Category Archives: Press Releases and Editorials
Consumer Federation of California, National Consumer League, and a coalition of public-interest organization urge congress to oppose the “CLARITY Act”
The Consumer Federation of California today with a coalition of consumer protection organizations, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to oppose the Senate version of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (“CLARITY Act”).
Consumer Federation of CA. Mid-Year Update: Progress Against Monopolies & Runaway HOA Fees, But Assembly Banking Attacks Affordability
Protections Against Monopoly Harms Advances, but Predatory Payday Lenders and Medical Credit Cards Run Amok Thanks to Special Interest Power at Assembly Banking & Finance Committee, Chaired by Avelino Valencia (D – Anaheim) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2026 SACRAMENTO, CA – The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) today released a mid-year update … Read More ›
Consumer Federation of California Endorses Katie Porter and Tom Steyer for California Governor
Both Candidates Showed a Strong Grasp of Consumer Issues and Solid Proposals; Candidates Becerra and Hilton Declined to Speak with CFC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 21, 2026 SACRAMENTO, CA – The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) today announced endorsements of Katie Porter and Tom Steyer for California Governor in the upcoming primary election ending on June 2nd. CFC believes both candidates would be fierce advocates … Read More ›
Consumer Federation of California Endorses State Senator Ben Allen for Insurance Commissioner
Allen Brings Strong Consumer Protection Credentials for a Department in Desperate Need of a Pro-Consumer Leader FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 15, 2026 SACRAMENTO, CA – The Consumer Federation of California today announced that after interviewing the top 6 candidates for California Insurance Commissioner it has chosen to endorse State … Read More ›
Give Big, Give Today: Help CFC fight for YOU!
Today is Big Day of Giving. With so many worthy causes to give, why should you give to the Consumer Federation of California (CFC)? Reason 1. Corporations have lobbyists; YOU have CFC. CFC fights for you. From junk fees and predatory lending to medical debt, homeownership protections, and more, we fight against corporate interests (and win) on real issues hurting everyday consumers. Reason 2. … Read More ›
Consumer Federation of California (CFC) Statement on Jury Verdict that Live Nation/Ticketmaster is a Monopoly
A statement from Consumer Federation of California’s Executive Director, Robert Herrell: “The Consumer Federation of California is extremely pleased with the jury verdict today in the Live Nation/Ticketmaster monopoly case, where a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster are a monopoly. The jury found that … Read More ›
Consumer Federation of California Unveils 2026 Affordability Bill Package
Nine-bill bipartisan package would crack down on predatory payday lenders and home improvement scams, enhance efforts against monopolies, protect HOA members from massive rate hikes, and rein in medical credit cards, to name a few. Monday, March 23, 2026 SACRAMENTO, CA – The Consumer Federation of California … Read More ›
Consumer Federation of California Statement on Settlement between Trump DOJ and Live Nation/Ticketmaster
Sacramento, CA – Today, Robert Herrell, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of California, issued the following statement in response to Trump DOJ and Live Nation/Ticketmaster settlement announcement: “The more I look at this settlement the worse it gets. This is precisely what we’re warned against with … Read More ›
Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry Unveils COMPETE Act, co-sponsored by CFC, small business groups, labor groups and many others, to Update California Antitrust Laws
Supporters say clearer laws will strengthen competition, affordability, and economic growth FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18th, 2026 (SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry announced Assembly Bill 1776 (AB 1776)—the Competition and Opportunity in Markets for a Prosperous, Equitable and Transparent Economy (COMPETE) Act—at a press conference joined by … Read More ›
Consumer Federation of California Releases 2025 Legislative Scorecard
CFC Scorecard Highlights Key Consumer Votes in CA Legislature for 2025 For Immediate Release: December 23, 2025 Sacramento, CA – The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) today released their 2025 Legislative Scorecard for the 120 members of the California Legislature. The CFC 2025 Scorecard tracks CFC’s sponsored and co-sponsored … Read More ›
CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA (CFC) ANNOUNCES 2025 LEGISLATIVE SUCCESSES
Six Sponsored or Co-Sponsored Bills Signed Into Law, along with Numerous Other Supported Bills; Key CFC-Opposed bills Vetoed or Fail in Legislature For Immediate Release: October 20, 2025 SACRAMENTO, CA – The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) celebrated having six of seven CFC sponsored or co-sponsored bills signed … Read More ›
GOVERNOR NEWSOM SIGNS CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA–SPONSORED BILL RESTORING CALIFORNIANS’ CONTROL OVER THEIR DATA AND SIMPLIFYING ACCOUNT CANCELLATIONS
CFC continues its work to ensure consumer can cancel unwanted subscriptions without the run-around! For Immediate Release: October 8, 2025 Sacramento, CA – Legislation sponsored by the Consumer Federation of California (CFC) that builds on consumer protections for online renewals was signed today by Governor Newsom. Assembly Bill 656, … Read More ›
OPINION: NEWSOM CAN HELP DISCOURAGE POLITICAL VIOLENCE
Source: Capitol Weekly || By: Robert Herrell, CFC’s Executive Director OPINION – Responding to our increasingly violent politics, Utah’s Republican Governor Spencer Cox recently called social media a “cancer on our society.” By signing SB 771, California Governor Gavin Newsom can prevent the cancer from spreading. Violence in our … Read More ›