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Advancing a Fair and Safe Marketplace

Through Research, Education, and Advocacy

The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is an association of non-profit consumer organizations that was established in 1968 to advance the consumer interest.

Recent Work

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July 28, 2026 / Reports
The Scam Economy: The True Cost of Online Scams and Crimes in America

A Consumer Federation of America Report

July 28, 2026 / Press Releases
Americans Lost an Estimated $148 Billion to Online Scams & Crimes in 2025, Up Nearly 26% From 2024, $1009 Per Household Average
July 28, 2026 / Testimony & Comments
Consumer, Industry Stakeholders Asks Senate to Fund CDC Food Safety Program Responsible for Cyclospora Detection
July 27, 2026 / Press Releases
Consumer Federation of America Urges FTC and State Attorneys General to Investigate Speechify Over AI Voice-Cloning Practices
July 27, 2026 / Testimony & Comments
CFA Complaint Against Speechify for Facilitating AI Voice Cloning Impersonation Scams
July 27, 2026 / Testimony & Comments
CFA & NCLC Letter Regarding Proposed Revisions to the Federal Reserve Policy on Payment Risk and the Guidelines for Account and Services Requests
July 23, 2026 / Blogs
What to Do if You're a Victim of Check Fraud
July 21, 2026 / Press Releases
Consumer Groups Oppose Confirmation of Lorenze, Sessions as CPSC Commissioners
July 21, 2026 / Testimony & Comments
CFA Joins Consumer Groups in Opposing Confirmation of Lorenze, Sessions as CPSC Commissioners
July 21, 2026 / Blogs
Taylor Farms’ Recall Notice is Outrageous
July 20, 2026 / Blogs
The First Congressional Hearing on the Federal Home Loan Banks in 15 Years: A Taxpayer-Subsidized Housing System Gone Astray
July 15, 2026 / Blogs
Will Cyclospora Spur a MANHEDA Movement?
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July 14, 2026 / Reports
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The Persistence of Racial Inequality in the Cost of Homeowners Insurance

July 14, 2026 / Press Releases
Black and Hispanic Homeowners Pay Hundreds of Dollars More Annually for Homeowners Insurance

“Racial Premium Gap” Adds Up to $15,000 in Additional Insurance Costs for Black Consumers and $28,500 for Hispanic Consumers Over a 30-Year Mortgage

July 14, 2026 / Testimony & Comments
States to Congress: "We Need a Strong Consumer Financial Protection Bureau"
July 13, 2026 / Testimony & Comments
Consumer Advocates Call Attention to Public Enforcement Actions Dismissed by the CFPB
July 10, 2026 / Press Releases
CFA Celebrates House Introduction of the People-First Chatbot Act
July 08, 2026 / Press Releases
CFA Issues Dire Warning Regarding Coming Energy Supply Shortage
July 08, 2026 / Testimony & Comments
Safe Food Coalition Opposes Farm Bill 2.0 Proposal to Deregulate Meat Inspection
July 08, 2026 / Fact Sheets
Is Your Pension Plan Funding Elon Musk?

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Our Members

CFA is a federation of nearly 250 diverse non profit organizations. Our members include advocacy groups working at the national, state, and local level, consumer cooperatives, including credit unions and electric co-ops, labor unions, public power utilities, state and local consumer protection agencies, and other pro-consumer groups.

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2026 Climate & Energy Symposium

Oct 01, 2026
Public Welfare Foundation
Lankford Auditorium
1200 U St. NW

As energy costs skyrocket, the relationship between climate, energy, and consumers raises hard questions about how we preserve and deploy energy resources. Choices open the door to meaningful dialogue. CFA's Climate & Energy Symposium brings together thought leaders and experts to discuss the future of climate, energy, and power as it affects everyday consumers.  

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38th Annual Financial Services Conference

Dec 09, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th St NW
Washington, D.C.

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