Category Archives: Press Releases and Editorials
GROUNDBREAKING “CLICK TO CANCEL” BILL GIVING CONSUMERS CONTROL OVER RAMPANT AUTOMATIC SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS HEADED TO GOVERNOR
CFC-sponsored bill would lead nation and closely resembles proposal by Biden-Harris administration proposal at Federal Trade Commission FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation sponsored by the Consumer Federation of California (CFC) proposing strong rules allowing consumers to easily “click to cancel” or “call to … Read More ›
The Consumer Federation of California’s 2024 Agenda to Bolster Consumer Protections
The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) is enacting a comprehensive state policy agenda to protect consumers in various areas. In 2024, CFC’s legislative agenda is as ambitious as ever. This year, CFC is sponsoring a total of seven bills, co-sponsoring three, and taking positions of support or … Read More ›
Statement from Consumer Federation of California Executive Director Robert Herrell on the federal DOJ antitrust lawsuit against the Live Nation/Ticketmaster monopoly:
The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) applauds the federal Department of Justice for its comprehensive and devastating federal antitrust lawsuit against the Live Nation/Ticketmaster monopoly alleging a myriad of anti-competitive and anti-consumer actions. CFC also thanks the 30 State Attorneys General, including California AG Rob Bonta, for … Read More ›
Statement of Consumer Federation of California’s Executive Director Robert Herrell on the United States Supreme Court’s Decision in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Assn. of America, Ltd.:
“The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) is pleased that, on a 7-2 vote, the United States Supreme Court has held that the financing structure of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is legal and constitutional. By rejecting the spurious arguments of the payday lenders and those … Read More ›
Consumer Federation of California Sponsors Bill To Inject Competition Into Ticketing Marketplace Dominated By Ticketmaster/Live Nation Monopoly
Bill by Assemblymember Wicks supported by fans, artists & community groups; bill opposed by monopoly under federal investigation For Immediate Release; April 09, 2024 SACRAMENTO – The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) featured at a press conference Monday regarding a bill authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) … Read More ›
Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senator Limón Introduce Bill, Co-sponsored by Consumer Advocacy Groups, to Safeguard Consumers from Medical Debt
Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Senator Monique Limón (D- Santa Barbara), and a coalition of prominent consumer advocacy organizations today unveiled Senate Bill 1061 (SB 1061), legislation seeking to protect consumers from having their credit ruined by prohibiting medical debt from being … Read More ›
CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA ENDORSES KATIE PORTER FOR U.S. SENATE
For Immediate Release; February 6, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA – The Consumer Federation of California today announced that it has endorsed Congresswoman Katie Porter (D – Irvine) for the open California seat in the United States Senate. “After seeking interviews with all three major Democratic candidates the Consumer … Read More ›
WHY IS THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER COLLUDING WITH LIFE INSURERS TO UNDERMINE CONSUMERS AND THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION?
The CA Dept. of Insurance is sponsoring a bill heavily influenced by life and annuity insurers that undermines what Biden’s Department of Labor has proposed to keep consumers away from unsuitable products Bill being rushed months before deadline harms consumers; no meaningful negotiations despite bill’s previously being … Read More ›
Governor Newsom Signs a Number of Key Consumer Protection Legislation Sponsored by the Consumer Federation of California
Late Friday night California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law five bills sponsored by the Consumer Federation of California that help consumers avoid scams, junk fees, and enhance their rights over data that their in-vehicle cameras may capture. The five bills are: 1. SB 296 (Dodd) – … Read More ›
CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA STATEMENT ON PROPOSED FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC) RULE BANNING JUNK FEES
“Simple, elegant and groundbreaking” says CFC Executive Director For Immediate Release; October 11, 2023 Sacramento, CA – Consumer Federation of California (CFC) Executive Director Robert Herrell today issued the following statement in response to the FTC’s proposed rule banning junk and hidden fees: “CFC strongly supports the simple, … Read More ›
As Sam Bankman-Fried fraud trial begins, Governor Newsom can act right now to protect California consumers in crypto
Two Bills on Governor’s Desk Would License & Regulate Crypto and “Crypto Kiosks” to Help Protect Consumers from Scams and Rip-Offs For Immediate Release || Wednesday, October 4, 2023 SACRAMENTO, CA – As the federal fraud trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried began in New York, the Consumer … Read More ›
Key Consumer Protection Bills Head to Governor
Consumer Federation of California Shepherds Vital Protections for California Consumers to Curb Crypto Scams, Attack Hidden/Junk Fees, and Enhance Privacy For Immediate Release || Friday, September 15, 2023 Sacramento, CA September 15, 2023 – As the California State Legislature finalized its legislative actions for the year, final … Read More ›
Consumer Federation of California 2022 General Election Endorsements in Key California Races
With the 2022 General Election season voting deadline coming up, the Consumer Federation of California (CFC) wanted to provide to you, our CFC supporters, our recommendations for key races that may be on your ballot. When looking at races in the California State Legislature, CFC focused on … Read More ›