto Repair Chains to Stop Offering Predatory Loans National Auto Repair Chains offering financing through EasyPay Finance and TAB Bank
May 17, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups urge SEC to Investigate Registered Investment Advisers’ Use of Forced Arbitration Clauses
May 17, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer Advocates Urging FCC to Carefully Control HHS’s Proposed Use of Automated Texts and Prerecorded Calls
May 16, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Financial Services Committee to Pass Important Legislation
May 16, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Tell Congress FTC Needs at Least $525 million to Do Its Job
May 16, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Support DOE's Preliminary Analysis for Amending Water Heater Standards, but Urge Agency to Evaluate Additional Technologies
May 16, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Urge DOE to Establish Test Procedures for Air-To-Water and Water-To-Water Heat Pumps
May 13, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes USDA Proposal to Rescind Rules Against Selling Meat from Cancer-Ridden Chickens
May 11, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports CA Bill to Protect Students' Privacy
May 11, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Submit Comments in Response to FTC's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
May 10, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge U.S. Senate Committee to Support the Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022
May 10, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Parents, Pediatricians, Manufacturers, Consumer Organizations Urge support for STURDY Act
May 10, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Passage of Critical Product Safety and Consumer Protection Legislation
May 10, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FINRA to Update Rules for Complex Products and Options
May 09, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined Others in Comments to CFPB Regarding the Prohibition on Inclusion of Adverse Information in Consumer Reporting in Cases of Human Trafficking
May 05, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Provides Comments to New CA Privacy Regulator on Consumers' Experiences with CCPA
May 04, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Statement for the Record to U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection on Overdraft Fees
May 02, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Support DOE's Proposal to Replace Energy Consumption Metric for Battery Chargers with Separate Metrics for Active Mode, Standby Mode, and Off Mode
May 02, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Submit Comments in Response to CFPB's Request for Information Regarding Fees Imposed by Providers of Consumer Financial Products or Services
April 28, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined Fellow Groups in Filing a Statement for Hearing on: What’s in Your Digital Wallet? A Review of Recent Trends in Mobile Banking and Payments
April 26, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support DOL Guidance Regarding Crypto Assets in Retirement Plans
April 25, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports SEC Rule Proposal to Promote Transparency and Accountability and Reduce Harmful Conflicts of Interest in the Private Funds Market
April 25, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and 174 Partner Organizations Share Principles for Responsible Consumer and Small Business Loans Ahead of CFPB Report to Congress
April 25, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Commends Focus on Ultra-processed Foods; Questions Plan to Exclude Artificial Sweeteners, Alcohol, Sustainability from Dietary Guidelines Research
April 22, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose Weak Louisiana Privacy Bill
April 13, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Support CA “Safety By Design” Bill to Protect Kids Online
April 08, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Join Industry Association Advocating for an Air Cleaner Efficiency Standard
April 07, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and KID Urge Congress to Increase CPSC Funding
April 07, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Statement for the Record to U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions on Overdraft Fees
April 05, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Pushes FDA to Better Protect Consumers in Proposed Rule on Agricultural Water
April 05, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups, Credit Unions and Banks Call for Passage of Bipartisan Solution to Close ILC Loophole
April 04, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges USDA Not to Wait for More Evidence to Reform Misleading “Product of USA” Rules for Meat Products
March 30, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Rhode Island Privacy Bill
March 29, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose Drastically Amended MD Biometric Privacy Bill
March 28, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments Regarding the CFPB's Inquiry Into Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) Provider
March 25, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Advocates in Responding to DOE's Request for Comments on Dishwasher Efficiency Standards
March 24, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge State Insurance Departments to Investigate Racial Bias in Insurance Claim Handling
March 22, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Ask Congressional Leaders to Act to Protect Kids Online
March 22, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Urge DOE to Update Test Procedures for Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products
March 16, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Regarding Safety Standard for Operating Cords on Custom Window Corded Window Coverings
March 15, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge DOL to Update and Strengthen Fiduciary Rule
March 14, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Say College Transparency Act Bad for Privacy
March 14, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board on ESG Practices in the Municipal Securities Market
March 08, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Iowa Legislators to Reject Privacy Bill
March 08, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Slam Bad Tennessee Privacy Bill
March 07, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Again Joins Coalition Urging President Biden to Continue Pause on Student Loan Payments
March 07, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Utah Governor to Veto Privacy Bill
March 07, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support MA Privacy Bill
March 07, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges WA Legislators to Reject Weak Privacy Bills
March 02, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose Weak Utah Privacy Bill
February 28, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Groups Urge FDA to Protect Consumers from Carcinogenic Residues in Pork
February 25, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose Washington State Bill to Create Framework for Verifiable Credentials
February 24, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Credit Bureaus to Fix Credit Reporting Issues for Transgender and Nonbinary Consumers
February 23, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to CPSC Regarding a Safety Standard for Magnets
February 22, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Implore Agencies Not to Use ID.me or Other Facial Recognition Technology
February 22, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose Bad Nebraska Privacy Bill
February 21, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Civil Society Must Be Able to Help Enforce EU Digital Marketing Act
February 17, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Fellow Advocates Support DOE's Proposed Cooking Products Test Procedures
February 17, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Protecting the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit from Government Seizure
February 14, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Banks
February 11, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Health Advocates Ask USDA for More Food Safety Safeguards Before Lifting Line Speeds
February 11, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose Bad Privacy Bill in Indiana
February 09, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Organizations Urging Secretary of Education to Implement IDR Waiver
February 07, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
DOE Urged to Update Test Procedures for Battery Chargers
February 07, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports MD Biometric Identifiers Privacy Act
February 04, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups urge Nevada Supreme Court to uphold Regulation Temporarily Banning the Use of Credit Information from Increasing Insurance Premiums
February 03, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Call for FDIC, under New Leadership, to Stop Banks from Fronting for Predatory Lenders
February 03, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Ralph Nader Statement on Bob Hunter's Retirement
February 02, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Legislative Amendment Requiring Enhanced Private Issuer Disclosures
February 02, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose Bills to Weaken VA Consumers’ Rights to Ask Data Brokers to Delete their Personal Information
January 28, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Senate Committee to Oppose the SMART Act 2021
January 27, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Support DOE's Investigation into Need for Updated Clothes Washers Standards
January 27, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support DOE's Proposed General Service Lamp and General Service Incandescent Lamp Backstop Requirement
January 26, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Petition to Ban Surveillance Advertising
January 26, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge FCC to Combat Scam Calls
January 26, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate to Address Anti-Competitive and Abusive Practices of Big Data Platforms
January 26, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins 28 Other Groups Urging DOE to Immediately Implement the General Service Lamp Backstop Standard
January 25, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Senate to Approve Mary Boyle as the Fifth CPSC Commissioner
January 20, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Immigrant Rights Groups Urge CFPB to Prohibit CRAs from Selling Credit Header Information
January 15, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Provide Input to OSTP on Uses of Biometric Technologies
January 13, 2022 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Call for Illinois Department of Insurance to Collect Data on Insurance Premiums During the COVID-19 Pandemic
December 23, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumers Could See Significant Savings if DOE Adopts a More Stringent Furnace Fan Efficiency Standard
December 21, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
79 Groups Urge CFPB to Examine Fintech Credit Products and Fee Models
December 17, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge DOE Secretary Granholm to Implementing Executive Order 13990
December 17, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regarding the CFPB's Inquiry Into Big Tech Payment Platforms
December 14, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Support Update to COPPA
December 14, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports SEC Rule Proposal to Require Enhanced Disclosure of Investment Funds’ Proxy Voting
December 13, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports DOL Rule that Allows ERISA Plan Fiduciaries to Consider Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors in Investment Decisions
December 09, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Broad Stakeholder Coalition in Support for Country of Origin Labeling Legislation
December 09, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition in Urging CFPB to Address Limited-English Proficient Access in Online Complaint System
December 09, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support Fair Fees Act
December 03, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA submits comments to CDFI Fund on Small Dollar Loan (SDL) Program Application
December 02, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CSPI Ask for Accurate, Neutral and Informative Labels on Novel “Cell-cultured” Meat Products
November 29, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Advocates to Support DOE's Proposed Changes to Clothes Washers Efficiency Testing Standards
November 23, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls for Quick Implementation of Washington States proposed Ban on Insurance Credit Scoring That Will Protect Vulnerable Consumers
November 19, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks FDA to Clarify Rules, Step Up Enforcement for Online Food Vendors
November 18, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges New Jersey Legislative Latino Caucus To Support Auto Insurance Reform
November 18, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Continue Efforts to Urge CFPB to Stop Hiding Narratives in Consumer Complaint Database
November 17, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Ask Event Venues and Promoters to Reject Use of Amazon Palm Scanning Technology
November 16, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Reiterates Support for Bills Considered by the House Committee on Financial Services
November 16, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge FIO to Focus on Insurance Industry Role in Climate Change and Impacts on Consumers, Communities
November 16, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Sends Recommendations to Louisiana Task Force on Making Auto Insurance More Affordable
November 15, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined with ASAP, ACEEE and NRDC Encouraging DOE to Adopt an Efficiency Standard for Air Cleaners
November 10, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Correct the Record after Massachusetts Hearing on Privacy Bills
November 10, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Ask FDA to Ensure Online Consumers’ Access to Nutrition Information
November 08, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Make Suggestions to New CA Privacy Agency for Privacy Regulations
November 02, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Statement for the Record to U.S. House Task Force on Fintech Cash Flow Products
October 29, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Nevada PUC to Adopt a Robust Demand Side Management Plan
October 28, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition in Urging President Biden with Greater Urgency to Cancel Student Debt
October 27, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Ask FTC to Launch Rulemaking on Civil Rights and Privacy
October 26, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Offers Comments to NHTSA Supporting the Agencies Proposed 2024-2026 Revised Fuel Economy Standards, but Urges Agency to Correct Sizable Mistakes
October 25, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges New Jersey Speaker to Support FAIR Act, Which Would Reform Auto Insurance
October 18, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Comments in Response to Proposed Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management
October 18, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Advocates in Response to DOE’s Proposal to Expand the Definition of General Service Lamps
October 12, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Massachusetts Privacy Bills
October 12, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Urge DOE to Evaluate Additional Microwave Oven Efficiency Levels
October 12, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined with Fellow Advocates Urging DOE to Adopt the Proposed Interpretive Rule on Residential Furnaces
October 12, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA joins Groups in Urging CFPB to Reverse Earned Wage Access Actions that Threaten to Create Dangerous Fintech Payday Loan Loopholes
October 12, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOE Disregard Shortsighted Short-Cycle Dishwashers and Clothes Washers and Clothes Dryers Proposed Classes
October 05, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports House Bills to Strengthen Investor Protections
September 27, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Offers Comments to EPA Supporting the Proposed “Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards” Rule
September 22, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Secretary of Education Must Take Executive Action to Deliver on the Promise of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
September 22, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge FCC to Ensure that Robust Call Blocking Continues
September 21, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Tell DOT Airlines Should Automatically Refund Consumers for Services Not Provided
September 20, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
SEC Urged to Review Certain Digital Assets for Compliance with Securities Laws
September 17, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge CA Governor to Sign Genetic Testing Privacy Bill
September 14, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Express Concerns to Senators About Proposal to Expand Reporting Regime for Private Financial Information
September 13, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Advocates in Supporting DOE's Proposed Changes to the Agency's Process Rule
September 10, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Food Safety Advocates Submit Comments on New USDA Performance Indicator for Salmonella in Poultry
September 09, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Federal Reserve to Ensure FedNow Real Time Payment System Has Sufficient Fraud Protections Before Launch
September 09, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Asks Congressional Leaders to Fully Fund Food Safety
September 02, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to DOE on How Microwave Ovens Efficiency is Tested
September 02, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups and Industry Join Forces to Demand Reform of Poultry Inspection System
August 30, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports House Bill to Enhance Disclosures for Registered Index Linked Annuities
August 27, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge DOT Secretary to Move Forward on Airline Passenger Priorities
August 26, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Applauds EPA's Proposed MY2023-2026 Fuel Economy Standards Revision
August 13, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges VA Legislative Work Group to Recommend Changes to Strengthen Data Protection Law
August 11, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition in Letter to Speaker Pelosi about Student Debt Cancellation
August 05, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
39 Groups Voice Support for Payment Choice Act of 2021
August 04, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Reiterate Concerns to OCC About Opportun’s Application for a National Bank Charter
August 04, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Call on FTC to Protect Civil Rights and Privacy in Data-Driven Commerce
August 03, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Other Orgs to Support Tax Legislation
July 29, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Call for FTC to Address Surveillance and Data Abuses
July 29, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
FTC Must Protect Civil Rights and Privacy in Data-Driven Commerce
July 29, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Orgs to Support Landmark Bill to Protect Consumers and Veterans from Predatory Lending
July 27, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Present DOT Secretary Buttigieg with Airline Consumer Protection Priorities
July 27, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Orgs Call on Federal Insurance Office to Investigate Auto Insurance Affordability and the Sources of Unfairness in the Market
July 27, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports House Bills To Address Market Disruptions
July 16, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Congress to Increase Funding for CPSC and Remove ROV Provision
July 13, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition to Urge DOD to Delay and Change Interim Final Rule
July 13, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports the Development of CPSC Standard for OHV Fire and Debris-Penetration Hazards
July 12, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Energy Policy Leaders to Focus Decarbonization Efforts on Focus on Renewables, Efficiency & Smart Grid Management
July 12, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Best Execution Rules Need to Be Strengthened
July 06, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Questions FDA Proposal to Research Front-of-Package “Healthy” Icon
June 28, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Oppose CA Digital License Plate and Registration Programs Unless Data Privacy is Protected
June 24, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition Urging President Biden to Continue Pause on Student Loan Payments
June 24, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Advocates in Response to DOE's Request for Information on the General Service Lamp Backstop
June 24, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOE to Promptly Implement Overdue Backstop Lighting Standard Required by Law
June 23, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Others to Oppose California Bill to Allow Facial Recognition Use to Obtain Vital Records
June 23, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports CA Bill to Protect Privacy of Video Recordings Captured by Cameras in Vehicles
June 23, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Others Urging Policymakers in the US and EU to Ban Surveillance Advertising
June 22, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Groups in Supporting Amended CA Bill to Protect Genetic Privacy
June 21, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports USDA Effort to Create More Resilient, Diverse, and Secure Food System
June 15, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Other Automotive Safety Orgs to Support The Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act
June 14, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports SEC Rulemaking to Require Improved Climate Change Disclosures
June 14, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Overhaul of Antitrust Oversight to Recalibrate Regulations for a Digital Age
June 10, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Others Urging the Senate to Pass the COOL Online Act
June 07, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Urge CT Legislators to Support Proposed Amendment to Privacy Bill
June 07, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
SEC Urged to Repair Broken Financial Reporting Infrastructure
June 03, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Joins Industry, State Regulators in Support of Food Safety Inspection Frequency Mandate
June 02, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Other Organizations Urging Congress to Properly Fund and Staff the Consumer Product Safety Commission
May 27, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
DOL Urged to Rethink Policy on Private Equity in Retirement Plan Investments
May 27, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Advocates in Providing Recommendations for Improvements to the DOE's Process Rule
May 26, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Others Urging DOE to Withdrawal January 2021 Final Interpretive Rule for Gas Boilers
May 25, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Congress to Pass VCFCA which Caps Consumer Loan Interest Rates at 36%
May 17, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined with ASAP and NRDC Encouraging Better Efficiency Test Procedures for Portable Air Conditioners
May 13, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined 87 Groups to Support HR 2547 - The Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act
May 12, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Bill to Allow Alcohol Shipments by Mail
May 06, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Outline Next Steps for DOL to Strengthen Advice Rules
May 03, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose CA Bill on Digital License Plates and Registrations
May 03, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Say CA Bill on Health Research Must Protect Individuals’ Privacy
April 28, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Repeal of DOE's Short Cycle Dishwasher Product Class
April 28, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Demand End to Secret Facial Recognition Program in DC Area
April 28, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOE to Repeal Rule Allowing Inefficient Short-Cycle Dishwashers
April 27, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Insurance Commissioners to Protect Consumers by Filling Gap Left by Deletion of CAS Principles
April 27, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Weigh in on Petitions Regarding FCC Robocall Rules
April 26, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Congress to Update Federal Trade Commission’s Enforcement Tools Under the FTC Act, Section 13(b)
April 21, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge CRA Disapproval of SEC Rules to Limit Shareholder Voting Rights
April 19, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Audit Oversight Board in Urgent Need of Reform
April 19, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Chairman Gensler to Act Quickly to Fix SEC’s Advice Standards
April 15, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Tell Facebook Not to Create Instagram for Kids
April 14, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Open Letter Supporting Direct Sales and Services of Electric Vehicles
April 13, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Over 415 Orgs Call on President Biden to Cancel Federal Student Debt Immediately using Executive Action
April 12, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
97 Organizations Demand Immediate Department of Education Action to Deliver Promised Public Service Loan Forgiveness
April 08, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Opposes Latest Bill to Deregulate Meat and Poultry Inspection
April 05, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Explain Why a Private Right of Action is Crucial to Protect Floridians’ Privacy Rights
April 02, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Nevada Legislature to Support Energy Efficiency Legislation
April 02, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Ask State AGs to Investigate Privacy Practices of Pharmacies Administering COVID Vaccines
April 01, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Florida Lawmakers to Strengthen Privacy Bills
April 01, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Groups Ask FDA to Hold Third Party Platforms Accountable on Menu Labeling
April 01, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Recommend Additional Improvements to Washington Privacy Act
March 31, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Stresses the Need to Transform the US Energy Sector in the America Jobs Plan
March 30, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Maryland to Pass SB 418, Bill Would Establish Efficiency Standards on 11 Common Products
March 29, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges NAIC to Continue Using Principles in Insurance Ratemaking Despite CAS's Position
March 29, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support CA Bill to Protect Personal Data Collected to Combat COVID-19
March 29, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Recommend Swift Action to Implement New Calling Limits
March 25, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
As Delays Continue to Mount, Groups Urge CFPB to Ensure Fair Credit Reporting Act Deadlines are Met
March 24, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Investor Protection at Risk in Supreme Court Decision, Groups Warn
March 22, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Voices Support for Senior Security Act
March 19, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Laud Bipartisan Children’s Safety Bill
March 18, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Rhode Island to Pass H 5966, Bill Would Establish Efficiency Standards on 11 Common Products
March 17, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies About Inadequate Protections from Discrimination and Weak Enforcement in WA Privacy Bill
March 15, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CSPI Ask FDA to Enforce Rules Against Misleading Alcohol Ads
March 11, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose Washington Privacy Act
March 11, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined with Other Advocates In Providing Extensive Comments to DOE on Moving Forward with Money-Saving Energy Efficiency Rulemakings
March 11, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Details Economic Benefits of Transforming the Energy System to New DOE Secretary Granholm
March 10, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Recommends Revising Florida Privacy Bill
March 09, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Insurance Advocates Urge Oregon Legislature to Support Bill to Ban the use of Socioeconomic Factors in Rate Setting
March 08, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge DOL to Reopen Retirement Plan Disclosure Rule
March 04, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks for Pre-Market Safety Review, Accurate Labeling on Cell-Cultured Seafood Products
March 03, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges New Jersey Legislature to Adopt Money-Saving Energy and Water Efficiency Standards
March 03, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges New Jersey Senate to Pass S3224, Energy and Water Efficiency Standards Legislation
March 01, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined with Other Orgs Urging DOE to Develop a New Efficiency Test for Cooking Products
March 01, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support the Nomination of Rohit Chopra as CFPB Director
February 26, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Confirmation of Gary Gensler as SEC Chair
February 25, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Nearly 150 Groups Urge Secretary Yellen to Create a Robust Climate Hub at Treasury with a Senior Leader
February 23, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Urge Virginia Governor to Veto or Seek Amendment to Privacy Legislation
February 23, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Congress to Protect Stimulus Payments from Assignment and Garnishment
February 22, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Commends FDA on Progress Towards Better Food Traceability
February 16, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Connecticut Legislature to Adopt Money-Saving Energy and Water Efficiency Standards
February 16, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
AFR and CFA Urge Congress to Address Risks to Investors from SPAC Mania
February 11, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Others Supporting the FAIR Act Which Protects Consumers from Being Forced into Arbitration
February 10, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Weigh in on VA Privacy Bill
February 09, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Details Concerns about Washington Privacy Act
February 04, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined Others Urging the CFPB to Issue a Strong Rule Giving Consumers True Control Over Their Data
February 03, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges the CA Energy Commission to Offer Considerations for Opting-Out of Its Flexible Demand Appliances Program
February 01, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Hawaii Legislature to Establish Efficiency Standards for Air Purifiers and Portable Electric Spas
February 01, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
SEC Should Further Study Procedures Regarding Expungement of Brokers’ Arbitration Record
February 01, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA joined Other Groups in Urging the President to Advocate for Critical Budget Related Protections
January 28, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges NAIC and Life Insurance Companies to Make Reasonable Underwriting Rules for Those Who Had COVID
January 25, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Advocates in Letter to Objecting to NHTSA’s Interim Final Rule Which Illegally Delays Raising Fuel Economy Penalties
January 25, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Food Safety Groups Petition USDA for Action on Poultry Pathogens
January 21, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Warns Against Securities Reg Rollbacks in Stimulus Legislation
January 19, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and the Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP) submitted comments to the Department of Energy regarding test procedures for portable air conditioners.
