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Statement on California State Senate Advancing Dangerous Surveillance Bill
In the wake of the California State Senate’s passage of S.B. 690, the Consumer Federation of California, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), TechEquity, Tech Oversight California, and ACLU California Action issued a joint statement warning that the bill would put the safety and privacy of millions of Californians at serious risk Read More ›
Consumer Federation of California 2025 Legislative Agenda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, May 20, 2025 Our package of 12 bills seeks to tackle an array of issues, including cracking down on deceptive practices such as junk and hidden fees, bolstering consumer protection agencies, ensuring equity and financial protection for consumers in the rental and homeownership space, … Read More ›
FIRST-IN-THE-NATION LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO HOLD META ACCOUNTABLE FOR PARTICIPATING IN POSSIBLY UNLAWFUL TARGETING OF VULNERABLE GROUPS
Senate Bill 771 by Senator Henry Stern Would Clarify Applicability of Current Anti-Hate Crime, Intimidation, And Harassment Laws to Social Media Platforms; Impose Significant Penalties for Violations (Sacramento, CA, March 25, 2025) — Against the backdrop of ever-increasing, record-shattering rates of violence against Jews, women, LGBTQ+ residents, … Read More ›
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION FINALIZES “CLICK/CALL TO CANCEL” RULE THAT LARGELY MIRRORS NEW LAW CONSUMER FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA SUCCESSFULLY PUSHED IN CALIFORNIA
CFC-sponsored California bill recently signed by California Governor similar to new national rule, gives consumers additional protection if FTC rule is legally challenged by business groups deceiving consumers For Immediate Release: October 16, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA – The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) reacted positively to the finalization … Read More ›
Consumer Federation of California 2024 General Election Endorsement in Key California Races
For Immediate Release The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) is pleased to announce our endorsement of 10 candidates in California races on the November 5, 2024 election. These 10 candidates, all of whom are running in districts where the top two vote getters in the primary were … Read More ›
Assemblymember Schiavo, Consumer Federation of California, and Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Governor Newsom to Sign Trio of Pro-Consumer Bills at Press Conference
So-Called “Click to Cancel” bill and two measures on foreclosure reform and predatory loans highlighted by Assemblymember and law enforcement For Immediate Release: September 6, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA – The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) and Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) were joined Thursday in Santa Clarita by … Read More ›
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 ›
Consumer groups call on feds to regulate flame retardants in cars
CFC in the news: Public News Service || Story by Suzanne Potter, Producer Monday, May 13, 2024 A new study showed the flame retardants used in the seats of many cars emit toxic gases, and recommended the federal government reevaluate its flammability standards. Researchers at Duke University and the … 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 ›
$1.75 Billion in COVID-19 Auto Insurance Savings
When COVID-19 stay at home orders and mass layoffs idled millions of motorists, the Consumer Federation of California Education Foundation got busy. In March 2020, we petitioned the California Department of Insurance to order auto insurance refunds or credits to motorists. Fewer workers were commuting to their … Read More ›
CFC’s Unending Quest to Protect Consumer Privacy, This Time in Cars
One of the growing trends in vehicle technology is that more and more vehicles are equipped with in-vehicle cabin cameras that look inside your car. The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) is sponsoring legislation to ensure that the private data and recordings of those cameras inside your … Read More ›
A Conversation with Dan Morain, Author of Kamala’s Way
If you missed our online event on February 18, 2021 with Dan Morain, author of a new biography of Vice President Kamala Harris, you can view it here.