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Rising Insurance Costs Are Harming Homeowners. Congress Can Take Action to Combat That · Consumer Federation of America Insurance premiums are spiking. Congress can take action to combat this. The Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act, H.R. 1105, would establish a federal grant program to help consumers reduce their ins...

Insurance premiums are spiking for a number of reasons, but one of the most important is #ClimateChange

#Congress can take action to combat this

Learn more in our latest blog by CFA #Insurance expert Michael DeLong

Congress established the #CFPB to protect consumers from financial #fraud and #scams & it has already returned over $19 Billion to consumers.

Yet, this administration has attempted to illegally shutter the CFPB.

@repmaxinewaters.bsky.social: “Let the TRUTH come out.”

“Today I want to talk about #Scams which are among the most serious threats facing consumers consumers today”

CFA’s @adamrust.bsky.social testifies before #Congress

A CFPB Union member looks on while @consumerfed.bsky.social's Adam Rust patiently explains to Republicans that they can't fight fraud while Trump & Vought destroy the CFPB. #stopvought #savecfpb

Fighting Fraud on the Front Lines: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Institutions YouTube video by GOPFinancialServices

📺WATCH: CFA’s @adamrust.bsky.social testifies before House Financial Services Committee on escalating threat of #Fraud and #Scams
#Congress

Mortgage Deserts: Mapping Which Rural and Urban Communities Remain Left Behind by Mortgage Finance · Consumer Federation of America Without access to mortgages, homeownership would be out of reach for most people. Yet, mortgage deserts exist throughout the country and are most often located in rural and urban disinvested communiti...

Mortgage Desert Report:

“Mortgage deserts” formed in disinvested neighborhoods, as well as in vacation towns. In Baltimore, half of #homes were purchased without a #mortgage in 2022 and 2023, a report by @sjccorn.bsky.social, the director of housing at CFA, found.

Full Article Here: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

States are experimenting with #SNAP waivers to limit sugary drinks and other foods. But how should success be measured? Our panel explores the data, tradeoffs, and evidence policymakers need. #FoodPolicy #CFAFPC

How are changing consumer preferences shaping the food system? Explore new trends influencing what Americans buy and eat. #FoodTrends #CFAFPC

“We are coming up with a definition of Ultra-Processed Foods” says @fda.gov Commission Dr. Martin A. Makary in conversation with @hbottemiller.bsky.social of @foodfixco.bsky.social
#UPF #CFAFPC

Better nutrition research means better health outcomes. Experts discuss how to produce actionable evidence and rebuild public trust. #Nutrition #CFAFPC

How are farmers adapting to shifting climate and policy landscapes? Join this conversation on resilience and food production. #ClimateChange #FoodPolicy #CFAFPC

Are “Generally Recognized as Safe” ingredients really safe? Experts discuss transparency and reform at FDA. #FoodSafety #GRAS #CFAFPC

Join a fireside chat with @hbottemiller.bsky.social of @foodfixco.bsky.social discussing #foodpolicy in America with @fda.gov Commission Dr. Martin A. Makary

Day 2 of our #CFAFPC begins with a keynote address from Senator Ron Johnson on the future of U.S. food policy. #FoodPolicy

Who are the individuals most impacted by changes to #SNAP and food assistance programs in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?

Hear Radha Muthiah of Capital Area Food Bank explain.

Major changes to #SNAP and food assistance programs are underway. Learn how policymakers and communities are adapting. #FoodPolicy #CFAFPC

Q: Has the Administration done enough to enact federal #MAHA regulations?
- Philip Wegmann

A: “There is some frustration that not more has been done… I don’t know if it’s going to be enough going into these #MidtermElections”

Charlie Misseijer, Moms 4 Liberty

Are we doing enough to prevent #FoodborneIllness? This session explores emerging risks and consumer safety challenges. #FoodSafety #CFAFPC

Food prices rose sharply during the pandemic and remain uncomfortably high. Experts discuss what's driving #FoodInflation and how it affects consumers. #FoodPrices #FoodPolicy #CFAFPC

How have changes to foreign aid impacted hunger and agriculture worldwide? Experts explore the global food policy landscape. #FoodSecurity #CFAFPC

Our lunch keynote features #PA State Rep. Natalie Mihalek sharing insights on today’s food policy challenges. #FoodPolicy #CFAFPC

Packed room to hear what’s new in the #DietaryGuidelines for Americans. We discuss the latest recommendations addressing ultra-processed foods, fats, alcohol, and more. #Nutrition #FoodPolicy #CFAFPC

Faith-based organizations play a major role in food assistance and policy advocacy. Our session explores how religion and food policy intersect. #FoodPolicy #CFAFPC

What role should #Pesticides play in modern agriculture? Experts examine consumer risks, farmworker protections, and areas for reform. #FoodSafety #FoodPolicy #CFAFPC

“The DGA report starts w/ a lot of talk about the importance of evidence.

One part I don’t like, they didn’t follow any of that.” @drpeterlurie.bsky.social

#CFAFPC #FoodPolicy

Who should set food policy, State legislators or the Federal Government? Join experts exploring federal preemption, labeling laws, and the future of food regulation. #FoodPolicy #CFAFPC

How are food policies shaping the 2026 midterms? Our opening panel explores how #MAHA policies are reshaping food assistance, nutrition, and trade. #FoodPolicy #Nutrition #CFAFPC

CFA’s @susanweinstock.bsky.social kicks off our National Food Policy Conference, as policymakers, researchers, and advocates discuss the biggest challenges facing our food system. Follow along #CFAFPC #FoodPolicy

Tired of hold music? Welcome to the 'annoyance economy.' A new report ascribes a cost to the "annoyance economy": All that we pay in lost time and money for the hassles of life as an American consumer.

“Consumers should not have to pay in wasted time and surprise charges just to access basic services,” said @susanweinstock.bsky.social, CEO of CFA. “This report underscores how #JunkFees and needless complexity make the #AffordabilityCrisis even worse.”