January 18, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined with Other Advocates Urging DOE to Adopt Expanded General Service Lamp Definitions
January 18, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Massachusetts Finance Board to Protect Consumers by Lowering the Interest Rate Cap
January 14, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Ask FTC to Investigate Amazon’s Tactics to Keep Prime Members from Cancelling
January 14, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge CA Officials to Consider Consumer, Civil Right Background in Appointing Members of New Privacy Agency
January 04, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Oppose OCC's Proposed Rule to Pressure Banks to Support Predatory Lending
January 04, 2021 / Testimonies & Comments
SEC Rule Proposal Would Improve Mutual Fund Disclosures
December 23, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Trump Administration’s Last Gasp Effort to Derail School Meal Nutrition Standards
December 22, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Express Concerns to OCC About Oportun’s Application for a National Bank Charter
December 22, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Insurance Commissioners to Require a Second Round of Premium Relief
December 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Broad Coalition Urges SEC to Deny PCAOB Rule Change Weakening Auditor Independence
December 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Biden Transition Team and Congress to Support Urgent Consumer Protection Policies
December 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Legislators to Include Provisions to Fight COVID-19 Scams in Stimulus Bill
December 15, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges SEC to Say No to a Digital Delivery Default for Securities Disclosures
December 14, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose the CFPB's Plans to Engage in Payday Loan Disclosure Testing
December 14, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Call for Changes to FTC Zoom Consent Order
December 09, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Over 110 Groups Urge Opposition to Nancy Beck's Confirmation to the CPSC
December 09, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
December 08, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer, Environmental Advocates in Asking EPA to Protect Consumers from Gene Editing Risks
December 04, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks HHS Officials to Reconsider Radical Deregulation Proposal
December 03, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Sent a Letter to the Texas Department of Insurance Criticizing Its Failure to Provide Auto Insurance Premium Relief for Consumers
December 02, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Applaud Senator Brown for His Work on OCC Oversight
December 01, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge CFPB to Strengthen Protections Against Discrimination in Comments to CFPB about Equal Credit Opportunity Act
November 19, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Object to DOE's Loophole for Replacement Pool Pump Motors
November 18, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Airlines Not to Force Consumers to Fly on the Boeing 737 Max
November 18, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Call on President-Elect Biden to Use Executive Authority to Cancel Federal Student Debt
November 10, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
SEC Finders Proposal Would Put Investors and Issuers at Risk
November 10, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
18 Groups Urge NAIC’s Special Committee on Race and Insurance to Combat Systemic Racism
November 09, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Issue Blueprint for Biden Administration, Congress to Protect Privacy
November 09, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge DOE to Withdraw Anti-Consumer Furnace and Water Heater Rule
November 06, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Oregon's Proposed Ban on Using Non-Driving Factors to Determine Insurance Premiums
November 05, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Changes to the CDFI Certification Requirements
November 02, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Facebook: Withdraw Your Cease & Desist to NYU
November 02, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge CFPB to Abandon a Proposed Reorganization Which Would Leave Consumers Vulnerable and Defenseless
October 28, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge DeVos to Extend the Suspension of Federal Students Loans
October 26, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support Proposal to Control Prerecorded Calls
October 21, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
New Jersey Insurance Bill Would Prohibit Use of Credit to Increase Insurance Rates During COVID-19 Pandemic
October 21, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to Provide Credit Reports in Spanish and Other Languages
October 21, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Groups Petition for Cancer Warning on Alcohol
October 19, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge FCC to Retain CPNI Certification Requirements
October 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge CFPB to Ensure Fair Credit Reporting Act Deadlines are Met
October 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Weigh in on Draft Model State Privacy Law
October 15, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Google's Proposed Takeover of Fitbit Raises Alarm Bells for Consumer & Citizen Groups
October 15, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks for Science-Based Regulation, Transparency on Salmonella
October 14, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined Other Advocates in Opposing DOE’s Proposal to Allow Inefficient Showerheads
October 13, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Oppose DOE’s Proposal to Allow Inefficient Short Cycle Clothes Washers and Dryer
October 02, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes CFPB's Proposed Mortgage Regulations
September 30, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Caution: Slippery Slope, How Delaware Supreme Court’s Blue Apron Decision Could Harm Investors and Undermine Market Integrity
September 29, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Nevada's Proposed Regulation Banning the Use of Credit Information to Raise Costumers Premiums
September 24, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Rep. Rouda's Amendment Which Would Allow States to Enact Efficiency Standards if the DOE Fails to Act
September 22, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Pan Wicker Privacy Bill
September 21, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CEJ Urge Insurance Commissioners to Direct Insurers to Provide Appropriate Premium Relief
September 21, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Tell FTC Not to Scrap Care Labeling Rule
September 18, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Texas Governor Greg Abbot to Choose a New Insurance Commissioner Who Will Stand Up for Consumers
September 17, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge FTC to Study How Commercial Data Uses May Reinforce Bias and Discrimination
September 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Bill to Protect Consumers in Negative Option, Continuity and Auto-Renewal Transactions
September 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
SEC 13F Proposal to Reduce Transparency is Not Backed By Evidence
September 15, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, NCLC and Prosperity Now Strongly Oppose Proposed CFPB Rule on Qualified Mortgages
September 10, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Significant Changes be Made to the CDFI Fund Small Dollar Loan Program
September 10, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Others in Supporting Minnesota Adopting a Clean Cars Program
September 10, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose S. 4159, the E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020
September 10, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge the Senate to Protect Children from Deadly Furniture Tip-Overs by Passing the STURDY Act
September 04, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support CA Bill to Protect Privacy in DTC Genetic Testing
September 03, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Warns the Proposed Federal Banking Rule Would Unleash Predatory Lending In All 50 States
September 03, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Supports Plans to Expand Pathogen Testing In Meat and Poultry, Urges Action
September 03, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOE to Drop Proposal to Weaken Showerhead Water Efficiency Standards
September 03, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
DOL’s Proposed Advice Rule Would Leave Surrender Vulnerable Retirement Savers to Harmful and Conflicted Advice
September 02, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FCC to Leave Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to Congress
September 01, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support Petition for Emergency Rule Requiring Masks at Airports and on Planes
September 01, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Fifty-One Groups Voice Support for Payment Choice Act
August 21, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge CFPB to Protect Consumers and Abandon the Proposed Advisory Opinion Program
August 20, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Others Keep Antibiotics Working - Members Urge Public Health Authorities to Keep Tabs on Antibiotic Overuse in Pandemic
August 13, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks Trump Administration to Follow Expert Committee’s Recommendations on Alcohol in New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
August 12, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Ask Senate Leadership to Include Numerous Consumer Protections in the Next Coronavirus Relief Package
August 12, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Private Equity Firms Must not be Permitted to Drain Main Street Lending Program Funds
August 11, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Tell CFPB to Stop Hiding the Narratives
August 10, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Warn DOE That They Will Sue if the Agency Does Not Meet Legal Responsibility to Update Overdue Energy Efficiency Standards
August 06, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
DOL Advice Rule Puts Retirement Savers at Risk, Should Be Withdrawn
August 03, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFPB's Proposed Disclosures for Time-Barred Debt Collection Rule will Serve as Legal Cover for Debt Collectors who Engage in Deceptive and Abusive Practices
August 01, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CSPI Join Environmental Advocates in Urging Caution, Transparency in Gene Editing Policy
July 31, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges No Vote on Huizenga Amendment to FSGG Appropriations Bill
July 31, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Public Knowledge Submit Comments on Competition and Markets Authority's New Pro-Competition Approach for Digital Markets
July 30, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Request Comment Period Extension for the Proposed Rulemaking National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders
July 28, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Voice Concern on DOE's Plan to Allow Inefficient Dishwashers
July 28, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Congress to Include Mortgage Protections in the Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
July 27, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support California Efforts to Protect Privacy in Pandemic
July 24, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Ask FCC to Review Ruling on Robotexts
July 23, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Texas to Require Auto Insurers to Continue Giving Premium Refunds
July 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA supports New York Bills to Protect Personal Data Collected in Response to COVID-19
July 15, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Arizona to Require Auto Insurers to Continue Giving Premium Refunds
July 08, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer groups asks FDA to exercise its full authority to ensure accurate food safety testing
July 08, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
DOL Urged to Provide Reasonable Opportunity for Comment on Anti-Investor Advice Rule
July 06, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Advocates Responded to the DOE’s RFI on Updating Water Heater Efficiency Standards
July 06, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Advocates for Clothes Washer Test Procedures Which More Accurately Measure Real Life Usage
July 03, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Comment on Protecting Consumers from Unwanted and Scam Calls
July 02, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Citizen Groups Express Serious Concerns About Google Fitbit Takeover
June 25, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Insurance Commissioners to Follow California's Lead on Insurance Premium Refunds
June 24, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Express Deep Concern Over Mortgage Forbearance's Being Sold to GSEs
June 24, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Worker and Investor Advocates Urge DOL to Withdraw Policy Allowing Private Equity Investments in 401(k) Plans
June 22, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Urge FCC to Reject Robocaller’s Petition
June 17, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Ask Congress not to Interfere with FDA Regulation of Cannabidiol (CBD)
June 17, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Oregon to Adopt Additional Products While Updating Energy Efficiency Standards
June 15, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Historic: Over 100 National & State Organizations Join Together in Opposition to Trump Nominee
June 15, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Industry Groups Seek to Undermine SEC Enforcement of Key Investor Protections
June 15, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Arizona Electric Transportation Plan
June 11, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
80+ Groups Endorse Principles to Protect Civil Rights and Privacy Principles in Using Technology to Combat COVID-19
June 09, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Press FTC to Expedite EnergyGuide Labels on Portable Air Conditioners
June 05, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Nancy Beck is Wrong for Consumers, Workers, and First Responders
June 04, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
SEC’s Ideologically Driven Proposal to “Harmonize” Offering Exemptions Threatens Investors and Market Integrity
June 01, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
DOE Has a Legal Obligation to Set Higher Efficiency Standards for Incandescent Reflector Lamps
May 29, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Submit Reply Comments to FCC on Implementing TRACED Act
May 28, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Consumer Reports, US PIRG Tell DOT Proposed Rules Would Hamper Protecting Airline Passengers
May 28, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Call for Enactment of Public Health Emergency Privacy Act During COVID-19 Crisis
May 22, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Arizona Corporations Commission's Plan to Include Energy Efficiency in DSM Plan
May 21, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Highlights that Most Drivers Will Be Paying Too Much for Auto Insurance This Summer Unless Regulators Take Action
May 15, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Tells Congress to Oppose Dangerous Deregulation of Meat and Poultry Inspection
May 15, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Department of Energy Has an Obligation to Review Standards and Set Deadlines
May 14, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Allege TikToK Continues to Violate Children’s Privacy
May 12, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges SEC to Close Gaps and Loopholes in Fund Names Rule
May 07, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Director of Insurance Offers Guidance to State Insurance Regulators for COIVD-19-Related Auto Premium Relief
May 05, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Say White House Must Act to Protect Privacy and Ensure Equity in Covid-19 Response
May 05, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Food Safety, Labor, Animal Welfare Groups Urge Congress to Require Precautions at Meatpacking Plants
May 04, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Administration to create a Single Information Source for Homeowners and Renters
May 04, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Federal Reserve to Press Pause on Morgan Stanley-E*Trade Merger Review
May 04, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
SEC’s Auditor Independence Proposal Would Undermine Investor Protection
May 01, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer Groups to Denounce Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for Highly Improper Payday Rule Repeal Process
April 30, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
MSRB Flouts Congressional Intent to Ensure Independence of Public Board Members
April 30, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge HUD to take Additional Steps to Protect Homeowners during COVID-19 Pandemic
April 29, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports California Bill to Curb Unwanted Robocalls
April 27, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Investor Groups Urge Congress to Protect Accounting Standard Setting Process
April 22, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Asks USDA for Action to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Meat and Poultry Plants, Halt to Line Speed Waivers
April 17, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, NCLC and NACA Join in Amicus Brief on Robocall Case
April 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Children’s Rights Must Be Protected in Remote Learning
April 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Urge Treasury and the Federal Reserve to Provide Liquidity for Mortgage Providers and Borrower Protections for Consumers
April 14, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CPSC Urged to Finalize Infant Sleep Product Rule
April 09, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Privacy Must be Protected in Using Big Data to Combat COVID-19
April 09, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Allowing Certain Robocalls from Financial Institutions During COVID-19 Crisis
April 07, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Respond to DOE's Proposed Test Procedures for Refrigerators
April 03, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FTC to Update the Funeral Rule to Better Protect Consumers and Promote Competition
April 02, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA & Other Food Advocates Ask Congress to Step Up to Ensure Healthy, Safe and Affordable Food
March 31, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Make Final Push on California Privacy Regulations
March 30, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges SEC to Go Back to the Drawing Board on Proposal That Doesn't Adequately Protect Investors
March 30, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Insurance Commissioners to Immediately Direct Insurers to Provide Premium Offset Payments to Policyholders Affected By COVID-19
March 20, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Tell Congress to Protect Privacy in COVID-19 Response
March 20, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
A Comprehensive Consumer Agenda to Address COVID-19
March 19, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Say Airline Passengers Need Relief, Too
March 18, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Insurance Commissioners to Direct Insurers to Provide Premium Offset Payments to Policyholders Affected By COVID-19
March 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose DOE's Proposed Changes to Energy Efficiency Standards Setting Process
March 16, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Company Audits Need a Quality Control Upgrade
March 10, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Press DOT to Resume Rulemaking on Airline Pricing Transparency
March 09, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Proposal to Expand “Accredited Investor” Definition Could Endanger Public Markets and Investors
March 06, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Broad Coalition of Industry, Public Interest Groups Asking USDA to Rethink Secret Self-Determinations on Genetically Engineered Food Crops
March 04, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Urge Federal Government to Step in and Address Auto Insurance Unaffordability
February 26, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Urge Connecticut Legislators to Adopt Energy Efficiency Bill
February 25, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Say Modified California Privacy Regulations are a Step Backwards
February 24, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Oppose Bill to Allow Misleading “Natural” Claims
February 20, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Washington State Legislators Urged to Strengthen Privacy Bill
February 19, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges State Governors to Boycott Automakers Who Are Supporting Trump's Attack on the Clean Air Act
February 19, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks Dietary Guidelines Committee for Straight Talk on Alcohol and Cancer
February 14, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to DOE, Supporting Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigerators and Freezers
February 14, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support Washington State Bill on Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition
February 14, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Expresses Support for SEC’s Proposed Changes to Investment Adviser Advertising and Solicitation Rules
February 12, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Schools Shouldn’t Use Facial Recognition to Spy on Students
February 10, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Insurance Commissioner on Geico Rate Raise on Soldiers
January 29, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Says to Hit the Pause Button on Washington State Privacy Bill
January 29, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Urge FCC to Do In-Depth Report on Progress Combating Robocalls
January 27, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Others Urge PCLOB to Assess Use of Facial Recognition in Public Spaces
January 27, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Applauds USDA Action on Salmonella in Ground Beef, Urges Agency to Adopt Tougher Standards
January 24, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Says House Committee Draft Privacy Bill Needs a Redo
January 24, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Tell House Committee to Go Back to the Drawing Board on Privacy Legislation
January 22, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and EPIC Recommend Improvements to WA Privacy Bill
January 21, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Amicus Brief in Key Robocall Case
January 21, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Amicus Brief Filed by CFA and Better Markets in Support of Legal Challenges to Regulation “Best Interest”
January 17, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Intuit Shareholders Urged to Vote Against Forced Arbitration Proposal
January 14, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition of Nine Consumer Organizations Send Letters to About AdTech Report to Regulators and Congress
January 13, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Submit Comments to DOE Regarding the Test Procedures for Microwave Efficiency Standards
January 13, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Maine Legislature to Adopt Appliance Efficiency Standards Bill
January 10, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge CFPB to Apply TILA’s Ability-to-Repay Rule to PACE Loans
January 06, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Massachusetts Rule Would Deliver the Strong Investor Protections Absent from SEC’s Reg BI
January 06, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Urges Strong Fiduciary Standards for Investors
January 06, 2020 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Write Letter in Support of Massachusetts Fiduciary Proposal
December 13, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and other Consumer Groups Support Bipartisan Credit Reporting Reform Bill
December 13, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
USDA Urged to Stop Misleading Nitrate Labeling on Processed Meat
December 10, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Rancher Advocates Ask Congress to Reinstate COOL
December 09, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges the DC Council to Adopt the Energy Efficiency Standards Amendment Act
December 09, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Comment on Request for Ruling on Stopping Robotexts
December 06, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CR, and NCL Endorse Stopping Grinch Bots Act to Protect Online Shoppers from Predatory Practices
December 06, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Privacy Advocates Comment on CA AG's Proposed CCPA Regs
December 05, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Tell FTC to Do it’s Homework before Proposing Changes to COPPA
December 04, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Weigh in on Three Senate Privacy Bills
December 04, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Congress to Act on Hog Slaughter Inspection Reform
December 04, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CEJ and CFA Urge NAIC Not to Adopt Fake Best Interest Standard
December 03, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Health Advocates Urge Action on Antibiotic Resistant Salmonella
November 26, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports H.R. 4523, the Nonprofit Property Protection Act
November 22, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Defaulting Retirement Savers into Electronic Disclosure Systems
November 22, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Oppose DOL Plan to Default Savers into Electronic Disclosure
November 21, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
PCAOB Guidance Undercuts Auditor Independence
November 14, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Urge the FTC to Block Google/Fitbit Merger
November 13, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
House Bill Would Strengthen States’ Ability to Combat Financial Exploitation of Seniors
November 05, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Argue that Intent is Not Required Under State UDAP Statutes
November 05, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Pan Internet Advertisers’ CCPA Compliance Plans
November 04, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Strongly Opposes the DOE NPRM on Incandescent Light Bulbs
October 29, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Asks USDA to Act Quickly to Reinstate Standards
October 25, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
HUD’s Proposed Rule Undermines the Fair Housing Act; Consumer Groups Urge Withdrawal
October 24, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Congress to Reauthorize the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act
October 21, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge FAA to Update Testing Standards for Passenger Evacuation Tests
October 21, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge FCC to Reject Telemarketer's Argument on Robocall Consent
October 17, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Respond to DOE's RFI Regarding Clothes Washers
October 17, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Support Rulemaking on Infant Sleep Products
October 16, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Submitted Comments Responding to DOE's RFI on Clothes Washers
October 14, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Congress to Eliminate the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
October 11, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
House Members Urged to Vote Yes on Bill to Improve SEC Disclosure Effectiveness
October 07, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Support California Lighting Standards
October 01, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges SEC to Halt Damaging Expansion of Private Securities Markets
September 20, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Center for Science in the Public Interest Tell Congress to Let FDA Determine the Safety of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products
September 19, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Suggest Ways DOE Can Improve Dishwasher Testing Procedures
September 19, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Over 200 Groups in Calling for Major Consumer Protections to be Added to The CFPB’s Proposed Debt Collection Rule
September 19, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Leads Groups in Comments to the CFPB warning of the Privacy and Security Concerns in the Agency's Proposed Debt Collection Rule
September 18, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments Submitted to the CFPB on the Qualified Mortgage Definition
September 16, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to DOE on Improving Energy Efficiency Test Procedures
September 13, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Push for a Moratorium on Private Offering Exemptions
September 13, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
SOS Coalition Urges House Judiciary Committee Members to Support the FAIR Act
September 12, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and other Consumer Groups Urge House to Support Critical Product Safety Legislation
September 11, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge CFPB to Protect Consumers Participating in America's Mortgage Markets
September 11, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
28 Consumer Groups, Including CFA, Express Their Views on Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act
September 09, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC Filed Comments at The Department of Energy in Opposition to the Agency’s Proposed Interpretative Rule Affecting Furnace Efficiency Standards.
August 30, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Express Concerns Over DOE's Proposal to Weaken Efficiency Standards Framework
August 30, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Express Concerns Over DOE's Energy Efficiency Standards Setting Process
August 28, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signed on to a Joint Letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to Express Concerns Over Rising Transmission Costs
August 19, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Advocacy Groups Call on CPSC to Protect Children from Liquid Nicotine
August 12, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer Groups Submitted a Letter in Support of California Bill AB 1202, Which Would Create A Public Mandatory Data Broker Registry
August 09, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined other Consumer Groups in a Letter Supporting California Bill AB 1130, That Would Expand the Definition of Personal Information in California’s Data Breach Notification Statute
August 06, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC File Comments at DOE on Proposal to Change Interim Test Procedure Waiver Process
August 06, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer and Environmental Organizations in Opposing USDA Proposal to Turn Away from Science- and Risk-Based Oversight of GMOs
August 02, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Submitted a Comment to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration on the Tech Task Force's Closed Door Meetings
July 30, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges SEC to Withdraw Anti-Investor Proposal to Reduce ICFR Audits
July 26, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA joined other Consumer Groups in a Comment to the FCC Supporting Actions to end Robocalls
July 23, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Send Letter Urging Two Important Product Safety Bills to be Strengthened
July 23, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer Organizations Urged All Members Of The House Of Representatives To Support The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act
July 18, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks Congressional Leaders to Stop Disruptive Move of USDA Research Agencies
July 16, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer Groups Support Six Consumer Product Safety Bills in Energy and Commerce Committee Markup
July 15, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to State Insurance Commissioners on Auto Insurers Charging Different Rates Based on the Amount of Insurance Purchased in Current Policy
July 15, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA along with other Consumer Groups Voiced Support for the Accurate Access to Credit Information Act of 2019
July 12, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Supports Disclosure of Meat and Poultry Inspection Data
July 12, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins other Consumer Groups in Urging the FCC to Reject a Petition by the P2P Alliance
July 11, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined Consumer and Civil Rights Organizations in a Letter Calling for The Suspension of Face Recognition Technology Use by the Department of Homeland Security
July 11, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA asks Dietary Guidelines Committee for More Transparency, Full Review of Evidence
July 11, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocacy Groups Call on Congress to Support Six Critical Safety Bills
July 03, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins other Consumer Organizations in a Letter Calling for Congress and Regulators to Impose a Moratorium on Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency Plans
July 02, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer and Civil Rights Organizations in a Letter on FHA’s Proposed Changes to Loan-Level Certification and Defect Taxonomy
June 28, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Along With Other Consumer and Privacy Groups Sent a Joint Letter to California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson Opposing AB 846 Unless It Is Amended
June 26, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA joins consumer and public health organizations in call for a cancer warning statement on alcoholic beverages
June 25, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Submitted a Letter in Support of HR 3375 "Stopping Bad Robocalls Act" to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and its Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
June 25, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
March 1, 2019: CFA Support Letter to the New Mexico State Legislature in Support of SB 136
June 20, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony to House on EPA and NHTSA's Plan to Rollback and Freeze Fuel Economy Standards
June 14, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Investor Groups Comment in Support of NJ Fiduciary Proposal
June 13, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Civil Rights Groups Oppose Proposed Changes to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
June 05, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Statment on the SEC's Adoption of Anti-Investor Advice Standards for Brokers and Advisers
May 23, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call For Essential Consumer Protection Amendment to Help Retirees
May 22, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Medical Groups Urge The New York State Senate And Assembly To Vote in Favor of Legislation to Prohibit the Sale of Crib Bumper Pads And Ban Their Use In Child Care Facilities
May 17, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Support Letter to the Arizona Corporation Commission urging that utility energy efficiency programs be used, in part, to support and extend the Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS)
May 10, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Letter to DOE Requesting a Public Hearing on its Proposal to Change the Way Requests for a Temporary Test Procedure Waivers on the Energy Efficiency of Products
May 06, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins In Letter to DOE about Proposed Changes to the ‘Process Rule’ for Energy Efficiency Standards
May 06, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to the Ohio House Energy and Natural Resources Committee urging that Substitute House Bill 6 maintain Ohio’s Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
May 03, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Submit Comments Urging DOE to Withdraw Ill-Conceived Rollback of GSL Lighting Standards
May 01, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Advocates for the CPSC to Increase Mandatory Standards Rulemakings in 2020 and 2021
April 30, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support H.R. 946: The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act
April 26, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Investor Groups Urge SEC to Strengthen Regulation Best Interest
April 23, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Work to Strengthen California's Consumer Privacy Protection Act and Prevent Rollback of Privacy Rights
April 22, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Support Letter for Colorado HB19-1231
April 19, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Congress to Address Data Practices Leading to the Exploitation of Personal Information of Marginalized Communities
April 17, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Framework for Addressing Broker and Adviser Conflicts of Interest
April 11, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on Senate Subcommittee to Maintain, and Enhance Protections Against Unwanted Robocalls
April 09, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Informs the House of Representatives of the Critical Role the Consumer Product Safety Commission Occupies
April 09, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Support Letter sent to the Rhode Island Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture in support of S552–The Appliance and Equipment Energy and Water Efficiency Standards of 2019
April 08, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Coalition Letter Supporting the FCC Proposal to Implement New Rules on Caller ID Spoofing
April 03, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Coalition Letter Supporting the TRACED Act
March 27, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Extols the Critical Work Done by Three Government Agencies in Protecting Consumers
March 26, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports H.R. 1815, SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act
March 26, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA submitted a letter in support of HB 556 to the Hawaii Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Health
March 22, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Privacy Coalition Letter Opposing Washington Bill
March 22, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Support Letter for HB19-1231 to Members of the CO Energy and Environment Committee
March 22, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports the Rapid Adoption of Alternative Credit Scoring Approaches for Mortgage Lending
March 19, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
National Coalition of 130 Non-Profit Groups Opposing Delay of the CFPB Payday Lending Rule
March 15, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Utah Governor to Ensure the Safe Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles
March 14, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testimony before the House Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets on the Need to Strengthen SEC’s Proposed Regulation Best Interest
March 07, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Highlights Benefits of Energy Efficiency Standards and Cost to Consumers Due to DOE's Inaction on Efficiency Standards
March 06, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports RI Appliance Efficiency Legislation
March 05, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Online Consumer Protection Act in Maryland
March 04, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Groups Ask CDC Not to Downplay Risks Associated with Antibiotic Resistance
March 04, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Connecticut Legislation Which Updates Efficiency Standards
March 01, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Commend Nevada for Proposing Uniform Fiduciary Standard for Brokers and Advisers, Suggest Revisions to Strengthen Proposal
March 01, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC File Comments With DOE Regarding Gas Industry Furnace Petition
February 28, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Maryland's Bill to Prohibit Automakers From Penalizing Dealers Who List the Actual Lowest Price Which They Are Willing To Sell a Vehicle
February 28, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Rollback on Lighting Rules
February 26, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Oppose Inadequate Consumer Privacy Bill Proposed in Washington State
February 22, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates Plead for “Modernization” of Alcohol Labeling to Include Basic Nutrition Facts
February 21, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Call on FTC to Investigate Facebook for Deceptive Practices
February 19, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Hawaii Legislation Which Updates Energy Efficiency Standards
February 13, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Call on Congress to Include Civil Rights in Ongoing Privacy Debate
February 13, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Call on Retailers to Support Minimum Security Guidelines for IoT Devices
February 12, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports NM Utility Energy Efficiency Program Legislation
February 12, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Senators to Prioritize Safety When Upgrading Infrastructure
February 06, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Representatives to Prioritize Safety When Upgrading Infrastructure
February 05, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer and Industry Groups to Call for Reform to Dietary Guidelines
January 31, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies Before Washington DC Council on Dangers of Unregulated Autonomous Vehicles on City Streets
January 28, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition for Sensible Safeguards Calls on OMB to Extend Rulemaking Comment Periods Open During Shutdown
January 28, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks FDA to Set Level Playing Field for Plant-Based Products
January 28, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge DC Mayor Bowser to Oppose the Ford Motor Company's Driverless Vehicle Testing Program without Necessary Controls and Oversight
January 24, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups File Amicus Brief Arguing that Hilton Grand Vacations Company Violated TCPA
January 24, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Retroactive Waiver Request by SGS North America Inc.
