Current Policy Priorities
More High-Quality Spectrum Needed for Shared Use
Consumer benefits of "unlicensed spectrum" exceed $50 billion per year
Verizon Spectrum Purchase Jeopardizes Wireless Competition
Deal with Comcast would raise prices and restrict choices
Protect Consumer Privacy
Five Reasons Why U.S. Consumer NGOs Support a Strong EU Privacy Law
Strengthen Consumer Protection Against Cramming
Consumers urge FCC to bar billing for third-part services
Ensure a 56 MPG Fuel Economy Standard
54.5-mpg standard sets critical energy policy for the future & is a win for consumers, automakers and bipartisanship
Improve Energy Efficiency of Home Appliances
CFA and NCLC comment on EPA's new draft ENERGY STAR specifications for computers
Ensure Foods Are Safe to Eat
Consumer Federation of America welcomes release of FSMA rules
Ensure Meat and Poultry are Safe to Eat
Coalition urges USDA to label mechanically tenderized beef
Don't Weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Coalition against funding CFPB through federal appropriations
Lower Rates for State-Mandated Auto Insurance
CFA reports on unfairness of required liability coverage for lower-income families
Require Brokers to Put Investors' Interests First
Groups propose pro-investor framework for SEC fiduciary rulemaking
Protect Consumers Against Online Payday Loan Abuses
Safeguard consumers from risky payday and online lending and empower states to enforce credit protections
New Law Guts Key Investor Protections
Include Investor Protections in JOBS Act Rulemakings
Stop Bank Payday Lending Abuses
Overdraft fees at the largest banks inch upwards
Extend Mortgage Refinancing to Paid-Up Borrowers
CFA supports President's proposal
Keep Mortgage Loans Safe and Affordable for Consumers
CFA joins consumer and lender groups to make recommended action to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Oppose Regulatory Reform Bills Jeopardizing Consumer Safety
CFA opposes regulatory reforms that will undermine important consumer protections
Improve Window Covering Voluntary Standards
Window covering manufacturers stonewall effective standards that could save children's lives
Latest News
- 02/25/13 - Annual Savings Survey Reveals That Only Half of Americans Have Good Savings Habits and Think They are Adequately Prepared for Their Financial Future
- 02/19/13 - Consumer/Health Groups Urge Treasury Department to Act in 2013 to Require Standardized, Comprehensive Labeling of Alcoholic Beverages
- 02/14/13 - Consumer Group Letter to Treasury Secretary-Designate Lew on Alcohol Labeling
- 02/13/13 - Consumer Groups Decry FHFA Billion Dollar Force-Placed Insurance Giveaway
- 02/01/13 - Consumer Groups Call on President and Congress to Pursue Strong Consumer Agenda
- 01/30/13- New Legislation Seeks to Close Loopholes and Protect Consumers’ Bank Accounts
- 01/28/13 - Largest Auto Insurers Frequently Charge Higher Premiums To Safe Drivers