Updates
Consumers’ Research has submitted a formal comment to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) supporting the agency’s proposal to fully rescind its climate-related disclosure rule. The organization argues that the rule exceeds the SEC’s statutory authority, imposes significant costs on public companies and investors, and prioritizes politically driven climate objectives over the financial interests of everyday Americans.
Consumers’ Research presented Tennessee State Representative Chris Todd (R-Madison Co.) with the Consumers’ Champion Award for his leadership in defending Tennesseans against the woke agenda, fighting back against the ESG movement, and protecting Tennessee consumers’ hard-earned money. To protect the integrity of Tennessee elections, Rep. Todd sponsored legislation that later became law to prohibit foreign funding in state ballot measures.
Consumers’ Research submitted a formal letter to the U.S. Department of Labor urging an investigation into the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and its role in influencing teacher pension funds. The letter questions whether AFT-backed pension investment decisions are being driven by political and ideological priorities rather than the fiduciary duty to maximize returns and protect teachers’ retirement assets.
Consumers’ Research sent companies a letter regarding their memberships in plastic organizations (the U.S. Plastics Pact, the Consumer Goods Forum, and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition/ GreenBlue), warning them of potential antitrust violations and unnecessary legal risk.
Consumers' Research sent the following letter to the House Oversight Committee urging a close examination of whether major insurers are allowing political agendas to shape business decisions.
Consumers' Research Letter to State Insurance Commissioners regarding the consumer warning about insurance giant Chubb and other insurance companies promoting controversial left-wing policies.
Consumers' Research's letter highlights how nonprofit hospitals systems across the country continue to use federal funding streams and taxpayer-sponsored resources to prioritize a political agenda at the expense of patient care.
Consumers' Research has filed an amicus brief in support of the NRA in NRA v. Vullo II, asking the Supreme Court to protect free speech and curb the power that unelected bureaucrats have to push activist agendas onto private institutions and consumers.
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Consumers' Research sent a letter urging federal agencies to publicly rescind any implied endorsements or “partnership” branding with First Street Foundation. This letter highlights First Streets use of partnerships with federal agencies such as EPA, NASA, CFPB and others to suggest the organization has federal endorsement for its climate models that assign arbitrary climate risks to homeowner properties, potentially saddling consumers with inaccurate and harmful property valuations.
Consumers’ Research, the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, today announced it is presenting Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach with its prestigious Consumers' Champion Award for his years of leadership in defending competitive markets, protecting consumers from coordinated efforts to restrict domestic energy production, and investigating Chinese meddling in the U.S. economy.
Consumers’ Research sent a letter to the Departments of Justice and Treasury urging a federal investigation into Chubb Insurance for potential violations of federal civil rights and anti-discrimination laws due to Chubb Insurance's extensive use of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. These policies are in direct conflict with President Trump’s Executive Order 14173 (“Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”).
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