January 23, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Legislation Undermining FTC's Ability to Protect Consumers from Pyramid Schemes
January 17, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks for More Comprehensive, Ambitious “Healthy People” Goals on Food Safety
January 17, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
A Framework for Comprehensive Privacy Protection and Digital Rights in the United States
January 16, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Washington State Energy Efficiency Standards Legislation
January 14, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC File Comments with DOE Responding to Industry Petition to Weaken Furnace Standards
January 07, 2019 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Weigh in On Military Credit Monitoring
December 24, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Updating the Product Registration Rule in the Code of Federal Regulations
December 24, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and National Employment Law Project Question RCH 401(k) Auto Portability Program, Urge DOL to Provide Guard-Rails to Protect Retirement Savers
December 21, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks USDA, FDA to Ensure Safety of Cell-Cultured Meat Products
December 19, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Urge CFPB to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Practices
December 19, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Ask the FTC to Investigate Google for Deceptively Promoting Manipulative Apps as Kid-Friendly
December 14, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Files Comments in Support of NJ Bureau of Securities' Pre-Proposal to Apply a Fiduciary Duty to Brokers’ and Advisers’ Investment Advice
December 13, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Organizations Oppose Federal Privacy Legislation that Preempts Stronger State Laws
December 07, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Organizations Call on Senate to Block AV START Act Due to Privacy Concerns
December 07, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on SEC to Delay Reg BI Finalization in Wake of RAND Study
December 03, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Organizations Encourage California Legislature to Continue to Strengthen Privacy Protections
November 28, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CSPI Oppose Appropriations Rider on Cell-Cultured Meat
November 28, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Concerned About Balance of Viewpoints on DOT’s Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee
November 28, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Organizations Call on Senate to Include Vital Safeguards to Protect Consumers in the AV START Act
November 26, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Privacy, and Civil Liberties Organizations Disappointed in FTC Staff Stance on Targeted Advertising
November 26, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Food Safety Advocates Urge Greater Transparency in FDA Recall Disclosure Policy
November 19, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to OCC on Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Regulatory Regime
November 19, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Privacy Groups Call on CA Legislature to Protect the California Consumer Privacy Act
November 19, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Groups Asks U.S. Codex Task Force to Set Level Playing Field on Antibiotics
November 15, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Urges USDA to Release Information on Outbreak Linked to Turkey
November 15, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Safety Advocates Endorse Health Canada's Corded Window Coverings Regulation
November 13, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Privacy Legislation Principles
November 13, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Advocates File Comments with FCC Clarifying Definition of Automatic Telephone Dialing System
November 12, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CEJ Suggest Approaches for NAIC to Examine Issues of Auto Insurance Availability and Affordability
November 09, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Comment on NTIA's Privacy Policy Recommendations
November 02, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testimony to the NJ Bureau of Securities in Support of Applying a Fiduciary Duty to Brokers’ and Advisers’ Investment Advice
October 30, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Civil Society Organizations Urge Fundamental Reform at UNCITRAL's Investor-State Dispute Settlement Discussions
October 30, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Call on FTC to Investigate Marketplace of Apps Targeting Young Children
October 29, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Broadband Access Coalition Supports "Win-Win-Win" Solution to Expanding Flexible Use of 3.7 GHz Spectrum
October 26, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Respond to Administration's Proposal to Roll Back and Freeze Fuel Economy Standards
October 23, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOE to Issue Final Rule for Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pump Motor Efficiency Standards
October 17, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports California Energy Commission Proposal Affecting General Service Lamps
October 16, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Community Groups Urge DC Council to Protect Consumers from Deceptive Automatic Renewal Clauses
October 15, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Asks for Reforms to Prevent Repeat of STEC Outbreak in Ground Beef
October 15, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Groups Push for Better Antibiotics Data Collection
October 15, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on State Insurance Commissioners to Investigate Insurers’ Use of ZIP Codes in Pricing
October 11, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks FDA to Help Consumers Make Healthy Choices More Easily
October 09, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Submit Draft Data Protection Framework to Senate Commerce Committee
October 08, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Reiterate Suggestions for FCC to Address the Robocall Problem
October 05, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge CPSC to Amend FY 2019 Operation Plan to Prioritize Several Consumer Safety Issues
October 03, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Call on FTC to Investigate Facebook's Messenger Kids Application
October 01, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Call on Senate Commerce Committee to Invite Consumer Privacy Experts to Upcoming Hearing
September 27, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Urge Congressional Opposition to the "GRATER Act"
September 25, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges EPA to Move Forward with Current Fuel Economy Standards
September 25, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Advocates for Legislation Based on the Premise of Americans' Inherent Right to Privacy
September 24, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Submit Comments to FCC Urging Further Action on Robocall Blocking
September 24, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Administration's Proposal to Roll Back Fuel Economy Standards
September 19, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Concerned Over Senate Commerce Committee's Exclusion of Consumer Representatives from Privacy Hearing
September 12, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Oppose HR 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act
September 12, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
AARP, CFA and the Financial Planning Coalition Deliver Results of Usability Testing of SEC's Proposed CRS
September 12, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Inclusion of FAIR Fees Act in FAA Reauthorization Act Conference Agreement
September 11, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Spectrum Coalition Urges FCC to Unleash Mid-Band Spectrum
September 06, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA to Food Safety Regulators: Listen to Your Peers!
September 05, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Commends USDA for Research to Update Meat and Poultry, Urges Swift Action
September 05, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Submit Comments on Methods of Improving Recall Effectiveness
September 01, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on State Insurance Regulators to Reject Proposed Report
August 31, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Groups Tell Congress Not to Shield Industry from Taxpayer Scrutiny
August 28, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Urge California Lawmakers Not to Weaken Privacy Law
August 27, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Cries Foul on Defunct Microbiological Testing
August 26, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Support Broadband Privacy Rules for ISPs in DC
August 20, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Explain Why Privacy is Critical to Competition in Comments Submitted to FTC
August 20, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge FCC to Explore Additional Means of Addressing the Robocall Problem
August 20, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FTC to Seek Legal Reforms to Improve Its Ability to Meet 21st Century Consumer Protection Challenges
August 16, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages Colorado to Participate in the Zero Emissions Vehicle Program
August 14, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumers, Food Companies Tell Congress Not to Undermine Integrity of Organic Program
August 14, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition Urging DOE to Issue a Direct Final Rule Regarding Pool Pump Motor Efficiency
August 13, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Urge California Lawmakers Not to Weaken Recently-Enacted Privacy Law
August 10, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Laments Missed Opportunity in Proposed Bayer-Monsanto Merger Conditions
August 07, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Files Comments With SEC Suggesting Extensive Revisions to Proposed Regulatory Package
August 03, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Offers Vermont Leaders Suggestions for Protecting the Privacy of Vermonters
July 31, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Labor, Public Health Groups Oppose Chicken Companies’ Petitions to Increase Slaughter Line Speeds
July 27, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Highlight Product Safety Hazards, Encourage CPSC to Prioritize High-Impact Projects
July 25, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on Senate Leadership to Support FAIR Fees Provision in FAA Reauthorization Act
July 23, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Jack Gillis on Needed Changes to Senate's AV Start Act
July 20, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge FCC and FTC to Assess the Scope of the Entire Robocall Problem
July 16, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes the Federal Insurance Office Reform Act of 2018
July 16, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Asks for Check on Proposed Swine Slaughter Deregulation
July 12, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support the 'Control Your Personal Credit Information Act'
July 11, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Provide Comments to House Financial Services Committee Regarding Pending Legislation
July 11, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Oppose "Accurate Labels Act" Which Would Block Most State and Local Right-to-Know Laws
July 10, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Oppose the "State Insurance Regulation Preservation Act"
July 03, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks for Prompt, Common-Sense Disclosure Requirements for GMO Ingredients in Food
June 27, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Ask FTC to Investigate Tech Companies Nudging Users to Choose Less Privacy-Friendly Options
June 26, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Global Civil Society Organizations in Asking UNCITRAL to Reject Investor-State Dispute Settlement
June 25, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Oppose Petition to DOE to Establish Separate Category for Dishwashers Operating an Hour or Less
June 20, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Oppose Department of Veterans Affairs Revised Plan to Waive Ethics Laws
June 13, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Call on FCC to Adopt Telephone Consumer Protection Act Interpretation That Ensures Consumer Privacy
June 13, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Safety Groups Urge CPSC to Take Stronger Action Against Dangerous Inclined Sleep Products
June 13, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Opposes New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2018
June 12, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
June 05, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Opposition to Bills That Would Undermine Capital Markets
June 05, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments Submitted at DOJ-FTC Public Workshop on Competition Issues
May 29, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Submit Comments to FCC Regarding Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
May 25, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Proposed Transition Fee Pilot Program Receives Support From Investor Advocates
May 25, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports SEC's Proposed Maker-Taker Pilot Program
May 24, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer & Food Safety Groups Press for Better Traceability on High Risk Foods
May 23, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Safety Groups Ask House Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to Increase CPSC Funding
May 23, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Jack Gillis Testifies on the Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on the Future of Insurance
May 21, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Call on SEC to Delay Comment Deadline for "Best Interest" Regulatory Proposal
May 18, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Opposition to S. 2155, the "Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act"
May 18, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Accountability of OPEC: No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (NOPEC)
May 17, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Center for Science in the Public Interest Ask for Commonsense Approach to Regulating Meat Alternatives
May 16, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Asks Congress to Keep Raw Milk Out of Interstate Commerce
May 16, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on US Trade Representative to Maintain Stance on Investor-State Dispute Settlement in NAFTA Re-Negotiations
May 16, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Submit Comments to CPSC Regarding Amendments to Its 2018 Operating Plan
May 15, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Environmental Groups Ask FDA to Rethink Food Additive Loophole
May 02, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges CPSC to Address Product Safety Risks Posed by Internet Connected Products
May 02, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Proposed Hog Slaughter Rule
April 30, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on CFPB Acting Director Mulvaney to Preserve Public Complaints Database
April 27, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Offer Proposed Edits to Model Regulation for a Best Interest Standard of Care
April 23, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on Representatives to Support Cohen-Jones FAIR Fees Amendment
April 17, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
The Escalating Problem of Unwanted Robocalls and What To Do About It
April 12, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Vermont Data Broker Privacy Bill
April 11, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Rachel Weintraub Testifies to US Consumer Product Safety Commission Regarding Commission Agenda and Priorities
April 09, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Oppose Amendment Undermining Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act
April 09, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Call on FTC to Take Action Against YouTube's Violation of Children's Privacy Laws
April 06, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups File Complaint with FTC Regarding Facebook Facial Recognition Practices
April 05, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Thank Sponsors of the Spoofing Prevention Act of 2017
April 04, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks for Updated Information on Insurance Pricing Practices from State Insurance Commissioners
April 02, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Support Maine Broadband Privacy Bill
March 30, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FHFA Request for Information on Credit Scoring Technologies
March 29, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Oppose Adding Provisions to NAFTA Undermining Ability to Require Labels on Pre-Packaged Foods
March 29, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to EPA on Maintaining the Current National Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards
March 27, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments Ask for Sustainability in Dietary Guidelines Process
March 26, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Department of Justice to Stop Fidelity-Stewart Merger
March 21, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Voices Support for Vermont Appliance Efficiency Legislation
March 20, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Privacy Groups Call on FTC to Investigate Facebook's Alleged Disclosure of Personal Data to Cambridge Analytica
March 19, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Safety Groups Call on DOT to Issue Minimum Performance Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
March 19, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Safety Groups Urge Senators to Delay Consideration of AV START Act in Wake of Pedestrian Death
March 16, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumers Union Urge Senators to Continue Promoting Transparency and Competition in the Airline Industry
March 15, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Food Safety, Labor, Animal Welfare Organizations Question USDA Shortcuts on Hog Slaughter Reform Process
March 15, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges SEC to Adopt a Clear and Consistent Best Interest Standard
March 12, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges No Vote on H.R. 4263, the Regulation A+ Improvement Act
March 09, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Oppose Omnibus Bill Rider That Would Undermine FTC's Ability to Police Pyramid Scheme Activity
March 05, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes S. 2155, Which Rolls Back Important Consumer Protections
February 27, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on DOL, FINRA and State Securities Commissions to Follow Massachusetts’ Lead and Punish DOL Rule Violations
February 26, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Suggest Improvements to New York State Department of Financial Services' Proposed Best Interest Standard
February 22, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on FCC to More Significantly Limit Unwanted Robocalls
February 20, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Washington State Legislators to Pass Pro-Consumer Appliance Efficiency Legislation
February 20, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins in Comments to DOE on Test Procedures for Microwaves
February 16, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Voice Concerns About Provision of U.S. Equity Market Data
February 12, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House of Representatives to Vote 'No' on H.R. 3978, the "TRID Improvement Act"
February 09, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition of Consumer and Privacy Groups Support Net Neutrality Legislation in Oregon
February 08, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Hawaii Legislators to Adopt Appliance Efficiency Measure
February 08, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Reiterates Need for Rate Relief for Consumers in Wake of Large Corporate Tax Cut
February 05, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Advocates Tell FDA to Prioritize Public Health and Safety
January 30, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Submit Reply Comments to the Department of Transportation Regarding Airlines' Push for Deregulation
January 29, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Questions Legal Basis for Weakening School Lunch Standards
January 26, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Files Joint Comments with FTC in Response to Informational Injury Workshop
January 23, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on State Insurance Commissioners to Require Insurers to File Lower Rates to Reflect Federal Tax Legislation
January 23, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Public Interest Groups Urge FCC to Fight Unwanted Robocalls More Broadly
January 22, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges NAIC to Withdraw and Revise Proposal Which Falls Short of True Best Interest Standard
January 18, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges the Consumer Product Safety Commission to Recall Polaris ROVs Posing Fire Hazards
January 16, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Financial Services Committee to Oppose Bills that Would Undermine Important Sensible Safeguards
January 16, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Financial Services Committee 'No' Vote on H.R. 4738 and H.R. 4785
January 12, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages Thorough Testing of Autonomous Vehicles - And Consumers Agree
January 12, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
J. Robert Hunter Testifies Before New York State Assembly Insurance Committee Regarding Title Insurance Regulation
January 08, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Food and Drug Administration to Avoid More Delay on Menu Labeling
January 05, 2018 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Proposed Repeal of Emission Requirements for Glider Vehicles, Glider Engines, and Glider Kits Rule
December 28, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Comment on CFPB's Generic Information Collection Plan for Consumer Complaints
December 20, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer and Privacy Groups Calling for Removal of Ads Targeting Children in New York Times
December 18, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Opposition to H.R. 4015, the “Corporate Governance Transparency Act.”
December 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Requests Information on Agencies' Commitment to Military Lending Act Enforcement
December 13, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Consumer and Privacy Groups Oppose HR 2396, the Privacy Notification Technical Clarification Act
December 13, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Opposes Petition to Lift Poultry Processing Line Speed Restrictions
December 11, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Opposition to Two Proposed Bills Which Further Erode the Health of Capital Markets
December 08, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer Groups Comment on Sears Request to Modify FTC Consent Order
December 06, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Call on Car Manufacturers and Rental Companies to Clarify How Customer Data is Used
December 05, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Urge FCC to Delay Net Neutrality Vote
December 04, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Opposition to Senate Bill Which Would Repeal or Weaken Dodd-Frank Provisions
December 04, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Public Interest Groups Urge FTC Not to Delay Updating Range and Cost Information for Clothes Washers
November 29, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Principles for Reforming the National Flood Insurance Program
November 28, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Attempt to Shield Companies Delivering Unwanted Calls and Texts Due to Technical Error
November 27, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Applaud CPSC Decision to Halt Sales of Hazardous High-Powered Magnet Sets
November 22, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Advocates Ask FDA to Support Better Data Collection on Animal Antibiotics Use
November 20, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on SEC to Hold Credit Rating Agencies Accountable for Improper Conduct
November 17, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on Credit Bureaus to Explain Profits in Wake of Equifax Data Breach
November 15, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CU Urge US Trade Representative to Remain Resolute in Proposal to Curtail Investor-State Dispute Settlement
November 13, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Four Bills Which Harm the Health and Integrity of Our Capital Markets
November 13, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Proposed Method to Interpret Antibiotic Data, Asks FDA To Do More
November 07, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act
November 07, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Attempt to Subject Credit Union Members to Unwanted Robocalls
November 07, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes the "Risk-Based Credit Examination Act" and the "Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act"
November 03, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Call on FTC to Protect Consumers from Pyramid Schemes
November 01, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes FDA’s Proposed Four-Year Delay of Food Safety Rules
October 31, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House to Vote No on H.R. 1585, the "Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act"
October 24, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Industry Claim that Fiduciary Rule Harms Investors is Flawed, Provides No Convincing Evidence
October 18, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Public Interest Groups Call on FTC to Launch Investigation into Smartwatches for Children
October 16, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Urge FCC to Implement Effective Changes to End Scourge of “Cramming” & “Slamming” Issues
October 16, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Public Interest Groups File Comments With Department of Energy Regarding Efficiency Standards for Lighting Products
October 11, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Calls on VA Secretary to Withdraw Proposal to Allow Employees to Own Stock in For-Profit Colleges Accepting the GI Bill
October 10, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Bills Being Considered by the House Financial Services Committee That Would Strip Away Investor Protections
October 10, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Provides Evidence to DOL of Broker-Dealer Firms Not Taking Steps to Comply with Conflict of Interest Rule
October 05, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to EPA Regarding Possible Reconsideration of the 2022-2025 Model Year Gas Emission Standards
October 05, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on DOL, SEC, and FINRA to Use Their Authority to Hold Firms Accountable for Acting in Customers' Best Interest
October 04, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Call on Senate to Secure Consumer Data and Reform Credit Bureaus
September 27, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Asks Agricultural Secretary to Rethink U.S. Codex Office Move
September 26, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Make Recommendations for FCC's Proposed Reassigned Number Database
September 25, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Consideration of Private Flood Insurance Outside the Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
September 25, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Provides Guidance to NHTSA on Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Fuel Economy Standards, 2022 -2025
September 22, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Advocates Ask for Timely Implementation of Nutrition Facts Label Update
September 21, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Encourage IRS to Allow All Taxpayers Opportunity to Obtain Identity Theft Protection PINs
September 19, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Support DC Council's Proposed Broadband Internet Privacy Act of 2017
September 18, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to California Energy Commission on Phase II Lighting Standards
September 15, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes DOL's Proposed Extension of the Transition Period for the Conflict of Interest Rule
September 15, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Governor Brown to Sign SB 33
September 15, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on USDA Regulatory Reform Plan Ask for Better Consumer Protections
September 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Urge FCC to Take Comprehensive Approach to "Cramming" & "Slamming" Issues
September 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Encourage FCC to Make Caller ID Authentication System Mandatory
September 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to SEC on Standard of Conduct for Investment Advice
September 07, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
September 06, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies Before EPA on Final Determination of the Mid-term Evaluation
September 05, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Weigh in On DOE's Request for Information for Test Procedures for Room Air Conditioners
September 05, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Comment on NAIC Auto Study Group “Data Collection”
September 05, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, NCST, NCLC Comment Letter on Proposed Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Housing Goals 2018-2020
August 31, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Urge FCC to Retain Jurisdiction Over Broadband Privacy
August 28, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Support FCC's Proposal of a Reassigned Numbers Database to Mitigate Robocalls
August 25, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocates, Food Companies, Ask USDA to Follow the Law on GMO Disclosure
August 22, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Broadband Access Coalition Supports FCC Rulemaking to Facilitate Deployment of Broadband Access to Underserved Areas
August 22, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Food Safety Advocates Ask for Better Recall Information from FDA
August 15, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Proposed Rule to Authorize Chinese Chicken Imports
August 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Certified Financial Planner Board's Proposed Revisions to Its Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct
August 11, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Encourage Vermont to Move Forward with Data Broker Regulation
August 11, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Commend FCC's Action on Caller ID Authentication, Make Additional Recommendations
August 07, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Response to Department of Labor's Request for Information Regarding Reexamination of Conflict of Interest Rule
August 03, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies Before US Senate Commerce Committee on Insurance Fraud
August 02, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Unlawful Delay of Menu Labeling Regulations
August 02, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Comment on EPA's Final Draft Energy Star Specifications for Televisions
July 31, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, NCLC and Other Consumer Groups’ Comments on CFPB Request for Comment on the ATR/QM Lookback
July 31, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Others Comment on "Best Interest" Amendments to NAIC Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation
July 31, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Public Interest Organizations Submit Reply Comments to FCC in Matter of Eliminating Unlawful Robocalls
July 31, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Center for Economic Justice, Consumers Union Support NAIC's Proposed Data Call
July 31, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Coalition Submits Comments That Would Improve Protections for Consumers in Annuity Transactions
July 28, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Public Interest Groups File Amicus Brief in Reyes v. Lincoln Automotive
July 25, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Open Letter From US and UK Civil Society Groups Demanding Transparency in Any Potential US-UK Trade Deal
July 24, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to Department of Transportation on Its Efforts to Improve the Regulatory Process
July 24, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOL to Fully Implement, Without Further Delay, the Conflict of Interest Rule’s Full Protections
July 18, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose the Moolenaar Amendment to the FSGG Appropriations Bill
July 18, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Principles for National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization
July 17, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Pocketbook Savings, Macroeconomic Growth and Other Public Benefits of Energy Efficiency Appliance Standards
July 17, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes H.R. 2823, the “Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act”
July 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Safety Organizations Call on NJ Governor to Sign Bill Prohibiting Sale of Supplemental Mattresses
July 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Groups Respond to US DoE’s Request for Information on “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs”
July 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Responds to DOE Request for Information on Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs
July 12, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
July 12, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies Before the US Consumer Product Safety Commission on Commission Agenda and Priorities
July 11, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Wagner Discussion Draft on the DOL Fiduciary Rule
July 10, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumers Union Make Recommendations to US Trade Representative Lighthizer
July 03, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Consumer Groups Submit Comments to FCC on Proposed Rules Regarding Advanced Methods for Blocking Robocalls
July 03, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Public Interest Groups Strongly Oppose Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity Request
June 30, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Consumer Rights Groups Comment on Broadband & Internet Privacy Bills in Congress
June 21, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Broadband Access Coalition Petitions FCC to Expand Access to Broadband Service in Underserved Areas
June 19, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments Seek Reliable Analysis of New Poultry Inspection System
June 16, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on the California Energy Commission Phase II Pre-rulemaking for General Service Lamps
June 16, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Commends Release of Establishment Specific Data, Asks Agency to Accelerate Roll-out
June 15, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition on Proposed USDA Reorganization: Food Safety First
June 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Call on FTC to Protect Consumers' Privacy from Cable and Satellite Providers
June 13, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Call on FCC to Initiate Enforcement Action Against Navient for Abusive Robocalls
June 13, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks the United States Trade Representative to Negotiate Reinstatement of Country-of-Origin Labeling
June 06, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Flood Insurance Discussion Draft
June 06, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Members to Reject the Financial CHOICE Act
May 31, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Suggests Revisions to Strengthen EPA's Proposed ENERGY STAR Specification for Televisions, Version 8.0
May 22, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Open Letter to Secretary of Labor: No Further Delay to the Rule that Puts Retirement Savers’ Interests First
May 22, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Save Our Retirement Coalition Urges Congress to Stand With Working Families and Retirees
May 18, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Call on FCC to Protect Consumers from Unfettered Voicemail Messages
May 16, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate Committee Leaders to Oppose Midnight Rules Relief Act
May 16, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate Committee Leaders to Oppose REINS Act
May 16, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate Committee to Oppose the Regulatory Accountability Act
May 16, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Recognition of Foreign Food Inspection Systems
May 10, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Call on Facebook to Release Information on Psychological Profiling of Youth
May 05, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Public Interest Groups Oppose H.R. 1849 – Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017
May 05, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Direct Final Rule for Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps
May 03, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CFI Comments on Guidelines for Minimizing Pathogen Contamination in Beef Slaughter Operations
May 03, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Oppose Senate Passage of HR 2901
May 03, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Military and Veterans Groups Stand Up for CFPB
April 26, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Direct Final Rule for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
April 26, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Opposition to Abolishing Access to the CFPB Complaint Database
April 26, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Antitrust Subcommittee to Explore Increase in Market Power By a Handful of Corporations
April 25, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Oppose the Financial CHOICE Act Discussion Draft
April 17, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Responds to DOL Request for Comment on Reconsideration of Conflict of Interest Rule
April 13, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Public Interest Groups Urge NHTSA to Address Privacy Concerns with Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications
April 05, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports ENERGY STAR Specification for Televisions, Version 8.0
March 30, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA & Public Knowledge Call on FCC to Reject Proposal to Allow Increase on Prices for Business Data Services
March 29, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Asks USDA to Reconsider “Equivalency” of Brazilian Meat Inspection System
March 24, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks USDA to Follow Through on Long Overdue Contract Farmer Protections
March 24, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of the Consumer Federation of America on the California Air Resources Board Mid-Term Review
March 21, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Tell Senators to Throw Out ‘Filthy Food Act’
March 17, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges DOL to Implement the Conflict of Interest Rule Without Delay
March 16, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Applauds California Senate Bill to Prohibit Use of Forced Arbitration in Cases of Fraud and Identity Theft
March 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Senators to Oppose the Midnight Rules Relief Act
March 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Senators to Oppose REINS Act
March 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Opposes AHCA Cuts to Foodborne Illness Surveillance
March 13, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Keep Antibiotics Working Coalition Asks FDA to Act Now
March 09, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Tells USDA to Start Planning Now for Next Fifty Years
March 06, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Public Interest Groups Submit Opposition to Petitions for Reconsidering FCC's Broadband Privacy Order
March 06, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumers Union Urge FCC to Retain the Entirety of the Commission's Broadband Privacy Order
February 28, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumers Union Call on House Judiciary Committee to Make the Health Insurance Market Competitive
February 28, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Public Interest Groups in Opposing the Regulatory Integrity Act
February 28, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Public Interest Groups Call on President Trump to Withdraw Unlawful Executive Order
February 24, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Push to Repeal Menu Labeling Law
February 23, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumers Union and CFA Call on President to Maintain EPA Fuel Economy Standards
February 21, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Comment on CFPB Request for Information Regarding Consumer Access to Financial Records
February 15, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to DoE in Support of Direct Final Rule for Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products
February 15, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Public Interest Groups Recommend Ten Proposals to FTC to Protect Consumers
February 14, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages Senate Committee to Support Vigorous Enforcement of Laws that Protect Military Family Financial Readiness
February 13, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Call on OMB to Withdraw Interim Guidance Implementing Unconstitutional Executive Order
February 09, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Steps to Improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
February 09, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, AFL-CIO, AFR Call on Financial Trade Association Board Members to Reject Campaign to Overturn DOL Rule
February 07, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Public Interest Groups Urge FCC to Deny Stay of Broadband Privacy Rules
January 27, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Public Interest Groups Call on Congress to Oppose Attempts to Overturn FCC Broadband Privacy Rules
January 18, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FTC to Reject Proposed Settlements Which Allow for Misleading Advertising of Unsafe Vehicles
January 17, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on OCC to Withdraw Proposal for National Charter for Non-Bank Lenders
January 13, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages Hill Leadership to Maintain Commitment to Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards
January 13, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Public Interest Groups in Calling on OCC to Reject Proposed New Federal Nonbank Lending Charters
January 12, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Public Interest Groups Support FCC Proposal to End Forced Arbitration in Communications Sector
January 11, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Public Interest Groups Urge Congress to Reject Legislation That Would Loosen Wall Street Regulation
January 10, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Members of Congress to Oppose H.R. 5, the "Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017"
January 10, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Congress to Oppose the Commodity End User Relief Act
January 10, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges 'No' Vote on H.R. 78, the "SEC Regulatory Accountability Act"
January 06, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Public Interest Groups Support NCL's Recommendation that FCC Refresh Record in "Bill Shock" Proceeding
January 04, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition of Public Interest Organizations Urge Congressional Opposition to Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017
January 03, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017
January 03, 2017 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Members of Congress to Oppose REINS Act Legislation That Will Undermine Consumer Protections
December 30, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Offers Comments to EPA in Support of Continued Implementation of Fuel Economy Standards Program
December 13, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support CPSC Proposed Safety Standard for Baby Changing Products
December 09, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls Insurance Commissioners' Attention to Unfair Price Optimization Practices
December 05, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks USDA to Protect Consumers from Empty Labeling Claims on Meat and Poultry
November 22, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC File Comments with DOE in Support of Two-Tiered Efficiency Standards for Furnaces
November 15, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016
November 14, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FTC to Finalize Labels for Portable Air Conditioners
November 09, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges CFPB to Address Additional Consumer Protection Issues Outside of Current Scope of Proposed Payday Rule
November 07, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Questions FDA’s Classification of Animal Drugs
November 04, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Call for Congress to Pass a Clean Omnibus Funding Package, Free of Harmful Riders
November 02, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on DOE's Proposed Standards for Residential Conventional Cooking Products
October 27, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Amicus Brief Supporting FTC's Petition for a Re-Hearing in Case Limiting FTC's Jurisdiction
October 25, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks State Insurance Commissioners If Auto Insurance Rates in Their States Are Actuarially Sound
October 24, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups File Additional Comments in Support of the CEC's Proposed Standards for Computers and Monitors
October 21, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages FCC to Vote to Pass Strong Broadband Privacy Rules, Reject Industry Calls to Weaken the Proposal
October 20, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Oklahoma General Assembly to Prohibit the Use of Credit Score When Setting Auto Insurance Premiums
October 18, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FCC to Clarify Rules for Making Robocalls Related to Healthcare
October 18, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Others Call on DOE to Strengthen Consumer Protections in PACE Program Guidelines
October 07, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Civil Rights Groups Urge CFPB to Strengthen Payday and Car Title Lending Rule
October 06, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Over 700 Organizations to Call on CFPB to Implement a Strong Payday Lending Rule
September 30, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Pushes for Better Labeling of Raw Chicken that Appears Ready-to-Eat
September 29, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Replies to Industry Claims in Ongoing FCC Broadband Privacy Proceedings
September 29, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Insurance Commissioners to Address Link Between Socio-Economic Background and Auto Insurance Prices
September 27, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on SEC's Proposed Rule to Require Additional Disclosures By Broker-Dealers About Routing of Customers' Orders
September 26, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Comments to EPA, NHTSA on Mid-Term Review of Fuel Economy Standards for MY 2022-25 Light-Duty Vehicles
September 22, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FTC to Investigate WhatsApp's Transfer of User Data to Facebook
September 22, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Gives Input to the DOE on Improvements to Test Procedures for Cooking Products to Lead to Better Energy Efficiency Standards
September 22, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on House Subcommittee to Improve, Not Weaken, Protection from Unwanted Robocalls
September 21, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies on the Success of the National Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program
September 16, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports CFPB Proposal to Collect Consumer Feedback on Company Responses to Consumer Complaints
September 13, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Federal Insurance Office's Working Definition of Affordable Personal Automobile Insurance
September 13, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Legislation to Undermine the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
September 13, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Financial Services Committee to Oppose the "Financial CHOICE Act"
September 12, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Veterinary, and Public Health Groups’ Comments on Proposal to Collect On-Farm Antibiotic Use Data
September 08, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges 'No' Vote on H.R. 2357, the “Accelerating Access to Capital Act”
September 08, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Federal Trade Commission to Prohibit Single City and Highway MPG Numbers in Auto Advertisements
September 07, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge FCC to Resist Arguments to Weaken Proposed Privacy Rules
September 06, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes H.R. 5063, The "Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2016"
September 06, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Congress to Reject Trans-Pacific Partnership
August 25, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates’ Letter Asking U.S. Mission to the United Nations to Support ‘One Health’ Approach on Antibiotics
August 24, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FCC to Grant Petition for Rulemaking, Stay Operation of DSCRC Devices Until Privacy Concerns Are Addressed
August 23, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity to Recommend Strong Privacy & Security Protection
August 23, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports CFPB Proposed Rule to Prohibit Class Action Waivers in Consumer Finance Contracts
August 22, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Department of Homeland Security to Withdraw Proposal to Collect Social Media Identifiers from US Visitors
August 18, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Groups Ask FDA Not to Sidestep Safety Concerns Surrounding Potassium Perchlorate Food Additive
August 18, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Condemns NAIC Working Group for Failing to Make Significant Progress on Auto Insurance Affordability
August 18, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testimony to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Vital Role of Food Safety Regulations
August 05, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FTC to Require Electronic Marketplaces to Label Products Locked with Digital Protection
July 27, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FTC to Investigate Mercedes E-Class Ad Claiming That Cars Are Self-Driving
July 26, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FCC to Reconsider Ruling on Robocalls, Protect Consumers from Debt Collectors
July 21, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Submits Letter to Congress Supporting Department of Energy's Appliance Standards Program
July 19, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Food Safety Groups Urge FDA to Develop Standards in the Application of Manure on Farms
July 13, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Presses for Timely Implementation of Organic Program Animal Welfare Requirements
July 12, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges 'No' Vote on H.R. 5421, the "National Securities Exchange Regulatory Parity Act"
July 12, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Petition to FTC to Require Online Funeral Price Disclosure
July 12, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocates Tell FDA Not to Delay Market Withdrawal of Animal Antibiotic that Leaves Toxic Residues in Pork
July 07, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Rebuts Assertion that FCC Should Defer to Voluntary Self-Regulation When It Comes to Broadband Privacy
June 29, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Insurance Commissioners to Address Insurer Rating Practices That Harm Low- and Moderate-Income Individuals
June 29, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Public Health Groups Urge FDA to Revoke Approval of Voluntarily Abandoned Food Additives
June 24, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Advocates Ask Congress to Oppose Efforts to Sabotage Menu Labeling Law
June 23, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages House Members to Oppose The Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
June 21, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Responds to Industry Comments, Reiterates Importance of FCC Rule Limiting Robocalls from Debt Collectors
June 15, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Offers Comments on CPSC Priorities for FY 2017 and 2018
June 15, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Veterinary, and Public Health Groups Push to Prioritize Collection of On-Farm Antibiotic Use Data
June 14, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Financial Services Committee to Oppose Eight Bills Which Would Weaken Regulatory Oversight
June 09, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FTC to Investigate AT&T, Comcast, and Cablevision for Deceptive Data Collection Practices
June 09, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FCC to Enforce Cable Privacy Rules Against Comcast, AT&T, and Cablevision
June 07, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Applauds FCC Rule on Limiting Robocalls from Debt Collectors, Suggests Improvements
June 06, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Education Department to Adopt Data Security Rule Protecting Education Records
June 03, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes "Anti-Pyramid Promotional Scheme Act of 2016"
May 27, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Strongly Support FCC Proposed Rules to Protect Broadband Customers’ Privacy
May 27, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FCC to Bar Forced Arbitration in Broadband and Other Telecom Service Contracts
May 27, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Opposition to Amendment Rendering Illinois Biometric Data Protection Law Useless
May 24, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Congress Not to Rescind Catfish Inspection Program
May 23, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges the Department of Commerce to Promote Pro-Consumer Policies in Advancing the Internet of Things
May 23, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Senate to Oppose Resolution to Block DOL's Final Conflict of Interest Rule
May 23, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges CEC to Finalize Energy Efficiency Standards for Computers and Monitors
May 20, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Congress to Oppose Bills Which Would Undermine the Authority of CFPB to Stop Abusive Practices
May 19, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Senate Commerce Committee to Strengthen Telephone Consumer Protection Act, End Robocalls
May 18, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Congress Members to Support the Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2016
May 18, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Suggests Improvements to Department of Energy Proposed Rule for More Efficient Lighting
May 13, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Department of Energy Efficiency Rule for Commercial Rooftop A/C and Heating Units
May 11, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy to Support New FCC Broadband Privacy Proposal
May 11, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks FDA to Clear Up Confusion Surrounding “Natural” Labeling
May 06, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages Senate Opposition to Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
May 05, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
IL Insurance Committee Encouraged to Eliminate Non-Driving Factors in Auto Insurance Pricing
April 28, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition’s Letter Outlines How USDA Can Use “Retrospective Review” to Better Protect Consumers
April 27, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Comment on SEC Accredited Investor Study
April 27, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Telecom Associations' Attempt to Delay FCC Rulemaking on Privacy of Broadband Customers
April 27, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Opposition to US Senate Bill Which Will Restrict Efforts to Protect Consumers and Banks from Fraud
April 26, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House of Representatives to Vote No on Resolution to Block DOL's Final Conflict of Interest Rule
April 22, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports FCC Proposal to Expand Video Navigation Choices
April 20, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Committee on Armed Services to Oppose Delay or Weakening of Military Lending Act Final Rule
April 20, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on House Education and Workforce Committee to Vote 'No' on Attempt to Block DOL Conflict of Interest Rule
April 15, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Association of National Advertisers Attempt to Delay FCC Rulemaking on Privacy of Broadband Customers
April 15, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages Senate Finance Committee to Support Consumer Protections for Taxpayers, Implement Paid Preparer Standards
April 13, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges 'No' Vote on H.R. 2666, Citing Emerging Online "Privacy Divide"
April 13, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on House Leadership to Oppose H.R. 2666, the "No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act"
April 06, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate Banking Committee to Support Forthcoming CFPB Rule on Payday and Auto Title Lending
April 05, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate Leaders to Support FAIR Fees Act Amendment to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016
April 05, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Public Health Groups Support Additional USDA, FDA Funding to Combat Antibiotic Resistance
April 05, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Asks Agencies to Encourage Solicitor General to Recommend SCOTUS Deny Petition in Midland Funding LLC v. Madden
March 30, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support New USDA Standards for Dioxins, Heavy Metals and Other Chemical Residues
March 28, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports SEC Proposed Rule on Funds' Use of Derivatives
March 23, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Agriculture Groups’ Letter Urging USDA to Maintain Clear, Meaningful Standards for Grassfed Beef
March 22, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA-CAP Comment on FHFA Proposed Duty To Serve Regulations for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
March 17, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FDIC's Continued Supervision of Banks Offering Refund Anticipation Loans
March 16, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on European Leaders to Table Insufficient "Privacy Shield" Agreement, Continue Negotiations
March 16, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate Commerce Committee to Strengthen FAA Reauthorization Act with Consumer Protections
March 15, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Unfavorable Report on Maryland Bill That Would Hide Insurance Pricing Methods from Scrutiny
March 10, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Offers Comments on Consumer Product Safety Commission's Draft Strategic Plan
March 07, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Obama Administration to Finalize FDA Rule Requiring Up-to-Date Warning Labels for Generic Drugs
March 07, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Federal Communications Commission to Protect Privacy of Broadband Consumers
March 01, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Committee on Financial Services to Oppose TAILOR Act
March 01, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Committee to Oppose HR 2901, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
March 01, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies Before Maryland Senate Finance Committee in Support of Fair Auto Insurance Pricing
February 29, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FTC to Prohibit Car Dealers from Selling Any "Certified" Vehicles with Safety Recalls
February 29, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges CASTF to Oppose Adoption of Draft Actuarial Standards of Practice
February 26, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Proposed SEC Regulation of Stock Alternative Trading Systems
February 24, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Analysis of H.R. 4294, the "SAVERS ACT," and H.R. 4293, the "Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act"
February 18, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate Committee on Transportation to Oppose Amendment Which Would Obfuscate Air Travel Prices
February 16, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FTC to Retain and Strengthen the Provisions of the Holder Rule
February 10, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies Before House Energy and Commerce Committee on the Effectiveness and Vital Role of the CPSC
February 08, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Nebraska Bill to Ban Price Optimization in Insurance Pricing
February 08, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Insurance Commissioners to Investigate Insurance Companies' Use of Homeownership as an Auto Rating Factor
February 08, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges State Insurance Commissioners to Investigate Companies' Use of Homeownership in Auto Insurance Pricing
February 03, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Congress to Reject HR 1675, Allow SEC to Properly Oversee Financial Markets
February 02, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on House to Oppose HR 766 and Protect Consumers from Payments Fraud
February 01, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Ways and Means Committee to Oppose Anti-Retirement Investor Bill H.R. 4294
February 01, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups’ Letter to FDA Asking for Clear Guidance on Indications for Antibiotic Use in Animals
February 01, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages Members of Congress to Oppose Anti-Retirement Investor Bills H.R. 4293 and H.R. 4294
January 25, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Insurance Commissioners to Stop Unfair Price Hikes in Universal Life Insurance
January 21, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FIO to Address Auto Insurance Affordability for Drivers in Low-Income Communities and Communities of Color
January 20, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Attempts to Make Criminally Prosecuting Companies and Corporate Executives More Difficult
January 20, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
H.R. 4293 and H.R. 4294 Are Even Weaker Than the Current Standards That Fail to Protect Retirement Savers
January 20, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Members of Congress to Oppose Legislation that Would Weaken Protections for Retirement Savers
January 20, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on FCC to Regulate the Uncompetitive Video Set-Top Market, Relieve Overcharged Consumers
January 20, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FCC Chairman to Commence a Rulemaking to Protect the Privacy of Broadband Consumers
January 13, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on House Oversight Committee to Convene Hearing on TSA Mandating Whole Body Scanning
January 11, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on World Leaders to Protect the Privacy of Their Citizens Through Secure Communications Technology
January 11, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Suggests Revisions to FTC's Energy Labeling Rule in Order to Improve Effectiveness
January 04, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges WI Legislators to Oppose Relaxing Restrictions on Size/Type of OHV Children May Use
January 04, 2016 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes IRS Proposed Rule to Encourage Nonprofits to Request SSNs of Donors
December 16, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Senate Judiciary Committee to Oppose Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act
December 16, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Privacy and Consumer Groups Support CFPB's Use of Data
December 15, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Congress to Oppose H.R. 4018, the "Consumer Protection and Choice Act"
December 11, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports FINRA’s Reproposal, Opposes MSRB’s Reproposal Regarding Confirmation Price Disclosures
December 11, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Other Consumer and Civil Rights Groups’ Letter to FHFA Regarding GSE Housing Goals
December 09, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Wall Street’s Strategy to Kill the Fiduciary Rule Forever
December 09, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges CPSC to Adopt Standards to Protect Consumers from Flame Retardants in Children's Products
December 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes FASB's Proposed Changes to Materiality Standard
December 07, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports FDA Rule on Pediatric Medical Cribs, Offers Suggestions to Strengthen Proposal
December 07, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Financial Services Committee to Reject Data Security Act of 2015
December 07, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Committee to Amend or Oppose Bills That Threaten Essential Investor Protections
December 04, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Don't Be Fooled: One More Comment Period Means No More Rule
November 30, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Rejects Ohio Bill Which Would Remove Fee Caps on Debt Adjusting
November 30, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FDA to Prioritize Collection of On-Farm Antibiotic Use Data
November 30, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
If Financial Firms Support a Best Interest Standard Why do they Encourage Harmful Advice?
November 23, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Responds to Industry Claims Regarding Regulation of Chemical Flame Retardants
November 19, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges NAIC to Make State-Mandated Auto Insurance Affordable for All Americans
November 17, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Representative Pascrell in Support of Tax ID Theft Bill
November 17, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Postponement of Class-Action Settlement to Avoid Adverse Effects for Payday Loan Victims
November 13, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes "Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act"
November 13, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Congress to Allow CPSC to Implement Standards on ROVs Without Delay
November 13, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls for Data Protection Reform in Letter to US-EU Government
November 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition Urging Members of Congress to Reject Attempts to Derail DoL Fiduciary Rule
November 10, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Encourages Criminal Penalties for Companies Which Sell Unsafe Vehicles or Hide Safety Defects
November 10, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports the Stop Debt Collection Abuse Act
November 04, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Hensarling Amendment to Highway Bill Which Undermines Investor Protections
November 04, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Government Agencies to Offer Point of Contact for Human Rights Inquiries
November 02, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support the HANGUP (Help Americans Never Get Unwanted Phone calls) Act
October 28, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and 166 Organizations Oppose Financial Policy Riders
October 28, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Digital Rights NGOs Call for Fundamental Privacy Rights
October 28, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, KID and CU Support CPSC’s Proposed Standard for Infant Bath Tubs
October 27, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to Congress Asking for Full Funding of FDA
October 26, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges No Vote on Anti-Investor ‘Retail Investor Protection Act’
October 22, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Call for Increased Transparency in TTIP Negotiations
October 21, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition Opposing the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
October 15, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Additional Comments Supporting Long Overdue Increase in DOE Residential Furnace Efficiency Standards
October 13, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Comment in Support of Supplemental Mattress Petition
October 09, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Opposition to Petition for Partial Reconsideration in the Matter of Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support, Connect America Fund
October 09, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Opposition to Petition for Partial Reconsideration in the Matter of Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support, Connect America Fund
October 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to Regulators Regarding Experian Breach of T-Mobile Customer and Applicant Data
October 07, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to Uniform Law Commission on Concerns About Proposed Revisions to Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
October 06, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Letter to Senate In Support of "Hide No Harm" Bill
October 06, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate to Reject the Improperly Titled Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
October 01, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to EPA, DoT, and NHTSA on Fuel Efficiency Standards of Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
September 30, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Three Facts about the United Kingdom’s Ban on Commissions
September 24, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to U.S. Department of Labor Regarding Proposed Conflict of Interest Rule
September 22, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to FCC Regarding Ex Parte Meeting on Petitions of Blackboard Inc. and Edison Electric Institute
September 21, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
The Anthem/Cigna and Aetna/Humana Mergers
September 19, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Urging Determination on Energy Savings
September 15, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Comments to CPSC on Hook on Chair Standard
September 11, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Over 150 Groups to Call on President, Congress to Oppose Spending Bills With Policy Riders
September 11, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter in Support of Health Canada’s Risk Assessment of Window Coverings
September 10, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Written Testimony of Barbara Roper on Department of Labor Conflict of Interest Rule Proposal and H.R. 1090
September 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Industry Consumer Group Letter on GSE Guarantee Fees in the Highway Bill
September 01, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer Groups Comment on Federal Insurance Office Notice "Monitoring Availability and Affordability of Auto Insurance"
September 01, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Fidelity’s ‘New Best Interest Paradigm’ Does Not Serve the Best Interests of America’s Working Families and Retirees
August 28, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Letter to FCC Regarding ExParte Meeting on Blackboard and Edison Electric
August 14, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
What People Are Saying: The MLA Final Rule
August 14, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Support CPSC’s “Toys: Determination Regarding Heavy Elements Limits for Unfinished and Untreated Wood”
August 13, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments from CFA and the Breast Cancer Fund To the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
August 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter Urging Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner to Sign Senate Bill 1833
August 10, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Barbara Roper In Support of the Department of Labor’s Conflict of Interest Rule
August 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to FCC on Blackboard and Edison Petitions to Allow Automated Calls
August 04, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Letter to Senate Regarding Section 603 of Intelligence Authorization Act
July 30, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Jack Gillis Statement on Passage of DRIVE Act
July 29, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to House Opposing H.R. 427, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS Act)
July 28, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to House Members Opposing H.R. 427, the REINS Act, which will Undermine Critical Consumer Protection Regulations
July 27, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Rachel Weintraub Opposing S.1607, the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015
July 27, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Senators Johnson and Carper Opposing S.1607, the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015
July 24, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Use of Private Debt Collectors to Collect Tax Debts
July 21, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Statement in Support of Department of Labor Proposal to Strengthen Protections for Retirement Savers
July 21, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to House in Opposition to the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 (HR 1599)
July 20, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, NCLC, CAP Recommendations on FHA Certifications
July 20, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Jack Gillis On Senate Bill 1732 and Its Failure to Address Important Safety Concerns
July 13, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Comments for Department of Energy’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces
July 09, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to Farm Bill Conferees Urging Defense of Country of Origin Labeling
July 07, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition Comments to DOE in Support of Collection of Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) Information for Publication in DOEs Database
July 01, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins in Advocates’ Comments to DOE on Increased Efficiency Standards for Residential Boilers
June 30, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments on CASTF’s Draft Price Optimization White Paper
June 16, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Privacy Advocates Withdrawing from NTIA Negotiations Over Facial Recognition Code of Conduct
June 15, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Response to Industry Claims About DOL Rule Proposal to Strengthen Protections for Retirement Savers
June 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Insurance Commissioners on the Problem with Price Optimization
June 09, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Supporting Student Digital Privacy and Parental Rights Act H.R. 2092
June 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Farm Groups Letter Urging Congress to Reject Effort to Repeal COOL
June 02, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes the Commodity End User Relief Act
May 29, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to NAIC Regarding Auto Insurers' Failure to Reward Low Mileage Drivers
May 29, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to California Energy Commission Regarding Proposed Computer Efficiency Standards
May 22, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FSIS on New Performance Standards for Poultry Parts and Ground Poultry
May 20, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on Substitute Amendment to Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015
May 19, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Sen. Shelby's Draft Financial Regulatory Reform Bill
May 18, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to House and Senate that Small Advisors Having Nothing to Fear from DOL Fidcuiary Proposed Rule
May 18, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to NAIC  Applauding Florida Insurance Commissioner for Directing All Insurers to Stop Price Gouging Consumers
May 18, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Opposing Aspects of Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015
May 13, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urges House Committee on Rules to Oppose Amendment #268
May 13, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Applaud Final Rule on Mechanically Tenderized Beef
May 07, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Q & A: DOL Conflict of Interest Rule Proposal
May 06, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Senate Subcommittees Opposing S. 1040, the ROV In-Depth Examination Act
May 05, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CFI Comments to FSIS on Safe Food Handling Instructions for Meat and Poultry Products
May 02, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Regarding the 8th Edition of the DGA
May 01, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Senators Johnson, Carper, Lackford, and Heitkamp Opposing Effort to Make Proposing Consumer Protection Measures More Burdensome for Federal Agencies
April 29, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC Letter to House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy Efficiency Standards of Furnaces
April 29, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC Letter to Senate Energy Committee Opposing S. 1029
April 29, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to House Energy Committee Opposing H.R. 999, the ROV In-Depth Examination Act
April 29, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urging House Armed Services Committee to Support Duckworth Amendment to NDAA H.R. 1735
April 27, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urging House Financial Services Committee to Oppose Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015 (HR 347)
April 21, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to the European Commission on Reforming Europe's Data Protection Framework
April 17, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Opposing Ryan-Hatch Fast Track Bill
April 15, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Tom Feltner Testimony to U.S. House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
April 14, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urging the House Judiciary Committee to Oppose the REINS Act and ALERT Act
April 14, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Representatives Goodlatte and Conyers Opposing H.R. 427 (REINS Act) and H.R. 1759 (ALERT Act)
April 13, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Taxpayer Groups Comments to USDA/AMS on Federal Milk Marketing Order Program
April 13, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FSIS on Posting Establishment Specific Data
April 09, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to House Committee on Energy and Commerce Opposing the Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Wyoming Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to South Carolina Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Nevada Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Kansas Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Texas Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Rhode Island Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Montana Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Georgia Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Ohio Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to New Mexico Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Michigan Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Kentucky Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Delaware Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 08, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
April 07, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Complaint Letter to FTC Regarding Google's YouTube Kids App Violates Section 5 of the FTC Act
March 31, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Petition to CPSC to Adopt Rules for Toxic Flame Retardant Chemicals
March 27, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to WI Commissioner Ted Nickel Addressing Allstate Claims of Price Optimization
March 25, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urging the Senate to Vote No on Amendments That Slow Down or Dereail Fiduciary Rulemaking
March 25, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Written Testimony on COOL Submitted to House Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee
March 25, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Fact Sheet: SIFMA Continues Its Unrelenting Efforts to Derail New Protections for Retirement Savers
March 23, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Fact Sheet: SIFMA's Latest Attack on DOL Fiduciary Rulemaking Misses the Mark
March 18, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Opposing the Draft Data Security and Breach Notification Act
March 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Offer Draft Comments on Stronger Cybersecurity Principles
March 10, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urging SEC Chair White to Renew Attention to Retail Investor Priorities
March 04, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack on Mechanically Tenderized Beef
March 03, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FCC on Multichannel Video Programming Distribution Services
March 02, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins in Comments on Test Procedures for Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products
March 02, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Consumer Privacy Letter to President Obama Regarding the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights
March 02, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter Urging U.S. House of Representatives to Oppose H.R. 1090
February 25, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to the Committee on Energy and Commerce Regarding the Future of the Internet
February 25, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Better Markets Letter to Senate Regarding Attempts to Stop Public Comment on Retirement Security Rule
February 23, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Comments on the PTSD for Energy Conservation Standards for General Service Lamps
February 23, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Myth vs. Fact sheet: Department of Labor Advice Rule will Help, Not Hurt Retirement Savers
February 23, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Statement on Advice from a Broker-Dealer: Not as Affordable as it Appears to Be
February 19, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to NAIC on CA Insurance Commissioner Prohibiting Insurers Use of "Price Optimization" Joining MD and OH
February 04, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urging U.S. Senate and House Leadership to Oppose Any Laws or Practices that Place Limits on Civil Justice System
February 04, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Public Health Groups Support Additional Funding for Food Safety at FDA
February 04, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to NAIC on OH Insurance Commissioner Banning Use of "Price Optimization"
February 04, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation on Personal Data Notification & Protection Act
January 22, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Comments to FCC on Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements
January 21, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter Urging Florida Cabinet to Keep Kevin McCarty as Insurance Commissioner
January 21, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urging House and Senate Against Efforts to Dismantle, Weaken, or Change the CFPB
January 20, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FINRA's and MSRB's on Pricing Disclosure in the Fixed Income Market
January 15, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urging FCC to Maintain Consumer Protections for the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
January 13, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urging FCC to Consider and Resolve Associated Privacy Concerns Regarding E911
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Utah Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Missouri Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Colorado Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Arizona Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Virginia Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Tennessee Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Nebraska Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Idaho Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Illinois Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Oregon Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Indiana Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 12, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Iowa Insurance Commissioner Seeking Action on Illegal Filing
January 07, 2015 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to HUD Urging FHA to Reduce Cost of Single-Family Mortgage Insurance Premiums
December 30, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins in Comments to DOE's Request for Information to Clarify the Direct Final Rule Process for Furnaces
December 23, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Respond to DoD Proposed Rule to Close Loopholes in the Military Lending Act that Put Service Members’ Financial Security at Risk
December 22, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to SEC on Proposed Plan to Implement a Tick Size Pilot Program
December 19, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Comments on the Petitions for Declaratory Ruling by the American Banker Association
December 17, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Document Showing That Allstate Charges Illegal Rates Has Been Blocked
December 16, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to NAIC Commissioners on Allstate Charging Unfair and Excessive Rates in Many States
December 15, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on Supplemental Proposal on Preventive Controls for Human Food
December 15, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on Supplemental Proposal on Produce Safety
December 15, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on Supplemental Proposal on Foreign Supplier Verification Program
December 15, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Comments to FCC on APCO, NENA, and Four National Wireless Carriers Privacy Roadmap
December 12, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Comments to OMB on Affordability Determination to Update Energy Efficiency Requirements for New Homes with Federal Mortgages and Public Housing
December 09, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Comments to FTC on Topps and the COPPA Rule
December 02, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Farm Groups Letter to Senate Appropriators on Country of Origin Labeling
December 01, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments Urging FINRA to Implement CARD
November 21, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to SEC on Economic Analysis of Fiduciary Duty Regulatory Standards for Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers
November 17, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
SFC Urging USDA Secretary Vilsack to Finalize Labeling for Mechanically Tenderized Beef
November 17, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter Urging the House Financial Services Committee to Oppose H.R. 5446
November 13, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and UP Letter Urging ME Insurance Administration to Support Proposed Regulation 31.15.12
November 13, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups File Comments to FTC on Telemarketing Sales Rule Regulatory Review
November 11, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to NAIC Commissioners Congratulating MD for Banning Price Optimization and Urging Other States to Follow Suit
October 29, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Proposed Revisions to HMDA Reporting Requirements
October 28, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CAP Comments on Proposed Fannie-Freddie Housing Goals for 2015-17
October 15, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Letter to Department of Justice Regarding Government Watchlisting
October 14, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FSIS on Retail Grinding Records
October 14, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Universal Ratings
October 14, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to SEC Regarding Removal of Certain References to Credit Ratings and Amendment to the Issuer Diversification Requirement in the Money Market Fund Rule
October 02, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Comments to DOE on the Framework Document for Computer and Battery Backup Systems
September 19, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Comments to CFPB Regarding the Consumer Complaint Narrative Comments
September 19, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments in Favor of Including Consumer Narratives in the CFPB Public Complaint Database
September 17, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA comment to SEC on Temporary Rule Regarding Principal Trades with Certain Advisory Clients
September 10, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to Chairman Ron Wyden Opposing Fast Track and Calling for a New Model of Trade
September 10, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Comments to DOT-OST on Current Airline Consumer Protections NPRM
September 10, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Comments to CFPB on Request for Information Regarding Mobile Financial Services
September 08, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CAP Comment Letter on Seeting Guarantee Fees at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
September 08, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CAP Comments on FHFA Proposals for Regulating Mortgage Insurers Through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
September 04, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Wall Street v The Fiduciary Duty and Core Investor Protections: Where We Are and What's Ahead?
August 18, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to the Federal Trade Commission on Revisions to the Energy Labeling Rule (Affecting the EnergyGuide)
August 08, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments on Department of Transportation Notice of Intent to Prepare Environmental Impact Statement for New Medium- and Heavy-duty Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards
August 08, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to NAIC Sharply Criticizing Towers Watson Price Optimization Testimony
August 06, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Replies to DOJ's Request for Comments in Review of ASCAP and BMI Consent Decrees
August 06, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Reply to the Department of Justice - Request for Comments in the Review of ASCAP and BMI Consent Decrees
August 05, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Comments to U.S. Dept. of Commerce Regarding Section of Big Data Report that Addresses "Data and Metadata"
August 05, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Comments to U.S. Dept. of Commerce Regarding Request for Public Comment on Big Data and Consumer Privacy in the Internet Economy
July 31, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Comments to FDA on Reportable Food Registry
July 28, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on Nutrition Facts Label Proposed Rule
July 24, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Rachel Weintraub's Testimony Before CPSC Addressing Agenda and Priorities
July 18, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter Urging U.S. House to Oppose H.R. 4516, the Transparent Airline Act of 2014
July 15, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urging U.S. House to Support Operation Choke Point
July 14, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Comments to CFPB to Revise Regulation
July 10, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to Federal Trade Commission on Fuel Economy Guide R711008
July 10, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Groups Thank U.S. Rep. Cartwright for Introducing “Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 2014”
June 24, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to Attorney General on FBI Next Generation Identification System
June 19, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urging Senate to Co-Sponsor Hide No Harm Act
June 19, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumer Action Urge CA Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee to Oppose AB 2581
June 19, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to NAIC on Flawed Process Employed by Chair of CASFT
June 17, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter Urging U.S. House to Oppose "The Consumer Protection and End User Relief Act" (HR 4413)
June 17, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder on Ending Renewal of Section 215 Bulk Telephony Metadata Program
June 11, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter Urging U.S. House to Support DeLauro-Waters-Himes Amendment to Agriculture Appropriations
June 09, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Federal Insurance Office on Monitoring Availability of Auto Insurance
June 09, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter Urging U.S. Financial Services Committee to Oppose "Capital Formation" Bills Scheduled for Markup
June 09, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to SEC Regarding Investment Company Advertising: Target Date Retirement Fund Names and Marketing
June 06, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter Urging CASFT to Reject the CAS Draft SOP on Ratemaking
May 30, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Comments to HUD on Affordability Determination to Update Energy Efficiency Requirements for New Homes with Federal Mortgages and Public Housing
May 22, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to NAIC Commissioners Urging Review of Allstate's Colossus Practices
May 21, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Stakeholder Presentation to Negotiators in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
May 21, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Sign On Letter to U.S. House Regarding Hearing "Legislative Proposals to Improve Transparency and Accountability at the CFPB"
May 15, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comment Letter on Duty To Serve for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
May 13, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on the Designation of High Risk Foods for Tracing
May 12, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumers Union Comments Federal Participation in The Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities
May 12, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Urging U.S. Senate to Support Stop Error in Credit Use and Reporting Act (S. 2224)
May 12, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Questioning Plans for Regulatory Coherence Under the US/EU Trade Agreement
May 05, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to House Financial Services Committee Opposing Anti-Investors “Capital Formation” Bills
May 02, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Adoption of the “Compendium of Reports on the Pricing of Personal Automobile Insurance"
April 28, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Customer Protection and End User Relief Act, H.R.4413
April 28, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Letter Re Email Privacy and Reform of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
April 26, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Sign On Letter on Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014
April 17, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Reducing Third Party Testing Costs through Determinations Consistent with Assuring Compliance
April 16, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Sign On Letter to the White House Regarding European Court Justice Decision on EU Data Retention Directive
April 14, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Comments to DOE Request for Information (RFI) for Residential Cooking Products
April 14, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Sign On Letter to SEC on Section 913 Fiduciary Rulemaking
April 10, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Robert Hunter Testimony Before Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance Re: Auto Insurance Market in NY
April 02, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Health and Safety Groups Letter to Representative Nadler Supporting Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2014, H.R. 4631
April 01, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Sign on to Letter to GM CEO Mary Barra Regarding Victims of Defective GM Cars
March 31, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Comments to FDA on Preventive Controls for Animal Feed
March 31, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs onto Letter to Office of Science and Technology Policy on Big Data Study Requirements
March 31, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs onto Group Letter to OSTP Regarding Marketing Unhealthy Foods and Big Data
March 28, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to NAIC Prohibiting the Use of "Price Optimization" in Insurance Pricing as Clear Violation of Unfair Discrimination Provisions in State Rating Laws
March 28, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to Office of Science and Technology Policy on "Big Data"
March 26, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to the Senate Committee on Judiciary on Intellectual Property Rights
March 25, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments Concerning Proposed Public Interest Trade Advisory Committee
March 25, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge FTC to Convene a Workshop Examining the Consumer and Business Impact of Data Breaches
March 24, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Comment to the SEC, CFA Voices Strong Opposition to Proposed Preemption of State Oversight of “Reg A” Offerings
March 24, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose the Camp-Baucus Fast Track bill (H.R. 3830/ S. 1900)
March 21, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to NAIC on Price Optimization and Earnix Presentation
March 17, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Fund Democracy Letter to Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Audit Disclosure
March 05, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Letter (Updated) to USDA Secretary Vilsack on Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Foster Farms
March 03, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Others Urge Release of Detailed GSE Performance Data
March 03, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to SEC Secretary Murphy on Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations
February 28, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs Group Letter Supporting Public Consultation Process on Investment and Investor-to-State Dispute Settlement Policies
February 26, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter Urging U.S. House to Oppose H.R. 3193, CFPB Rollback Package
February 25, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Initial Comments to FCC on the Open Internet Remand
February 25, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Representatives to Vote no on H.R. 3370
February 24, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs onto Group Letter to Obama on Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights
February 12, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumers Union Comments on Incorporation by Reference
February 10, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs Group Letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on RTOs
February 04, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs Group Letter to CPSC on Voluntary Recall Notices
February 02, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to House Financial Services Committee Opposing H.R. 1800 and Duffy Discussion Draft
January 31, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins in Comments on Test Procedures for Refrigerators and Icemakers
January 30, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes S. 1926, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act
January 27, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on Foreign Supplier Verification Program Proposed Rule
January 27, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on Third Party Certification Proposed Rule
January 22, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Farm Groups Urge No Changes to COOL in Farm Bill
January 06, 2014 / Testimonies & Comments
Food Safety Coalition Opposition Letter to House and Senate Committees on FSIS Budget Reductions
December 19, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCL Comments on Alcohol in 2015 Dietary Guidelines
December 18, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Stakeholder Presentation of Susan Grant, Director of Consumer Protection Consumer Federation of America To Negotiators in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
December 16, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins in Group Letter to Senate on Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013 (S. 878)
December 15, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Executive Director Stephen Brobeck Comments to NAIC Auto Insurance Study Group
December 13, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs on Group Letter Urging Federal Reserve Board to Ban RCCs and RCPOs
December 10, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testimony to NY State Dept. of Financial Services on Title Insurance
November 20, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Applauds Senator Markey for Introduction of MSA
November 18, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comment Letter to FCC on Billing for Unauthorized Charges ("Cramming")
November 15, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on Proposed Rule for Produce Safety
November 15, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on Preventive Controls for Human Food
November 12, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins in Group Letter to NSA Director Alexander on Surveillance Disclosure
November 11, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Opposition to the Use of Behind-Closed-Door Trade Negotiations to Change and Lower Public Interest Measures for the Sake of Commercial Interests
November 06, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint CFA-CAP Response to Senate Banking Committee Questions Re: Mortgage Finance Reform
October 30, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Proposed Risk Retention and Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) Regulation
October 25, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter Urging U.S. House to Vote No on H.R. 2374, the Retail Investor Protection Act
October 25, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Investor Protection Groups Urge Congress to Vote No on H.R. 2374, the Retail Investor Protection Act
October 24, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Payment Processing
October 24, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Payment Processing
October 22, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Pediatricians and Consumer Advocates Ask CPSC for Action on High-Powered Magnet Safety Standards
October 18, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to OMB Urging Review of DOL's Investment Advice Definition
October 17, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack on Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Foster Farms
October 16, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comments Regarding Proposed Charges for the NAIC Life (A) Insurance Committee
October 15, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments on Mortgage Finance Reform Submitted to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
October 15, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Letter to EU Supporting the European Union Data Protection Regulation
October 07, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FSIS on Labeling of Mechanically Tenderized Beef
October 01, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Congressman Blackburn and Welch on Consumer Privacy Hearings
September 26, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CFI Comments to FSIS on Salmonella Verification Program
September 23, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls For Strengthened Protections for Private Offerings to Offset Heightened Fraud Risk
September 18, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups File Comments to Federal Reserve and CFPB Regarding Remotely Created Checks and Payment Orders
September 13, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to U.S. CPSC on Petition Requesting Rulemaking Eliminating Accessible Cords on Window Covering Products
September 03, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to U.S. House of Representatives Urging Reform of Federal Sugar Program
August 29, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to State Auto Insurance Commissioners on Price Optimization
August 26, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition Comments to DOE in Support of Collection of Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) Information for Publication in DOEs Database
August 26, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition Comments to DOE in Support of Collection of Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) Information for Publication in DOEs Database
August 23, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to Director Cordray on Complaint Narrative and Re-Identification
August 08, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Civil Rights, and Community Organizations File Brief Comments to FTC on Telemarketing Sales Rule
August 06, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Organizations File Comments to the CFPB on Telephone Survey Exploring Credit Card Dispute Resolutions
August 05, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Files Comments to U.S. CPSC on Requesting a Ban or Standard on Adults Portable Bed Rails
August 05, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and KID File Comments to U.S. CPSC on Safety Standard for Carriages and Strollers
August 02, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs on to Comments to DOE in Support of Portable Air Conditioners being a Covered Product
August 02, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups File Comments to the FTC on the Proposed Amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule
August 01, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups File Comments Urging the DoD to Expand the Military Lending Act's Protections
August 01, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge the DoD to Expand the Military Lending Act's Protections
August 01, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer, Community, and Civil Rights Groups Asking the DoD to Protect Service Members Under the Military Lending Act
July 31, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Investor Groups Urge Senators Not to Interfere in DOL Fiduciary Rulemaking
July 30, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges the U.S. House to Strongly Oppose H.R. 367, the REINS Act
July 29, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to National Association of Insurance Commissioners on Auto Insurers' Use of Occupation and Education as Rating Factors
July 16, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Congress to Oppose H.R. 2374
July 15, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate to Confirm Richard Cordray to a Full Term as Director of CFPB
July 10, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Presentation by Consumer Federation of America at Direct Stakeholder Engagement Event Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
July 10, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony Before CPSC Addressing Agenda and Priorities FY 2014 and 2015
July 10, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Presentation by CFA at Direct Stakeholder Engagement Event, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
July 05, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges SEC to Rethink Its Approach to Fiduciary Rulemaking
June 24, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FSIS on Listeria Risk Assessment
June 24, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
North American and European Privacy Advocates Statement In Support of Data Protection
June 24, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Robert Hunter's Study on Natural Catastrophes and Insurance Written to the Department of the Treasury
June 21, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on the Transportation Security Administration's Use of Advanced Imaging Technology
June 20, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Statement on Apple E-Book Price Fixing Trial
June 18, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Financial Services Committee to Oppose H.R. 2374 and Other Anti-Investor Bills
June 11, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
What’s in Your Drink? TTB Takes a Step towards Alcohol Labeling
June 10, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Members to Vote NO on H.R. 1256
June 07, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on Product Tracing
June 07, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Letter to FTC in Support of Greater Protections Against Mobile Cramming
June 03, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments Filed at the FCC on Auction Rules for the TV Spectrum
June 01, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Releases Report with New Information on Basic Savings Accounts Held by Three-Fifths of All U.S. Households
May 29, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Senator Stabenow on Farm Bill Amendments Affecting Food Safety
May 29, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FDIC and OCC Proposed Guidance on Deposit Advance Products
May 28, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins in Additional Comments to DOE on Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies Rulemaking
May 23, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Consumer and Safety Organizations Petition the U.S. CPSC to Issue Mandatory Standards to Make Window Covering Cords Safer for Children
May 22, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Oppose Draft Bill to Delay Fiduciary Rulemaking
May 21, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter Urges Senate to Support Up-or-Down Vote on Director Cordray's Nomination
May 20, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumer Groups Letter to Senator Rockefeller on the "Youth Sports Concussion Act"
May 16, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges the Governor of Missouri Jay Nixon to Amend or Veto H.B. 339
May 16, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges “No” Vote on H.R. 1062, the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act
May 15, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Fund Democracy and CFA Urge SEC to Adopt Hedge Fund Performance Standards Before Permitting Expanded Marketing
May 13, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins in Letter Urging U.S. Senate to Pass S.160, the Medical Debt Responsibility Act of 2013
May 13, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins in Letter Urging U.S. Senate to Support S.160, The Medical Debt Responsibility Act of 2013
May 09, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of Consumer Federation of America on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Docket Number USTR-2013-0019
May 09, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Dismantling Existing Consumer Protections through Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
May 03, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Children's Groups  Letter to New York State Assembly Majority Leader Supporting A.812 and S.3678, Window Blinds Safety Bill
May 03, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Children's Groups  Letter to New York State Assembly Speaker Supporting A.812 and S.3678, Window Blinds Safety Bill
May 03, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Financial Services Committee to Oppose Derivatives Reform Roll-Backs
May 01, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee on CFTC Reauthorization
April 30, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer Groups File Comments with FDIC and OCC on Proposed Guidance on Deposit Advance Products
April 30, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Business and Investor Groups Join in Urging Investor Protections in JOBS Act Rule
April 25, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Organizations Petition the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to Take Action on Adult Portable Bed Rails
April 23, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Privacy, and Children's Groups Oppose Delaying the Effective Date of the Revised Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
April 23, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge SEC to Incorporate Investor Protections in JOBS Act Rule
April 19, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Comments on FSIS notice on Salmonella HACCP Reassessment
April 09, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Community Groups Support the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 2013
April 09, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to AMS on Country of Origin Labeling
April 08, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumer Advocates Oppose Oregon Senate Bill 238 "Tykes on Bikes"
April 02, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack on Country of Origin Labeling
March 21, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate to Oppose Harmful Amendments to the Budget Resolution of 2013
March 21, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS notice on Foreign Equivalency Verification
March 12, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Respond to FTC's Used Car Rule Review
March 05, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins in Additional Comments to the FTC on the EnergyGuide
March 05, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senators to Confirm Richard Cordray to a Full Term as Director of the CFPB
February 25, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Letter on CFPB Concurrent Proposal on QM
February 23, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Principles for Multi-Stakeholder Privacy Process
February 20, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Letter to Senate Opposing S. 202, the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act of 2013
February 14, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to Treasury Secretary-Designate Lew on Alcohol Labeling
February 04, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Tell US Administration to Stop Undermining EU Efforts to Strengthen Privacy Protection
February 01, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups’ Letter to President Obama on 2013 Consumer Priorities
February 01, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups’ Letter to Congressional Leaders on 2013 Consumer Priorities
February 01, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
An Agenda to Ensure Consumers are Heard
January 23, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
Five Reasons Why U.S. Consumer NGOs Support a Strong EU Privacy Law
January 18, 2013 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA amd NCLC Letter to ENERGY STAR Regarding Version 6.0 Draft 2 Computer Specification
December 19, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Oppose HR 5817: Eliminates Privacy Notices
December 13, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
"Will They or Won’t They?" Consumer Adoption of High Fuel Economy Vehicles, 1999-2012 and the Role of the 2025 Standards
December 06, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Preventing Fraudulent Third Party Charges on Consumers’ Phone Bills
December 05, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Email from Barbara Roper to SEC Chief of Staff Regarding JOBS Act Rulemaking
December 03, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, et al Comments on FHFA Single Securitization Platform Proposal
November 26, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FHFA on State-Level Guarantee Fee Pricing
November 15, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
S. 3468 Would Keep the CPSC From Establishing Standards and Safeguards That Protect All Americans
November 15, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on CPSC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of a Safety Standard for Magnet Sets
November 02, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
S.3468 Undermines the Ability of Independent Federal Agencies to Protect Consumers
October 22, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups' Comments on Basel III Capital Requirements for Mortgages
October 09, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, et al Comments on CFPB Proposed Mortgage Servicing Rules
October 04, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter in Opposition to Proposed Rule to Lift General Solicitation and Advertising Ban for Rule 506
September 25, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Comments to the FTC on Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule
September 20, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack on Poultry Slaughter Proposal
September 20, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to the EPA on California’s Waiver to Implement the Advanced Clean Car Program
September 19, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
American Federalism At Its Best: The EPA Should Grant a Clean Air Act Waiver for California's Advanced Clean Cars Program
September 19, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Sign-on Letter Opposing H.R. 2827
September 18, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
American Federalism At Its Best
September 18, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to Secretary Vilsack on Beyond the Border Initiative
September 13, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
S. 3468 Will Undermine Efforts by Independent Agencies to Protect Consumers
September 05, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
US Consumer Groups Support EU Privacy Law
August 30, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Factsheet: H.R. 6139 Does Not Exclude Payday Lenders from Federal Charter Bill
August 24, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack on Mechanically Tenderized Meat
August 22, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Complaint Filed to FTC Against Turner Broadcasting Systems
August 22, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Complaint Filed to FTC Against Viacom, Inc.
August 22, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Complaint Filed to FTC Against Doctor’s Associates, Inc (Subway)
August 22, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Complaint Filed to FTC Against General Mills, Inc Corporation
August 22, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Complaint Filed to FTC Against McDonald’s Corporation
August 22, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Advocacy Groups in Filing Complaints Urging FTC to Examine the Online Viral Marketing Tactics of Several Large Corporations
August 16, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
SEC Must Address Complex Issues in JOBS Act Rulemaking
August 15, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Investor Advocates Oppose Rushed JOBS Act Rulemaking
August 13, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Fact Sheet
August 13, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CPSIA and Lead Fact Sheet
August 09, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge USDA to Support Dairy Programs That Protect Nutrition Assistance Programs
July 30, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CRL et al Joint Comments on GSE Housing Goals Proposal For 2012-2014
July 25, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge the CFPB to Ban Overdraft Fees and Payday Loans on Prepaid Cards
July 24, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Senate to Safeguard Consumers from Risky Online Payday Lending
July 24, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Safeguard Consumers from Risky Online Payday Lending
July 23, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups' Reply Comments to FCC in Support of Greater Protections Against Cramming
July 20, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Supporting Documents to Comments to the CFPB Regarding the Consumer Complaint Database
July 20, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comments to the CFPB Regarding the Consumer Complaint Database
July 17, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups and Victims Letter to President Obama Urging Release of Food Safety Rules
July 16, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Coalition in Comments to DOE on Efficiency Standards for Battery Chargers
July 11, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CU Comments to the FTC Regarding Updated Guidance for Online Advertising and Disclosures
July 09, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments Urging FCC and DOJ to Oppose Verizon-SpectrumCo Agreement
July 06, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Traceback Proposal
June 29, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups' Comments to the CPFB: Impacts of Overdraft Programs on Consumers
June 29, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to the CFPB on Overdraft by Consumer Civil Rights and Housing Groups
June 27, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Stronger Credit Protections for Servicemembers
June 26, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Rental-Purchase Agreement Act Is Unfair To Rent-to-Own Consumers
June 26, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Releases Comments Urging the FCC to Strengthen Consumer Protections Against Cramming
June 25, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to DOJ on Proposed Final Judgment to Defendants Hachette, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster
June 25, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
High Auto Insurance Rates Charged to Modest-Income Consumers: Insurer Reaction to the CFA Price Quote Survey
June 21, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge DOE to Review Cost-effectiveness Analysis for Energy Efficiency Standards for Battery Chargers
June 20, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose H.R. 1909, “Federal Financial Services and Credit Companies Charter Act of 2011
June 20, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA's Rachel Weintraub Before the CPSC Regarding FY 2014 Priorities
June 19, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Sections 628 and 630 in FY 2013 Appropriations Bill Effecting CPSC
June 14, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Promulgation of Mandatory Standard for Window Coverings
June 13, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FHFA Strategic Plan 2013-17
June 12, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Senate on Sugar Reform Amendment to Farm Bill
June 04, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments Regarding Proposed Rulemaking: Equipment Noncompliant With Applicable Energy Inadmissibility of Consumer Products and Industrial
June 04, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to House Financial Services Committee Regarding H.R. 4624
May 29, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments Regarding Proposed Rulemaking for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies
May 29, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Proposal to Modernize Poultry Slaughter Inspection
May 22, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CU Comments to the FTC Urging Strong Consumer Protections in Mobile Payments
May 21, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Letter to Senate Opposing S. 2105, the Cyber Security Act of 2012
May 21, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Letter to Senate Opposing S. 2151, the SECURE IT Act of 2012
May 17, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter Urging Members of the House of Representatives to Reject Misleading Window Covering Letter
May 16, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Recommends FTC Improve EnergyGuide Label to Provide Better Energy and Cost Information to Consumers
May 03, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins NCLC and CRL on Letter to Bank Regulators Regarding Urban Bank Trust and CheckSmart Merger
April 27, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Payday Lending Abuses
April 26, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comment Letter on Increasing Investor Use of BrokerCheck
April 26, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter Urges Close Scrutiny of Universal Music Group and EMI Merger Proposal
April 23, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Group Letter to FCC in Support of Greater Protections Against Cramming
April 23, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to CFPB on Payday Loans
April 16, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Letter in Opposition to HR 3523 CISPA
April 09, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee: E-Book Price Fixing Violates the Antitrust Laws and Harms Consumers
April 02, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Multistakeholder Process to Develop Consumer Data Privacy Codes of Conduct
March 29, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Letter in Support of Extension of Advisers Act Fiduciary Duty as Outlined in Section 913 of January 2011 Study
March 26, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC Comments to FHFA Regarding PACE Programs
March 20, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
AFR CFA JOBS Act Media Coverage
March 15, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Support Reed-Landrieu-Levin Amendment to the House JOBS Act (H.R. 3606)
March 12, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Pro-Investor, Pro-Market Changes to the JOBS Act (H.R. 3606)
March 07, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Support Amendments to Improve Anti-Investor JOBS Act
March 07, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Lender Groups Join in Recommendations to Assure Safe Mortgage Lending
March 05, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Urge No Vote on Anti-Investor JOBS Act
March 05, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Oppose Anti-Investor “Capital Formation” Bills
February 28, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Full Funding for CFTC
February 24, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to President Obama on Defending Country of Origin Labeling
February 24, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Privacy Groups Urge Bono-Mack to Hold a Hearing with Google Regarding Privacy Policy Changes
February 16, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges No Votes on H.R. 3606 and H.R. 2308
February 13, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Comments to EPA and NHTSA on Proposed Fuel Economy Standard
February 07, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Opposes House Bills to Weaken CFPB
February 07, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on CPSC to Recall the Bumbo Baby Seat
February 01, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Oppose Tester and Thume Amendments to the STOCK Act
February 01, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
The Consumer Federation of America Opposes Legislation to Undermine Crucial Consumer Protection Regulations: S. 299, S. 1606, and S.1938
February 01, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to FTC, Motor Vehicle Roundtables
February 01, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Obama Administration Recommendations on Mortgage Relief
February 01, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Tester and Thume Amendments to the STOCK Act
January 30, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Public Database of Complaints to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
January 26, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Jack Gillis Comments before the California Air Resources Board Hearing on Advanced Clean Cars Program
January 26, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Dr. Mark Cooper: The Consumer, Industry and National Benefits of the 2017-2025 Auto Standards
January 24, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Statements of CFA's Jack Gillis before Joint NHTSA-EPA Hearings on Fuel Economy Standards for 2017-2025
January 19, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Dr. Mark Cooper: Joint NHTSA-EPA Hearings on Fuel Economy Standards for 2017-2025
January 17, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Letter Urging California Air Resources Board to Support Advanced Clean Cars Program Standards
January 16, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments by CFA's Jack Gillis before the California Air Resources Board Hearing on Advanced Clean Cars Program
January 01, 2012 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Dr. Mark Cooper before the Joint NHTSA-EPA Hearings on Fuel Economy Standards for 2017-2025
December 27, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of Children's Privacy Advocates on COPPA Rule
December 22, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments Urging Strengthening Of the FTC Rules Under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
December 21, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack on non-O157:H7 Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli
December 14, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to PCAOB Regarding Concept Release on Auditor Independence and Audit Firm Rotation
December 09, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of CFA's Robert Hunter Before the FIO Regarding Consumer Protection Needs in Insurance Regulation
December 07, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Notice on Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli in Raw Beef Products
December 07, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to the FIO on How to Improve the Insurance Regulation System
December 01, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of CFA's Barbara Roper 12-1-2011
December 01, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Barbara Roper to Senate Banking Committee on Spurring Job Growth Through Capitol Formation
November 23, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Petition Before FDA to Label Genetically Modified Food
November 17, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins CU letter on Prepaid Cards
November 16, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Fact Sheet on California Clean Cars Program
November 14, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments with the Treasury Department on Financial Inclusion
November 14, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to the House Financial Services Committee Opposing the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act (HR 2308)
November 03, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR letter to CFTC on Business Conduct
November 03, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge House Appropriations Leadership to Protect Funding for Food Safety
October 27, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer Groups Opposing Cell Phone Robo-Call Bill
October 27, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of J. Robert Hunter before the NY State Department of Health Medicaid Redesign Team: Medical Malpractice Reform Working Group
October 19, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction on Reinspection and Registration Fees
October 17, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC Letter to DOE Regarding Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces, Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
October 17, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Agriculture Committees on Dairy Price Support Programs
October 11, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Views Fuel Economy From the Consumer Point Of View
October 11, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to CPSC on ATV Safety
October 07, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Senator Gillibrand in Support of Safe Meat and Poultry Act
September 22, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to DOE on Set Top Boxes and Network Equipment as a Covered Consumer Product
September 21, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Broad Coalition on the Regulatory Authority and Priorities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
September 20, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Express-Medco Merger
September 20, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to CFPB Regarding Consumer Financial Products and Services Offered to Servicemembers
September 19, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
AFR-CFA Comments on FHFA RFI on Foreclosed Fannie, Freddie and FHA Homes
September 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Coalition Letter Calls for Remedies Against Producers of Unsafe Products Which May Be Included in FY 2012 FSGG Appropriations Bill
September 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Letter Supporting Mandatory Standard for Button Cell Batteries Which May Be Included in FY 2012 FSGG Appropriations Bill
September 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Window Covering Safety Which May Be Included in FY 2012 FSGG Appropriations Bill
September 14, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
TACD Letter on "Internet Privacy: The Impact and Burden of EU Regulation" Hearing
September 14, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs Letter to Air Transport Association Regarding Airlines Pocketing $500 Million in Savings and Other Anti-Consumer Policies
September 13, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Other Groups in Supporting Requirements for Increased Airline Pricing Transparency
September 12, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Notice on Salmonella Verification Sampling Program
September 08, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
TACD Letter Regarding Online Behavioral Advertising Self Regulatory Systems
August 30, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Urge Complete Rewrite of SEC Swaps Dealer Business Conduct Rules
August 24, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
AFR Letter Urging Fair Treatment of Consumers on Mortgage Servicing Settlements
August 17, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Letter to House Opposing "SEC Regulatory Accountability Act"
August 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC's Comments to CFPB on 'Larger' Non-Bank Participants
August 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Changes to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Fact Sheet
August 11, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Letter to USDA on Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella
August 09, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Call for Strengthened Credit Rating Agency Rules
August 09, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Other Groups in Opposing New DHS Records System
August 08, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups' Comments to the OCC on Bank Payday Loans
August 03, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Broad Coalition Calls for Nomination of New Commissioner to CPSC
August 01, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Proposed Risk Retention & QRM Rulemaking
July 27, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Oppose Section 4 of H.R. 1981, which Mandates Data Retention
July 22, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on the Federal Reserve Board’s Proposed Rule Implementing Ability to Pay and Qualified Mortgage (QM) Provisions of Dodd-Frank
July 22, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Comment by CFA, NACA, CRL and NCLC on Proposed Federal Reserve Rule on Ability to Pay and Qualified Mortgage (QM) Provisions of Dodd-Frank
July 19, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Coalition Letter to White House on Privacy Proposals for Children and Adolescents
July 14, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Safety Groups Urge the House to Oppose Rollbacks to Product Safety in FY 2012 Appropriations Bill
July 12, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to CPSC Supports 100 ppm Lead Standard in Children's Products
July 11, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer-Industry Comment Letter on Proposed Risk Retention and "Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM)" Exemption
July 06, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on Reportable Food Registry
July 06, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Comments to FDA on Inspection and Enforcement
July 01, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Coalition Letter to Congress on Current Privacy Legislative Proposals
June 30, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA’s Chris Waldrop Op-Ed – Calorie Cover-Up: Menu Labeling Should Include Alcoholic Beverages
June 23, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Proposed Rule on Mandatory Inspection of Catfish
June 23, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett before the Senate Banking Committee on Reevaluating the National Flood Insurance Program
June 22, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Safety Groups Urge the House Committee on Appropriations to Oppose Rollbacks to Product Safety in FY 2012 Appropriations Bill
June 18, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Privacy Groups Urge Facebook to Improve Privacy and Marketing Safeguards
June 17, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Fact Sheet: Requirements the CFPB Must Meet to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Smaller Financial Institutions
June 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Safety Groups Oppose CPSC Weakening Provisions of FY 2012 Appropriations Bill
June 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Warns CFPB Provisions of FY 2012 Appropriations Bill Harm Consumers
June 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Notice on Test and Hold
June 14, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Fact Sheet: Accountability of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
June 07, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senators to Oppose the Moran Amendment to Weaken the CFPB
June 01, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FDA Proposed Rule on Menu Labeling
May 27, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge House Appropriations Committee to Protect Funding for Food Safety
May 27, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Fact Sheet on HIMP
May 27, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CU and CFA to the FTC on Debt Collection 2.0: Protecting Consumers
May 25, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Safety Groups Oppose HR 1939, the Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011
May 20, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Comments to the FDA on Preventive Controls Provision of the Food Safety Modernization Act
May 11, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Safety Groups Urge House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade to Reject Bill that Undermines the CPSIA
May 11, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Community Groups Tell Congress to Stop Abusive Online Payday Lending and Support a Strong CFPB
May 09, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Refutes Arguments of Fiduciary Duty Opponents in Letter to House Financial Services Committee
May 03, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Broad Coalition Letter Opposes Anti-CFPB HFSC Bills
April 27, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Comments to FDA on Import Provisions of Food Safety Modernization Act
April 26, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, NCLC, and CU's Comments to Treasury Department on Prepaid Cards
April 25, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to SEC Opposing Proposal to Eliminate Requirement that Money Market Mutual Funds Limit Their Holdings to Securities With Highest Credit Ratings
April 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to Treasury Secretary Geithner Urging Alcohol Labeling
April 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to TTB Administrator Manfreda Urging Alcohol Labeling
April 07, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Rachel Weintraub before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade on the Discussion Draft CPSIA Amendments
April 05, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to Congress Urging Support for Full Funding to the CFTC and the SEC
March 24, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to DOE on Equipment Price Forecasting for Refrigerators, Refrigerator-freezers and Freezers
March 23, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Rachel Weintraub Before the NHTSA Public Hearing on Rear Visibility
March 19, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest, Securities Regulators, Seniors, and Unions All Oppose JOBS Act’s Attack on Investor Protections
March 17, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper on the the American Energy Initiative before the House Energy and Commerce Committee
March 16, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Strongly Oppose Senate Amendment 199 to Defund CPSC
March 16, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint CFA/CRL/NAHB/NAR Letter to Federal Regulators on Pending Qualified Residential Mortgage Rules
March 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to the House on Delay of Debit Interchange Law
March 15, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to the Senate on Delay of Debit Interchange Law
March 11, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Senate Appropriations Committee to Protect Funding for Food Safety
March 10, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testimony on Appliance Efficiency Standards Legislation
March 01, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Urge Senators to Oppose Efforts to Defund CPSC Consumer Product Information Database
March 01, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Other Public Interest Groups in Filing an Amicus Brief in Sorrell v. IMS Health, a Supreme Court Case on Consumer Privacy
February 24, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Travis B. Plunkett Regarding Budget Reductions to Financial Regulatory Agencies at Representative John Conyers’ Budget Impact Forum
February 23, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Petition to Change Name of High Fructose Corn Syrup
February 22, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to the Federal Reserve on Proposed Debit Card Interchange Rule
February 22, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CFA and AFR to the CFTC on Proposed External Business Conduct Standards for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants
February 18, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Strongly Oppose Amendment to Deny Funds to Consumer Product Safety Commission
February 18, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Comments to FTC on Proposed Consumer Privacy Framework
February 18, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FTC on Proposed Consumer Privacy Framework
February 17, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Strongly Urge U.S. House of Representatives to Oppose Pompeo Amendments that Defund Key Product Safety Initiatives
February 14, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to the IRS Urges Implementation of Split Refund Option
January 28, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Internet Policy Task Force on Information Privacy and Innovation in the Internet Economy
January 28, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Presentation to National Academies of Science Committee on FDA’s Role in Ensuring Safe Food
January 27, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of Child, Health and Consumer Advocates to the U.S. Department of Commerce Internet Policy Task Force on Information Privacy and Innovation in the Internet Economy
January 11, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Real Estate Trade and Consumer Group Letter to Regulators re: Qualified Residential Mortgage Provisions of Dodd-Frank
January 10, 2011 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Comments to FCC on Empowering Consumers to Avoid Bill Shock
December 20, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to SEC on Temporary Rule Regarding Principal Trades with Certain Advisory Clients
December 20, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to Regulators re: Qualified Residential Mortgage Provisions of Dodd-Frank
December 13, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Secretary Geithner on Alcohol Labeling
December 08, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House to Pass FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
December 07, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House to Fund the SEC and CFTC at Levels Approved by Appropriators
December 02, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Susan Grant testifies before House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Do-Not-Track Legislation
December 02, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Rachel Weintraub testifies before Senate Commerce subcommittee on Product Safety in the Holiday Season
December 01, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate to Fund the SEC and CFTC at Levels Approved by Appropriators
November 30, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR's Comments on Determination of Foreign Exchange Swaps & Forwards
November 24, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Senate HELP Committee Section by Section Substitute Amendment Document on S.510
November 24, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Senate HELP Committee One Page Small Farm and Small Business Guide Document on S.510
November 24, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter Calls on FDIC to Make Safe Template for Prepaid Cards
November 22, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Comments on Fuel Economy Labels to NHTSA
November 22, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Senate HELP Committee Frequently Asked Questions/Myths Document on S.510
November 22, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Senate HELP Committee Short Summary Document on S.510
November 18, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Fact Sheet: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Oversight of Non-Banks
November 17, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Outlines Consumer Priorities for Lame Duck Session to House
November 17, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Outlines Consumer Priorities for Lame Duck Session to Senate
November 16, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Urge Fed to Withdraw Proposed Rescission Rule
November 16, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to SEC on Issuer Review of Assets in Offerings of Asset-Backed Securities
November 15, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Senator Harkin on FDA Food Modernization Act
November 05, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Fund Democracy Comments to SEC on Proposed Rule for 12b-1 Fees
November 04, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Fact Sheet: How States and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Will Work Together to Protect Consumers
November 02, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to SEC Challenge Misleading Fiduciary Duty Impact Assessment
October 29, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments Submitted to NHTSA and EPA on their Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking to Establish 2017 and Later Model Year Light Duty Vehicle GHG Emissions and CAFE Standards
October 25, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FDA Guidance for Salmonella in Animal Feed
October 22, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to FTC on Proposed Consent Agreement for US Search, Inc.
October 21, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Jack Gillis to the EPA and NHTSA on Revisions and Additions to Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Label
October 19, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Fact Sheet: Offices in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
October 18, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to CPSC on Regulations Restricting Cadmium in Children’s Products
October 15, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Submit Comments to the OCC Urging Stricter Overdraft Guidance
October 15, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Fact Sheet: The New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
October 14, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Fact Sheet: Consumer Protections in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
October 13, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Bank Regulators to Address Refund Anticipation Loans
October 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports FCC Rules to Protect Consumers from “Bill Shock”
October 06, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to CPSC on Safety Standards for Full-Size Baby Cribs and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs
October 01, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Google CEO Eric Schmidt Regarding Privacy Policy Change
September 28, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Letter to Ban Tax Strategy Patents
September 27, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Submit Comments to the FDIC on Overdraft Guidance
September 27, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to CPSC on Technological Feasibility of 100 ppm for Lead Content in Children's Products
September 24, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010
September 23, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA: Legislation Extending National Flood Insurance Program Should Also Study How to End or Overhaul Program
September 22, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to President Obama Asking to Establish New Fuel Economy Standards of 60 MPG
September 21, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports H.R 3421, Medical Debt Relief Act
September 21, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate to Vote on FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
September 20, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge DOT to Require Airlines to Disclose All Fees in Advance and Through All Ticketing Channels
September 16, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper on Competition in Evolving Digital Marketplace before the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy
September 13, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Comments to the Department of Health and Human Services on Restrictions on Marketing Use of Patient’s Electronic Health Records Information
August 30, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to SEC Regarding Obligations of Brokers, Dealers, and Investment Advisers
August 16, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to Treasury on Proposed Rule to Mandate Electronic Deposit for All Federal Benefits
August 02, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Secretary Shinseki to Take Action Against Life Insurers Denying Cash Payouts to Service Members' Families
July 29, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Secretary Gates to Take Action Against Life Insurers Denying Cash Payouts to Service Members' Families
July 26, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009
July 22, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Consumer and Privacy Groups on Information Privacy Before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection
July 21, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to HHS Secretary Sebelius on FDA Funding
July 21, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee Urging Support for Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010
July 20, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Treasury/HUD Request for Public Input on the Housing Finance System
July 20, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Comment Letter on FHFA Proposed Rulemaking on GSE Duty To Serve Requirement
July 19, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Barry Zigas before the Interagency Public Hearing on CRA Regulation
July 15, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, NCL Comments on Alcohol Section of Dietary Guidelines Report
July 14, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Proposed Performance Standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter
July 14, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges U.S. House of Representatives to Oppose HR 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010
July 13, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to Treasury on Direct Deposit Proposed Rules Regarding SS and SSI Payments
July 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Food Safety Section of Dietary Guidelines Report
July 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CU, CFA, and Kids in Danger to the CPSC on Safety Standards for Bassinets and Cradles
July 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CU, CFA, and Kids in Danger to the CPSC on Safety Standards for Toddler Beds
July 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls for the Provision of Insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program to be Ended or Overhauled to Include Significant Private Market Participation
July 06, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CU, CFA, and Kids in Danger to the CPSC on Notice of Requirements for Accrediation
July 01, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to FTC on Debt Relief Amendments to Telemarketing Sales Rule
June 30, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to FTC on Review of Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
June 28, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Congress to Pass the Dodd-Frank Conference Report Immediately, Senate Version
June 28, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Submit Comments to the OTS on Overdraft Guidance
June 28, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Congress to Pass the Dodd-Frank Conference Report Immediately, House Version
June 23, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Conferees to Protect Investors and Restore Provisions Weakened in the Senate Counter-Offer
June 23, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Groups Outline Priorities for Enhanced Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to House Conferees
June 21, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments on Treasury's Proposed Garnishment Rule
June 21, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CFA, CU, Kids in Danger, and Public Citizen to the CPSC on Interpretation of 'Children's Product'
June 21, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Conference Committee to Reject Harkin Amendment to Exempt Equity-Indexed Annuities and Similar Hybrid Products from Securities Regulation
June 18, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Opposition to the CFPA Auto Dealer Carve-Out Is Widespread: Here's What People Are Saying
June 17, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter from CFA and Consumer Groups to Senator Nelson in support of Amendment, SA 4361, to the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act
June 16, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Civil Rights, Labor, Consumer Protection, and Advocacy Groups Oppose the Auto Dealer Exemption
June 16, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FDA Risk Profile for Spices
June 16, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Ami Gadhia for Consumers Union and CFA on the Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act in front of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection
June 15, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Protect Investors from Accounting Fraud: Oppose Exemptions to Sarbanes-Oxley
June 14, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Outlines Investor Protection Title Priorities for Congressional Conference Committee
June 14, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Calls on Congress to Reject Equity-Indexed Annuities Preemption Amendment
June 08, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Americans for Financial Reform's Letter to Senator Lincoln on Swaps Dealers
June 08, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter from CFA and Consumer Groups to Senator Reid in support of Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act
June 08, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Tell the U.S. Senate to Vote on FDA Food Safety Bill
June 08, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to the House on Consumer Priorities in Financial Regulatory Reform Conference
June 08, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to the Senate on Consumer Priorities in Financial Regulatory Reform Conference
June 07, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comment on FDIC Safe Transaction and Savings Accounts
June 04, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups' Letter to Senators Boucher and Stearns Concerning Privacy Bill
May 28, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs Letter to Senator Thompson Urging Suspension of TSA Full Body Scanner Program
May 28, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs Letter to Senator Lieberman Urging Suspension of TSA Full Body Scanner Program
May 27, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments on Proposed Rule on Bottled Water and the Deferred Final Action on the Proposed Allowable Level for the Chemical Di Phthalate
May 24, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Opposition to a Biometric National ID in Immigration Reform
May 18, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, State Securities, Investment Adviser and Financial Planning Organizations Oppose Collins Amendment
May 18, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges "No" Vote on Snowe-Pryor Amendment #3883 and "Yes" on Landrieu-Dodd-Kerry Side by Side
May 18, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Military and Consumer Organizations Urge Senate to Vote Down Brownback Amendment to Exempt Auto Dealers from CFPB Oversight
May 14, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Senate Bill Preserves Fiduciary Duty Double Standard
May 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Protect Investors from Wall Street Abuses: Make Brokers and Swap Dealers Act in Their Customers' Best Interests
May 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Simple Facts on Fiduciary Duty Support Akaka-Menendez-Durbin Amendment
May 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate to Vote Yes on Amendment 3889 to Restoring American Financial Stability Act
May 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Guide to Amendments to Restoring American Financial Stability Act (S.3217)
May 10, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Akaka-Menendez Amendment Protects Investors and Commission-based Business Model
May 10, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Joint Letter from Consumer and Civil Rights Organizations on Pending Corker and McCain Amendments to S.3217
May 06, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Daily Look on Financial Reform: Vote NO on the Shelby Substitute
May 05, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Daily Look on Financial Reform: Hold Credit Rating Agencies Accountable
May 05, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Lodge Formal Complaint to FTC on Facebook Privacy Policies
May 04, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Barbara Roper on Wall Street and the Fiduciary Duties for the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs
May 04, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Don't Buy Into Industry Delaying Tactics: Support the Akaka-Menendez Amendment to Provide Fiduciary Protections to Investors Now
May 04, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Daily Look on Financial Reform: Preemption of State Laws Leaves Consumers Vulnerable
May 03, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs Letter Supporting Strong Privacy Legislation, Particularly for Online Behavioral Advertising
May 02, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Traceback Procedures
April 29, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Daily Look on Financial Reform: Close the Regulatory Gaps on Derivatives
April 29, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Rachel Weintraub on Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act
April 29, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs Petition for Suspension of TSA Full Body Scanner Program
April 28, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Daily Look on Financial Reform: Consumer Regulator Should Cover All Lenders, Including Auto Dealers
April 27, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Myth/Fact Sheet on Broker Dealer Fiduciary Duty Akaka Amendment
April 27, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and S.T.O.P. Letter on Walmart Beef Safety Initiative
April 26, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Daily Look on Financial Reform: Survey Says Public Support for Consumer Financial Agency is High and Has Grown over the Last 9 Months
April 26, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Opposition to Multiple Peril Insurance Act
April 23, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, AARP, NASAA, and NASS Urge Senate to Support a Fiduciary Duty Standard to Protect Investors
April 21, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to House Financial Services Committee Opposing Mandatory Increase in FHA Down Payments
April 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer/Civil Rights Groups’ Comments on Proposed GSE Housing Goals for 2010-2011
April 01, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge OTS to Closely Supervise Overdraft Opt-in Practices
April 01, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge FDIC to Closely Supervise Overdraft Opt-in Practices
March 30, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comment on Overdraft Opt-in Changes to Regulations E and DD
March 29, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge OCC to Closely Supervise Overdraft Opt-in Practices
March 22, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Jack Gillis, CFA's Director of Public Affairs, before the House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Patent Design and Auto Replacement Parts
March 18, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups' Comment Letter on Water Heater Energy Conservation Standards
March 16, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Jean Ann Fox to the Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee on Payday Lending
March 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CU and Other Consumer Groups Comment to CPSC on Standards for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
March 10, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter from CFA and Consumer Groups to President Obama Re: Expanding Access to Affordable Generics
March 01, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FDA/FSIS Public Meeting on Product Tracing Systems for Food
February 25, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Digital Signage Privacy Principles
February 25, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer Groups Support HB 392 Commercial Law-Debt Settlement Services
February 24, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports HR 4626, the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act
February 22, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Broad Coalition Calls on Senate Banking Committee to Enact an Independent Consumer Financial Protection Agency
February 17, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Federal Reserve to Clarify Regulation E to
February 16, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Urge Senators to Reject New Language to the Restoring America's Financial Stability Act that Would Require the SEC to Study Overlaps Between Brokers and Investment Advisors
February 09, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Reply Comments to FCC on Bill Shock Proposed Rule
February 05, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CRL Urge the House Financial Services Committee to Pass the Overdraft Protection Act of 2009, HR 3904
February 05, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CRL Urge the Senate Banking Committee to Pass the FAIR Overdraft Coverage Act of 2009, S 1799
February 03, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Express Strong Support for Senior Citizen Investor Protections in Restoring American Financial Stability Act
January 29, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Advocacy Groups' Comments to FCC on Consumer Privacy in National Broadband Plan
January 29, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Public Interest Groups Call on FCC to Endorse Fair Information Practices
January 12, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to White House Re: Effective Loan Modifications
January 07, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Senate Banking Committee to Support Strong Fiduciary Duty Standards
January 07, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
Myths and Facts of Fiduciary Duty Standards
January 02, 2010 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Signs On to Supplemental Comments to the FTC on Privacy Settings for Facebook
December 24, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CRL, and NCLC Comments on Reg Z, Originator Compensation
December 24, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to Federal Reserve on Regulation Z, TILA Closed End Credit Rules
December 18, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comments to the Federal Reserve on Regulation E to Restrict Gift Card Fees
December 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, EPIC and Other Groups File an FTC Complaint Against Facebook for Privacy Settings
December 16, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Proposed Rule on Interstate Shipment of Meat and Poultry
December 10, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Supports H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
December 10, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Representatives to Oppose Minnick Amendment to Strike the CFPA
December 09, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Urges House Members to Protect Investors from Accounting Fraud, Vote Yes on Kanjorski-Frank-Sarbanes-Cohen Amendment
December 09, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
AFR and Other Groups Support HAMP Amendment to H.R. 4173
December 08, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Urge House Members to Support the Cohen-Frank FINRA Amendment to H.R. 4173
December 08, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Dr. Mark Cooper at OECD Conference on E-Commerce Consumer Protection
December 08, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CU Urge the House Rules Committee to Pass Gutierrez Amendment 138
December 07, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of Consumer Groups to FTC on Preventing Deceptive Marketing of Credit Reports
November 30, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on NHTSA's Proposed Rule Establishing Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards
November 30, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Follow-up Letter on HAMP to Assistant Secretary Allison
November 30, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Follow-up Letter on HAMP to Chief Caldwell
November 24, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Support the Credit Rating Agency Provisions in Senator Dodd's Reform Package
November 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Diverse Groups Support the Creation of an Office of Investor Advocate
November 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and AFR Support the Amendment of the FSIA to Create a Stronger Financial Stability Oversight Council
November 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Jean Ann Fox to the Senate Banking Committee on the FAIR Overdraft Coverage Act
November 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CU, CFA, and Kids in Danger to the CPSC on Safety Standards for Infant Walkers
November 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CU, CFA, and Kids in Danger to the CPSC on Safety Standards for Infant Bath Seats
November 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Others Express Concern to Senate HELP Committee over Privacy Issues in the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009
November 06, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to the FTC Calling for Better Regulation of Privacy in Travel Data
November 05, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Call on the FTC to Protect Consumer Privacy in the 21st Century
November 03, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Investor Protection Attacked in Amendments to H.R. 3817
November 03, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Sox 404 Amendment
November 03, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Price and Lee Amendments to H.R. 3817
October 30, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comments' to the FCC on Truth in Billing
October 30, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Jean Ann Fox to the House Financial Services Committee on the Overdraft Protection Act
October 28, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Letter of Support to Representative Maloney for the Overdraft Protection Act
October 28, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Letter of Support to Senator Dodd for FAIR Overdraft Coverage Act
October 27, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Financial Services Committee to Vote No to Anti Sox Amendments
October 27, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter of Support to Representative Maloney for the Overdraft Protection Act
October 26, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Adoption of Fiduciary Duty for Brokers without Weakening Amendments
October 21, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper to the EPA on Establishing Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards
October 21, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges House Financial Services Committee to Vote No on the Campbell Amendment
October 21, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter of Support to Senator Dodd for the FAIR Overdraft Coverage Act
October 20, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support H.R. 3596, the Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act
October 16, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comment on Debt Relief Amendment to the Telemarketing Sales Rule
October 15, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Moore Amendment to Strip Credit Insurance Authority from CFPA
October 14, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Privacy Groups Call on the FCC to Protect the Privacy of Wireless Customers
October 14, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
J. Robert Hunter testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Antitrust Issues in the Insurance Industry
October 13, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Financial Services Committee Urged To Close Loopholes in Derivatives Bill
October 07, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Concerned Over Auto Dealer Exemption in the CFPA
October 01, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CU, CFA, and Kids in Danger to the CPSC Regarding the Interim Final Intrepretative Rule on Civil Penalty of the Consumer Production Safety Improvement Act
September 25, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments Regarding Cooling-Off Rule Regulatory Review
September 18, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comment on Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's "Duty to Serve" Underserved Needs
September 11, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Express Concern to DOJ Over Ticketmaster and Live Nation Merger
September 03, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Proposal To Change Accounting Rules for Deferred Tax Assets
September 02, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper in front of the Joint SEC-CFTC Meeting on the Harmonization of Regulation
September 01, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer and Privacy Groups Send Letter to Representatives Waxman and Barton, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, on Protecting Consumer Privacy in Online Behavioral Tracking and Targeting
September 01, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer and Privacy Groups Send Letter to Representatives Rush and Radanovich, House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, on Protecting Consumer Privacy in Online Behavioral Tracking and Targeting
September 01, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer and Privacy Groups Send Letter to Representatives Boucher and Stearns, House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet, on Protecting Consumer Privacy in Online Behavioral Tracking and Targeting
September 01, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer and Privacy Groups Issue Legislative Primer on Protecting Consumer Privacy in Online Behavioral Tracking and Targeting
September 01, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Other Consumer and Privacy Groups Issue Fact Sheet on Protecting Consumer Privacy in Online Behavioral Tracking and Targeting
August 21, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups' Comments on Tire Efficiency Consumer Information Rulemaking
August 12, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Dr. Mark Cooper to the Federal Communications Commission Broadband Workshop on the Unserved and Underserved
August 12, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC Comments to IRS Regarding RALs and the Improvement of Tax Preparation
August 11, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's Director of Housing, Barry Zigas, Addresses Concerns over Consumer Financial Protection Agency and the Housing Market
August 11, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Position Paper: The Need for High Cost Lending Consumer Protections
August 06, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Congratulate Senator Merkley on Introduction of Deceptive Loan Check Elimination Act
July 31, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Senate Commerce Committee Regarding a Hearing, 'The Economy and Fraud: Protecting Consumers During Downward Economic Times'
July 29, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Letter Urging CFPA Authority over Credit-Related Insurance Products
July 28, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett, Senate Banking; Regulatory Modernization: Perspectives on Insurance
July 21, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Abusive Lending Practices by Smaller Banks and Thrifts
July 21, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Top Examples of Financial Regulatory Failure
July 16, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett before the House Financial Services Committee regarding Community and Consumer Advocates' Perspectives on the Obama Administration's Financial Regulatory Reform Proposals
July 15, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Carol Tucker-Foreman on Importance for Food Safety Reform Before the House Agriculture Committee
July 14, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Groups Urge Revision and Passage of Administration Legislation to Impose a Fiduciary Duty on All Investment Advice
July 14, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett before the Senate Banking Committee on the Proposed Creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency
June 26, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups' Comments to FTC Regarding Fuel Economy Advertising Guidelines
June 25, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Transcript of CFA Symposium on Changes to FSIS Meat and Poultry Inspection Program
June 24, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA and USPIRG on Regulatory Restructuring Before the House Financial Services Committee
June 04, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Energy Conservation Standard Rulemaking for Lighting Products
May 19, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper on Railroad Trust Enforcement Act of 2009
May 14, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of J. Robert Hunter Regarding Federal Government Insurance Oversight
May 13, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Proposals to the White House Food Safety Working Group
May 13, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
National and State Groups Urge Strong Support for Dodd/Shelby Credit Card Bill Substitute
May 07, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
National and State Groups Urge Support for Dodd Credit Card Bill, S.414
May 07, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to President Obama on Federal Usury Cap Bills
May 06, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Florida Governor Crist to Veto Unfair Insurance Bill
May 06, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Coalition Urges Strengthening of H.R.1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act
May 06, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Center for American Progress Action Fund and Center for Responsible Lending in Statement on Mortgage Modifications
April 30, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition Supports Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights, H.R. 627
April 15, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Comptroller on Refund Anticipation Loan Bank Oversight
April 07, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Civil Rights, Labor and Consumer Organizations Thank Chairman Frank for Interest in Improving the Mortgage Market with the Introduction of H.R.1728
April 02, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Carol Tucker-Foreman on U.S. Food Safety System Before the House Agriculture Committee
April 02, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Jean Ann Fox before the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Regarding H.R. 1214, the Payday Loan Reform Act of 2009
March 31, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CRL Comments to Federal Reserve on Debit Overdraft Rules
March 30, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Bank Fee Survey Comment to Federal Reserve on Debit Overdraft Rules
March 26, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Barbara Roper before the Senate Banking Committee regarding Enhancing Investor Protection and the Regulation of Securities Markets
March 23, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins with State Regulators and Industry Group to Urge Universal Fiduciary Duty for Investment Advice
March 23, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
100 + Diverse National and State Groups Support Speier’s H.R. 1608 Bill
March 19, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA and USPIRG Regarding the Credit Card Holder's Bill of Rights Act and the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act
March 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett before the House Financial Services Committee regarding "Systemic Risk"
March 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper before the House Judiciary Committee regarding Role of Antitrust Law in Government-Funded Consolidation in the Banking Industry
March 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of J. Robert Hunter before the Senate Banking Committee regarding Modernizing Insurance Regulation
March 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Community Groups Oppose H.R. 1214
March 16, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CU, CFA, and Kids in Danger to the CPSC on Section 101 Electronic Devices Interim Rule
March 02, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
100 + Diverse National and State Groups Support Durbin’s S. 500 Bill
February 26, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett Before the Senate Commerce Committee on Credit Counseling and Debt Settlement Consumer Protection
February 20, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Avoid Fake Check Fraud and Get the Real Deal About Mystery Shopping Opportunities
February 17, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CU, CFA, and Kids in Danger to CPSC Regarding Section 101 Inaccessible Component Parts
February 12, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Civil Rights and Labor Groups Strongly Support Sen. Dodd's Credit CARD Act
February 12, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett before the Senate Banking Committee on Modernizing Consumer Protection in the Financial Regulatory System: Strengthening Credit Card Protections
February 10, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Civil Rights and Labor Groups Commend Sen. Menendez's Introduction of the Credit Card Reform Ac
January 30, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Coalition of Public Interest Groups Urges President Obama to Appoint New Leadership at the CPSC
January 28, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joined Other Consumer and Privacy Advocates in a Resolution to the US Senate Supporting the Council of Europe's Convention 108 for the Protection of Individuals with Regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data
January 27, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Applauds President Obama's Decision to Move Ahead with 2011 Fuel Economy Increases
January 26, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Questions FINRA Account of Failed Madoff Oversight
January 15, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Leadership to Include Auto Buyback Program in the Economic Stimulus Package
January 13, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Looks Forward to Working with Agriculture Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack
January 07, 2009 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation and Other Public Interest Groups Urge CPSC Commissioner to Dispel Misinformation among Entities Regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
December 26, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of the Consumer Federation of America and the Center for Economic Justice on Proposals to Weaken Life Insurers Capital and Reserve Requirements
December 26, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Proposals to Weaken Life Insurers Capital and Reserve Requirements
December 19, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Broad Coalition to Alert Obama Administration on Consumer Privacy
December 17, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Sampling and Testing Procedures for E. coli O157:H7
December 11, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter from Consumer Groups Urging Next Agriculture Secretary to Have Food Safety, Nutrition, Environmental Focus
December 10, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
House Sign-ON Letter to Include Judicial Modification of Mortgages in Economic Recovery Plan
November 22, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Regulation of Genetically Engineered Animals
November 21, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CU, CFA, and Kids in Danger to CPSC on Laboratory Accreditation Process for Crib and Pacifier Testing
November 20, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to President-elect Obama Re: Electricity's Key Role in Policy Agenda
November 20, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CU, CFA, and Kids in Danger to the CPSC on Labeling Requirements for Toy and Game Advertisements
November 19, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to APHIS Regarding Importation of Cattle Over Thirty Months of Age
November 10, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Fund Democracy and CFA Comment on SEC Proposal to Regulate Equity-Indexed Annuities
October 30, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Lender Organizations Propose Measures for Credit Card Debt Relief
October 30, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to U.S. Delegation to Codex on Proposed Microbiological Criteria for Listeria
October 14, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Comments Regarding FSIS Public Meeting on Sampling
September 24, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Broad Coalition Supports Credit Card Reform in 'Bailout' Proposal
September 22, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Congress to Protect Taxpayers in Wall Street Rescue Plan
September 22, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Advocacy Groups Reiterate Request that SEC Act Promptly to Enhance Reliability of Money Market Fund Pricing
September 19, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Broad Based Coalition Supports Credit Card Bill on Floor
September 15, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Interim Final Rule
September 15, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Over 100 Organizations Sign on to Letter Regarding Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Negotiations
September 15, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for Healthy People 2020
September 11, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge FTC to Protect Consumers' Money Held on Bankrupt Retailers' Gift Cards
September 08, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Fund Democracy and CFA Comment on Department of Labor 401(k) Fee Disclosure Proposal
September 05, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Fund Democracy and CFA Comment on SEC Proposal to Loosen Credit Quality Restrictions on Money Market Funds
September 02, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge That Insurer Product Filings Be Public Upon Submission
August 25, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CU, CFA Call on FDIC to Protect Stored Value Card Funds
August 18, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments on NHTSA's Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Re: Average Fuel Economy Standards
August 04, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, US PIRG and State Consumer Groups Comment on Overdraft Lending Practices
July 31, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Mark Cooper on ExxonMobil's Second Quarter 2008 Profits and the Drilling Policy Debate
July 29, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett on the State of the Insurance Industry before the Senate Banking Committee
July 18, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of the Center for Responsible Lending and Consumer Federation of America, Consumers Union, National Consumer Law Center on Proposed Rule to amend Regulation DD 12 CFR Part 230 pursuant to The Truth in Savings Act Docket No. R-1315
July 18, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation to Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Re: Federal Reserve Board Regulation DD-Truth in Savings: R-1315
July 11, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and NCLC Letter to Sec. Paulson Re: Protecting Recipients of Exempt Federal Funds
July 08, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Risk Retention Act Expansion, H.R. 5792
July 08, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Insurance Information Act of 2008, H.R. 5840
July 03, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CSPI Urge FDA to Implement Emergency Regulations Requiring Traceability and Food Safety Plans
July 02, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation Urges National Association of Insurance Commissioners to Examine AFLAC Denials of Aviation Death Claims
July 01, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Re: Average Fuel Economy Standards, Passenger Cars and Light Trucks, Model Years 2011-2015
June 24, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Jean Ann Fox before the House Ways and Means Committee on Protecting Social Security Beneficiaries from Predatory Lending
June 24, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation Joins NCLC and Other Consumer Interest Groups in Testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee on Protecting Social Security Beneficiaries from Predatory Lending
June 20, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumer Groups Comment to FTC on 'Contactless Payment' Systems
June 20, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, NCLC and CU Comments to Social Security Administration Regarding the Use of Master and Sub Account Arrangements for the Payment of Benefits
June 17, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper on Oversight of Energy Markets and Oil Futures Contracts
June 12, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
31 National, State and Local Consumer Organizations Request NHTSA to Hold Public Hearings on Fuel Economy Standards Before Final Rulemaking
June 09, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation, Consumers Union, and NYPIRG Urge NY Governor Paterson to Rein in Excessive Auto Insurance Costs in Response to $4 per Gallon Gasoline
June 09, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Imported Ethanol Parity Act
June 06, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Consumer Groups and Others Urge Rep. Markey to Hold Hearings on ISPs and Web Advertisement Targeting Based on Subscribers' Web Activities
June 03, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper on Energy Market Manipulation Before Senate Commerce Committee
June 02, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to HHS and USDA on the use of Carbon Monoxide in Meat
May 30, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, Community, Labor, and Civil Rights Groups Tell Congress: Homeowners Need Protection from Tax Consequences of Loan Modification
May 28, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on E. coli Public Meeting, April 9-10
May 21, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of J. Robert Hunter on Credit-Based Insurance Scoring, House Financial Services Committee
May 20, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Praises Rep. Matsui’s Introduction of H.R. 6076, The Home Retention and Stabilization Act of 2008
May 19, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight on Public Health Role of the TTB
May 14, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Broad Coalition Urge Strong GSE Regulatory Reform
May 07, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Dr. Mark Cooper Testimony on the Financial State of the Airline Industry and the Potential Impact of a Delta/Northwest Merger
May 07, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Dr. Mark Cooper on Consumer Effects of Retail Gas Prices Before the Judiciary Committee Antitrust Task Force
May 06, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Broad Coalition to Support Miller-LaTourette Non-preemption Amendment to H.R. 5830
May 06, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Support for Flood Insurance Bill (S. 2284), Opposes Amendments to Cover Wind Losses or to Offer Subsidies to Insurers for Catastrophe Insurances
May 02, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation, Consumers Union and Consumer Action Comments to FTC on "Mobile Marketing"
May 01, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Joint Economic Committee Regarding Rising Food Prices
April 24, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Mark Cooper Testimony on the Strategic Petroleum Reserve before the Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming
April 23, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
A Shared Agenda and Principles for Mortgage Market and Community Stabilization Policy
April 22, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of CFA’s Chris Waldrop on Alcohol Facts Label
April 22, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and Others in Support of H.R. 3609 “The Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act"
April 17, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett before Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee on H.R. 5244, The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights
April 17, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Fund Democracy, CFA, and Consumer Action Comment on SEC Proposal to Permit Mutual Funds to Use a Summary to Satisfy Prospectus Delivery Requirement Follow-Up Letter
April 15, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Stephen Brobeck Testimony on Improving Financial Literacy Before House Financial Services Committee
April 14, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FDA Proposal to Weaken Standard for Listeria
April 14, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Advisory Committee Recommendations to Weaken Financial Reporting Requirements
April 11, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
RE: Behavioral Marketing Principles; CFA and CU Push FTC to Take Stronger Steps to Protect Consumer Privacy
April 10, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumer Group Comments to Federal Reserve Board Regarding Proposed Regulations Relating to Unfair Trade Practices in Connection With Mortgage Lending
April 08, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments Regarding IRS Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Guidance Regarding Marketing of Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs) and Certain Other Products in Connection with the Preparation of a Tax Return
March 31, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation and Coalition Express Strong Support for Foreclosure Prevention and Sound Mortgage Servicing Act of 2008
March 24, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Proposal to Make Basic Changes in Processing and Slaughter Inspection
March 13, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper on the State of the Airline Industry
March 13, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Farm Bill Language to Close Loophole Created by CFTC v. Zelener
March 12, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer and Civil Rights Organizations Commend Senator Menendez's Introduction of the Credit Card Reform Act of 2008
March 06, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Safety Groups Strongly Oppose Vitter Amendment to CPSC Reform Act
March 05, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Safety Groups Support Feinstein Amendment to CPSC Reform Act
March 05, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Safety Groups Support Cardin-Obama Amendment to CPSC Reform Act
March 05, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper on Competition in Sports Programming
March 04, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose DeMint Amendment to Consumer Product Safety Reform Act
March 04, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges PCAOB to Withdraw Full Reliance Proposal
February 28, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Fund Democracy, CFA, and Consumer Action Comment on SEC Proposal to Permit Mutual Funds to Use a Summary to Satisfy Prospectus Delivery Requirement
February 26, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Senate to Support S.2663, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Reform Act
February 25, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to Department of Defense on Implementation of Military Lending Act Rules
February 25, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Joins Broad Coalition to Support S.2636, Foreclosure Prevention Act and Title IV to Allow Modification of Mortgages in Bankruptcy
February 15, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Halt to Overpricing by Insurers in New York
February 14, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Requests USDA to Approve Retail Consignee Rule
February 14, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Broad Coalition in Support of S.2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act
January 30, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Farm Bill Provision That Would Authorize Implementation of Food Safety Programs Under Marketing Orders
January 22, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Broad Coalition Express Strong Support for S. 2452, the ‘Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act'
January 22, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA’s J. Robert Hunter Before the Select Committee on Property Insurance Accountability of the Florida Senate
January 16, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Others Petition SEC to Require Money Market Funds to File Electronically with SEC
January 16, 2008 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to SEC Chairman Cox Criticizing Complexity Committee Recommendations
December 18, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on TTB Proposed Rule Regarding the Labeling of Wines, Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverages
December 11, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Broad Coalition of Consumer, Civil Rights, Labor, Housing, Lending and Community Organizations Writes in Support of H.R. 3609 – the Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 to the House Judiciary Committee
December 03, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Broad Coalition of Consumer Groups and NGOs Praise Federal Reserve Board for Using Rulemaking Authority Under HOEPA to Address Subprime Mortgage Crisis
November 30, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Fund Democracy Comments on SEC's Proposed Exemption from Principal Trading Restrictions
November 26, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to New Mexico Environmental Health Department Regarding Clean Cars Program
November 21, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA's comments on the Treasury Department's Review of the Regulatory Structure Associated with Financial Institutions
November 16, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Mark Cooper Comments to FTC Meeting on Ehavioral Advertising
November 14, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumers Want a plan to Fill Their Tanks, NOT Empty Their wallets; Consumer Group Advertisement in Congress Daily
November 14, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, AARP, AFL-CIO, CRL, and NFHA, Oppose Mortgage Reform Bill H.R. 3915 Due to Lack of Relief for Subprime Borrowers
November 06, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Rachel Weintraub on the Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act
November 02, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Fund Democracy Letter to SEC on Reproposal of Rule Relating to Broker Exclusion
November 01, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Sign-on Letter, In advance of the FTC Town Hall, Ehavioral Advertising: Tracking, Targeting, and Technology, to be held November 1-2, 2007 in Washington
October 31, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Re: New CFA Study Finds $400 Billion in Savings by 2020 From CAFE, Biofuels and R.E.S. Provisions in Energy Legislation
October 30, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of J. Robert Hunter on Insurance Regulatory Reform before the House Financial Services Committee
October 25, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of CFA’s Allen Fishbein on The New Joint Economic Committee Report on The Subprime Lending Crisis
October 16, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Schumer TRIA Amendments in Banking Committee Markup
October 16, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Supports Flood Insurance Reform Legislation, Opposes Schumer Amendment in Banking Committee Markup
October 04, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett Before the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs, Insurance and Automotive Safety of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
October 02, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
J. Robert Hunter's Testimony on Flood Insurance before the Senate Banking Committee
September 27, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Opposition to Costly and Harmful Flood Insurance Expansion, H.R. 3121
September 25, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups and Unions Urge Senate to Oppose State Inspected Meat Provisions
September 18, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Dr. Mark Cooper before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Hearing to Examine the Oversight of Trading on Regulated Futures Exchanges and Exempt Commercial Markets
September 18, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation Urges 'No' on Terrorism Insurance Subsidies in H.R. 2761
September 12, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper on FTC Reauthorization
August 18, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to USDA on Country of Origin Labeling
August 09, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Federal Reserve Board to Use Rulemaking Authority Under HOEPA to Address Abuses in the Mortgage Market
August 02, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation Urges Passage of House Energy Bill H.R. 3220
July 30, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Names Key Investor Protection Issues Before SEC Hearing
July 30, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
The Auto Industry Fuel Economy Bill Hurts Consumers, National Security and the Environment
July 30, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Re: Consumer Opposition to Weakening Credit Repair Organizations Act
July 26, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Reports by CFA and National Petroleum Council Show Benefits of Markey-Platts Over Hill-Terry and Barton-Hastert
July 26, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition and American Federation of Government Employees Oppose State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Provisions in the "Farm Bill" H.R. 2419
July 25, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett, Improving Federal Consumer Protections in Financial Services
July 25, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Request Funds for Vehicle Titling System
July 24, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Fund Democracy and CFA letter to DoL's Employee Benefits Security Administration Regarding Fee Disclosure for Individual Accounts
July 23, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes Unnecessary Terror Insurance Subsidies in H.R. 2761
July 19, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Fund Democracy Comments on Proposal To Conduct Study of Brokerage and Investment Adviser Industries
July 17, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Opposition to Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007
July 12, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to House Agriculture Committee Opposing Nationwide Nonfat Solids Standards
July 12, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
RE: CFA Study Finds Dramatically Higher Fuel Savings in Markey-Platts Bill than in Auto Industry Proposal
July 11, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA's Jean Ann Fox Before the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit on "Put the Protection into Overdraft Policy---Supporting H.R. 946"
July 10, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Dr. Mark Cooper on Markey-Platts Fuel Bill
July 09, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
31 Consumer Groups Urge Co-sponsorship of Markey-Platts, H.R. 1506
June 26, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to House Supporting the Markey-Platts (H.R. 1506) Fuel Efficiency Legislation
June 26, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to Representative Udall Regarding the Payday Loan Reform Act of 2007
June 20, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to the FTC Regarding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
June 18, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Senate Regarding Senate Commerce Energy Bill Benefits over Auto Industry Proposal
June 14, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Sign-on Advertisement for Increases in Fuel Economy
June 13, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Support of S.1419 Fuel Economy Provisions Without Weakening Amendments
June 11, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Comments to the DOD on the Proposed Rulemaking: Limitations on Terms of Consumer Credit Extended to Service Members and Dependents
June 08, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDA on Produce Safety
May 21, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of CFA's Dr. Mark Cooper, Director of Research, Regarding Oil Consumption
May 09, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Rachel Weintraub before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Affiras, Insurance and Automotive Safety Subcommittee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
May 08, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Opposes Efforts to Move FDA Inspection Functions to USDA
May 03, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FDA Cloning Risk Assessment
April 30, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA's Stephen Brobeck Before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia Regarding the Federal Government's Role in Empowering Americans to Make Informed Financial Decisions
April 24, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Regulator, Consumer, and Adviser Groups Ask SEC to Clarify Brokers' Legal Duties in Wake of Court Decision Vacating the Broker-Dealer Exemption
April 20, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Senator Daniel K. Inouye Regarding the Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act
April 16, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
UFCW, CFA Oppose Legislation to Allow Interstate Shipment of State-Inspected Meat
April 12, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Memo for Proposed Bankruptcy Law Reform
April 12, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of CFA’s Allen Fishbein Regarding Bankruptcy Laws
April 12, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of CFA's Allen Fishbein Regarding Bankruptcy Laws to Preserve Homeownership
April 11, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Statement on Proposed Department of Defense Predatory Lending Regulation
April 05, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Attributing Illness to Food: A Consumer Perspective
April 04, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to SEC Challenging Lack of Attention to Investor Concerns in SOX 404 Meeting
March 21, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Rachel Weintraub before Senate Consumer Affairs and Product Safety Subcommittee, on CPSC Oversight
March 21, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Comments to Department of Defense Regarding Limitations on Terms of Consumer Credit Extended to Service Members and Dependents
March 21, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
State Model ATV Safety Bill 2007
March 20, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to the Hill on Global Competitiveness of U.S. Securities Markets
March 19, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to NAIC on Unfair Insurance Rating Practices by Insurers, Third Party Organizations
March 13, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation Applauds Fuel Efficiency Bill from Markey and Platts
March 12, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CU Comments to CPSC Rulemaking on Lead in Children's Jewelry
March 12, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to Rep. Barney Frank and Rep. Spencer Bachus Regarding Flood Insurance "Write Your Own" Insurance Companies
March 07, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA's J. Robert Hunter before the Senate Committee on Judiciary Regarding the McCarran-Ferguson Act: Implications of Repealing the Insurers' Antitrust Exemption
March 07, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement of Jack Gillis, CFA's Director of Public Affairs, before US DOT and NHTSA Public Hearing on the New Car Assessment Program
March 02, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Fund Democracy and CFA Comment on SEC Studies To Fund Governance Proposal
February 28, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Rachel Weintraub, House Appropriations Subcommittee, CPSC Budget
February 28, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA's Travis Plunkett and J. Robert Hunter before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on Examining the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
February 27, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to SEC Opposing Proposed Guidance on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
February 26, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to PCAOB Opposing Rewrite of Internal Control Audit Standard
February 25, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Dr. Mark Cooper on Proposed XM-Sirius Merger
February 16, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and U.S. PIRG Letter to CPSC about Stove Safety
February 15, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and CU Comments to CPSC on Portable Generator Rulemaking
February 08, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Carol Tucker Foreman on High Risk Status of Food Safety Programs Before the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee
February 05, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA’s Jean Ann Fox before the House Oversight and Domestic Reform Subcommittee on Domestic Policy Regarding Foreclosure, Predatory Lending and Payday Lending in America’s Cities
January 26, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA's Travis Plunkett: The Effect of Current Credit Card Industry Practices on Consumers
January 15, 2007 / Testimonies & Comments
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Fact Sheet 2007
December 21, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on CPSC's ATV Rulemaking
December 15, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to FTC Regarding TSR Prerecorded Call Prohibition and Call Abandonment Standard Modification
November 14, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Objects to Lack of Consumer Representation in Congressional Hearing
November 07, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Risk-Based Inspection Proposal
October 17, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support the Debit & Check Card Consumer Protection Act of 2006, S3978
October 16, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments on Study of Overdraft Protection Programs
September 25, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Urges Stronger Regulations, Traceability Following E. coli Outbreak
September 20, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Allen Fishbein before Senate Subcommittees on Non-Traditional Mortgages
September 07, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Military Lending Talent Amendment Letter to Conferees
August 21, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Fund Democracy and CFA Comments to SEC For Proposed Rule on Mutual Funds Boards
August 04, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Urges Congressional Appropriators to Reinstate Critical Food Safety Funding to USDA
July 26, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Military Lending Talent Amendment Floor Letter
July 25, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Stephen Brobeck before the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity of the House Financial Services Committee on Residential Real Estate Brokerage Services: A Cockamamie System that Restricts Competition and Consumer Choice
June 28, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments on FPA Challenge to SEC Rule Exempting Brokers from Regulation Under the Advisers Act
June 28, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA's Travis Plunkett before the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity on Catastrophe Insurance: Is America's Housing Market Prepared for the next Natural Catastrophe?
June 26, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA , Consumers Union, U.S. PIRG and Kids in Danger Comments to CPSC on Rule 15(b) Changes
June 21, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA's J. Robert Hunter before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the McCarran-Ferguson Act: Implications of Repealing the Insurer's Antitrust Exemption
June 19, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Statement by Stephen Brobeck about the Real Estate Cartel
June 06, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Senate Consumer Affairs and Product Safety Subcommittee, Testimony of Rachel Weintraub on ATV Safety
May 30, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Federation of America Comments on FSIS Notice Regarding Salmonella Verification Sample Result Reporting
May 25, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on FSIS Proposed Rule Regarding the Availability of Lists of Retail Consignees During Meat or Poultry Product Recalls
May 23, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Stephen Brobeck Before the Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee Regarding the Role & Limits of Financial Education
May 19, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA supports Dayton-Lott "Honesty is the Best Insurance Policy Act"
May 10, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Senators Grassley and Baucus on Privacy of Tax Return Information
April 26, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA's J. Robert Hunter before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity on Title Insurance Cost and Competition
April 21, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Free Direct Electronic Filing with IRS Support Letter
April 18, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter from CFA and Consumer Groups to SEC Chairman Cox Urging Compliance with Independent Chairman
April 11, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to Secretary of HUD on RESPA
April 10, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Amicus Brief In Opposition to SEC Rule Exempting Brokers from Regulation Under the Advisers Act
March 31, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on the Proposed Interagency Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Products
March 28, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
FDIC Public Hearings Regarding the Deposit Insurance Application of Wal-Mart Bank
March 27, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter to State Regulators on Unfair Insurance Rating Practices by Insurers, Third Party Organizations
March 17, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Criminal Penalties for Product Manufacturers
March 14, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, NJ CURE Letter to NAIC on GEICO Rating Methods
March 09, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Comments on Amendments to Section 7216 Regulations and Revenue Guidance
March 06, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to House on Carbon Monoxide and Meat
March 01, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Car Title Fraud: Issues and Approaches for Keeping Consumers Safe on the Road
March 01, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Impact of Regulatory Relief Proposals Affecting Banks, Thrifts and Credit Unions
February 21, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter on Draft Federal Reserve Consumer Publication on Interest Only and Payment Option Mortgage Products
February 15, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Fund Democracy Urge SEC to Improve Regulation of Investment Professionals
February 15, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to SEC Chairman Regarding Staff Interpretation of Broker Exemption
February 14, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on CPSC to Reject Preemption of State Tort Claims in Mattress Rule
January 30, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose National Uniformity of Food Act
January 25, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, CEJ Letter to Insurance Commissioners on the Impact of Higher Gasoline Prices on Auto Insurance Pricing
January 17, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter Supporting Petition to Prohibit Use of Carbon Monoxide in Packaging of Fresh Meat
January 17, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
Refund Anticipation Loans: Updated Facts and Figures
January 05, 2006 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges State Leadership on Terrorism Insurance after TRIA Renewal
November 29, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Opposition to Generous Insurance Subsidy
November 23, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on SEC Interpretive Release on Soft Dollar Safe Harbor
November 15, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Principles for Protecting Consumers and Taxpayers Under a Federal Catastrophe Insurance Program
November 05, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Analysis of the Federal Reserve Bulletin’s Release of the 2004 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data
November 01, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges Senate to End or Sharply Scale Back Unnecessary Terrorism Insurance Subsidy
October 18, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony on Oversight of the National Flood Insurance Program
September 30, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Fund Democracy Call on SEC Chairman to Better Regulate Investment Professionals
September 16, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Calls on Insurance Commissioners to Act to Protect Consumers in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina
August 11, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges SEC to Reject SIA, ACLI Request to Extend Compliance Date for Broker Exemption
July 27, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Support Credit Card and Overdraft Loan Protection Legislation
July 26, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Implementation of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
July 12, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Calls for Public Hearings on BSE
June 21, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA's Travis Plunkett on Current Proposals Considered for Regulatory Relief Legislation
June 10, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Congress to Protect Consumers from Bank Overdraft "Bounce" Loans
June 08, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge Bank Regulators to Protect Consumers from Bank Overdraft "Bounce" Loans
May 09, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
FCC Petition to Deny Verizon/MCI Merger
April 29, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CFA, CU & NYPIRG Calling for Review and Denial of the Plan for Merger
April 19, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
I Eat My Peas With Honey: Are U.S. Patents Granted with Property Rights or the Public Interest in Mind?
April 18, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer, Labor, Civil Rights and Community Groups Join Forces to Oppose Insurance Deregulation Bill
April 11, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony on Oversight of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
April 07, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Request $2 Million Increase for CPSC Budget
April 05, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumer Groups Comments on SEC Request for Comment on Mutual Fund Point-of-Sale Document Proposal
April 04, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Response to Proposal to Exempt Certain Fee-Based Brokers from Adviser Regulation
March 15, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Physicians Urge CPSC to Act on Children's Use of ATVs
March 14, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA/Public Citizen Letter to House in Support of Joint Resolution on Canadian Border Rule
February 19, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Role of the Government Sponsored Enterprises in the Mortgage Market
February 14, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Oppose the So-Called "Class Action Fairness Act"
February 08, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
Don't Lock the Courthouse Doors to Consumers: Pass the Bingaman Consumer Amendment
February 07, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Challenges SEC Interpretation of Brokers' Advisers Act Exemption
February 07, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA on SEC Proposal to Exempt Certain Fee-Based Brokers from Adviser Regulation
January 24, 2005 / Testimonies & Comments
OTS Proposal Would Weaken CRA
December 06, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges SEC to Improve Proposed Mutual Fund Point of Sale Disclosures
December 04, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Testifies on Proposed Model Language Regarding Producer Disclosures
November 15, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of CFA's Robert Hunter on Insurance Brokerage Practices
November 04, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to SEC on Survey of Investment Advisory Activities
October 05, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to SEC Chairman Donaldson Refuting SIA Arguments in Favor of the Broker-Dealer Rule Proposal
October 04, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Urges FL to Prevent Unjustified Rate Increases by Insurers in Wake of Recent Hurricanes
September 30, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Examination and Oversight of the Condition and Regulation of the Insurance Industry
September 20, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Files Comments Opposing SEC Rule to Expand the Broker-Dealer Exclusion from the Advisers Act
August 16, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comment on FTC's FACT Act Scores Study
August 06, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comment to the Federal Reserve System on Proposed Overdraft Protection Guidance
July 16, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Comment on HUD Affordable Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
July 13, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony on the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Five Years After Passage
May 26, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to House Opposing Voluntary COOL
May 11, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Consumer Groups Comment on SEC Proposal to 2% Redemption Fees on Mutual Funds
May 10, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA on SEC Proposal Regarding Mutual Funds' Use of Brokerage Commissions to Finance Distribution
April 26, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA on SEC Proposal Regarding Disclosure of the Basis of Mutual Funds Boards' Approval of the Advisory Contract
April 21, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA on SEC Proposal Regarding Fee Disclosure in Mutual Fund Point-of-Sale and Confirmation Documents
April 07, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to Senate Banking Committee Regarding Need for Mutual Fund Reform Legislation
March 30, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA/CU Letter to President Bush on Consumer Choice in Communications Marketplace
March 16, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
SEC Request for Comments on Measures to Improve Disclosure of Mutual Fund Portfolio Transaction Costs
March 10, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
SEC Comment Letter by Consumer Groups on Investment Company Governance
February 06, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Fund Democracy Comments on SEC Proposal to Require Receipt of Fund Orders
February 05, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Senator Fitzgerald in Support of Mutual Fund Reform Act
February 03, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to Secretary Thompson on Breastfeeding Campaign
January 27, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Hidden Fees, Misgovernance and Other Practices that Harm
January 20, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to US Senate Supporting Country of Origin Labeling
January 08, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Fund Democracy on SEC Proposal Regarding Advisers Acting as Subadvisers to Mutual Funds Without Shareholder Approval
January 07, 2004 / Testimonies & Comments
Changes to the Fair Credit Reporting Act
December 22, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Analysis of Criticisms of the New York Attorney General's Fee Reduction Settlement with Alliance Capital Management
November 12, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Lowering Automobile Insurance Rates in New York
November 05, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Protecting Homeowners: Preventing Abusive Lending While Preserving Access to Credit
October 23, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Proposals for Improving GSE Regulation
October 09, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to FDIC on First Bank of Delaware
October 02, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Senate Testimony of Mark Cooper on Media Ownership
September 17, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call for Significant Improvements to Senate Credit Reporting Bill
September 04, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Petition for Reconsideration of Media Ownership Rules
July 28, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Rachel Weintraub before CPSC at Hearing on Baby Bath Seat Petition
July 21, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Group Letter Opposing State Preemption Provision in H.R. 2179
July 11, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge FDIC to Enforce New Payday Loan Guidelines
July 09, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Support of H.R. 2420, The Mutual Funds Integrity and Fee Transparency Act of 2003
July 01, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Abracadabra! Hocus-Pocus! Making Media Market Power Disappear With the FCC's Diversity Index
June 17, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Rachel Weintraub on U.S. CPSC Reauthorization
June 05, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Rachel Weintraub before the U.S. CPSC on ATVs
May 20, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to FDIC on Payday Lending by Republic Bank and Trust
May 08, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Obesity - Perspectives on Causes and Solutions
May 08, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Courtrooms: The New Obesity Battleground
May 06, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Group Letter to SEC on Broker-Dealer Exemption
April 14, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Federal Reserve Member Banks Not For Rent
April 09, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to CFTC on CTA Performance Disclosure
April 02, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and U.S. PIRG Oppose S. 274, the "Class Action Fairness Act" as Senate Marks-Up the Bill
March 24, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Alert Treasury in Free File Privacy Violations
March 14, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments of CFA and Other 15 National and Local Consumer Groups on New FDIC Draft Guidelines for Payday Lending
March 07, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
US CPSC Denies CFA Petition Requesting Rulemaking to Require Product Registration Cards for Children's Products
March 06, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Support of SEC Rule Requiring Mutual Funds to Disclose How They Vote Proxies Relating to Their Portfolio Securities
March 03, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments to FDIC on Draft Payday Loan Guidelines
February 21, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Petition for Product Registration Cards for Products Intended for Children
February 14, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA and Fund Democracy on SEC Proposal Regarding Mutual Fund Portfolio and Fee Disclosure
February 10, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Giving Segways Unfettered Access to Trails and Sidewalks Without Safety Hearing First
February 05, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose the Class Action Fairness Act of 2003
January 29, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Analysis of SEC Implementation of Audit Reforms
January 28, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Appendix: Bounce Protection Report
January 28, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA, NCLC Comments to Fed on Bounce Protection
January 13, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Strengthening the Commission's Requirements Regarding Auditor Independence
January 03, 2003 / Testimonies & Comments
Federal Thrifts Not for Rent
December 27, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes FDA Decision to Allow 'Qualified' Health Claims, Says Change Will Bring Problems Like Those Now Seen for Supplements
November 14, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to FERC on Standard Electricity Market Design
October 31, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge FCC to Hold Local Hearings on Broadband Ownership Rules
October 02, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
An Economic Explanation of Why the West and South Want to Avoid Being Infected by FERC's SMD
October 02, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
National Consumer and Community Group Payday Loan Letter to Congress
September 04, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Urge IRS to Provide Online Filing on Its Own Website
August 23, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
Broad Array of National Organizations Call on Congressional Leaders to Reject One-Sided Bankruptcy Legislation
August 20, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Petitions CPSC to Ban All-Terrain Vehicles for Children Under Age 16
August 09, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
Public Interest Groups Call on SEC to Create Audit Board that Represents Investors And The Public, Not Accountants
July 31, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
Letter to President Bush on HHS Study of Medical Malpractice Insurance Rates
July 29, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Opposes McConnell Medical Malpractice Amendment
July 23, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Oppose Addition of Segway Language Until Hearing on Safety Issues
July 22, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
Consumer Groups Call on Audit Reform Conferees to Reject Special Interest Amendments
July 17, 2002 / Testimonies & Comments
Testimony of Travis Plunkett Regarding Medical Malpractice Insurance Rates
December 13, 2001 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Writes to SEC on Broker-Dealer Exemption
July 25, 2000 / Testimonies & Comments
Ban Baby Bath Seats Petition
May 31, 2000 / Testimonies & Comments
Comments to SEC on Certain Broker-Dealers Deemed Not to be Investment Advisers
February 28, 2000 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to SEC Chairman Levitt on Broker-Dealer Exclusion from Investment Adviser Act
January 13, 2000 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Comments on Proposed SEC Rule to Exempt Broker-Dealers from Investment Advisers Act
October 26, 1999 / Testimonies & Comments
CFA Letter to SEC Chairman Levitt on the State of the Securities Market