“Congress should be focused on the national affordability crisis, not attacking the only agency dedicated to putting money back in people’s pockets.” #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB cc: @ourfinancialsecurity.org www.nclc.org/coalition-co...
Coalition Condemns Sweeping CFPB Deregulation Bill
CFPB Reform Act Would Enshrine Deregulation into Law and Leave People Vulnerable to Wall Street Greed
www.nclc.org
August 21, 2026 at 7:58 PM
“Congress should be focused on the national affordability crisis, not attacking the only agency dedicated to putting money back in people’s pockets.” #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB cc: @ourfinancialsecurity.org www.nclc.org/coalition-co...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is under attack. This administration is trying to fire 90% of the CFPB's workforce. Why should you care? #defendCFPB #HandsOff
May 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is under attack. This administration is trying to fire 90% of the CFPB's workforce. Why should you care? #defendCFPB #HandsOff
We're standing in solidarity with our members, allies, @ushousefsc.bsky.social and @warren.senate.gov to demand that the #CFPB remains an agency that protects communities, not billionaires and corporate greed. #DefendCFPB #ResistReinvestRebuild
🛜 mobilize.us/s/efe7mz 🕰️ 1:15pm PST/4:15pm EST
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Stop Elon's Billionaire Grift: Hands off the CFPB · Indivisible
Join Indivisible, Progressive Change Institute, MoveOn, Americans for Financial Reform, and CFPB Union NTEU 335 to Rally at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with Senator Elizabeth Warren and C...
mobilize.us
February 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We're standing in solidarity with our members, allies, @ushousefsc.bsky.social and @warren.senate.gov to demand that the #CFPB remains an agency that protects communities, not billionaires and corporate greed. #DefendCFPB #ResistReinvestRebuild
🛜 mobilize.us/s/efe7mz 🕰️ 1:15pm PST/4:15pm EST
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📣 "Chopra’s leadership demonstrated what a consumer watchdog can and should be — relentless in its pursuit of fairness, accountability and economic justice." - Rise Economy CEO @paugonzalez510.bsky.social
🔗 rise-economy.org/statement-on... #DefendCFPB #protectconsumers #ResistReinvestRebuild
🔗 rise-economy.org/statement-on... #DefendCFPB #protectconsumers #ResistReinvestRebuild
Rise Economy Statement on Firing of CFPB Director Chopra | Rise Economy
rise-economy.org
February 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
📣 "Chopra’s leadership demonstrated what a consumer watchdog can and should be — relentless in its pursuit of fairness, accountability and economic justice." - Rise Economy CEO @paugonzalez510.bsky.social
🔗 rise-economy.org/statement-on... #DefendCFPB #protectconsumers #ResistReinvestRebuild
🔗 rise-economy.org/statement-on... #DefendCFPB #protectconsumers #ResistReinvestRebuild
Don't worry, we didn't miss this news. #DefendCFPB
“Consumers in California and nationwide are fed up with excessive fees as they strive to stabilize their finances. It’s good to know at least one agency is looking out for them.” - @kstein06.bsky.social
🔗 rise-economy.org/cfpb-saves-c...
“Consumers in California and nationwide are fed up with excessive fees as they strive to stabilize their finances. It’s good to know at least one agency is looking out for them.” - @kstein06.bsky.social
🔗 rise-economy.org/cfpb-saves-c...
CFPB Saves Californians Millions with Final Rule on Overdraft Fees | Rise Economy
rise-economy.org
December 18, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Don't worry, we didn't miss this news. #DefendCFPB
“Consumers in California and nationwide are fed up with excessive fees as they strive to stabilize their finances. It’s good to know at least one agency is looking out for them.” - @kstein06.bsky.social
🔗 rise-economy.org/cfpb-saves-c...
“Consumers in California and nationwide are fed up with excessive fees as they strive to stabilize their finances. It’s good to know at least one agency is looking out for them.” - @kstein06.bsky.social
🔗 rise-economy.org/cfpb-saves-c...
"Thanks (again) CFPB! The nation's sole agency focused on protecting consumers returns nearly $2B to victims of credit repair schemes, showing that government can work for the people." - Rise Economy Chief of Legal & Strategy @kstein06.bsky.social #defendCFPB www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/new...
CFPB Announces Return of $1.8 Billion in Illegal Junk Fees to 4.3 Million Americans Harmed in Massive Credit Repair Scheme | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The CFPB is distributing $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers charged illegal junk fees by credit repair companies including Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com.
www.consumerfinance.gov
December 6, 2024 at 2:17 AM
"Thanks (again) CFPB! The nation's sole agency focused on protecting consumers returns nearly $2B to victims of credit repair schemes, showing that government can work for the people." - Rise Economy Chief of Legal & Strategy @kstein06.bsky.social #defendCFPB www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/new...
March 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"Whatever they say, [Trump, Elon Musk, and Russell Vought] are not eliminating waste and fraud in the federal government. They are actually giving a green light to fraud by financial corporations that prey on ordinary Americans. Sen. Collins should have stood in their way." #DefendCFPB #ProtectCFPB
Opinion: Susan Collins should have protected the CFPB
The Trump administration is doing the bidding of big banks. Sen. Collins' focus must be on consumers in Maine.
www.pressherald.com
March 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
"Whatever they say, [Trump, Elon Musk, and Russell Vought] are not eliminating waste and fraud in the federal government. They are actually giving a green light to fraud by financial corporations that prey on ordinary Americans. Sen. Collins should have stood in their way." #DefendCFPB #ProtectCFPB
All next week, Mainers will meet with Maine’s congressional delegation staff and urge members of the delegation to oppose the Trump administration and Republican efforts to undermine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s work. #DefendCFPB
Mainers to urge members of Congress to protect consumers, CFPB in meetings next week - Maine People's Alliance
March 7, 2025
mainepeoplesalliance.org
March 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
All next week, Mainers will meet with Maine’s congressional delegation staff and urge members of the delegation to oppose the Trump administration and Republican efforts to undermine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s work. #DefendCFPB
23 million—that’s how many households pay overdraft fees in a given year. We thank the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for taking action to close the bank overdraft loophole, saving households up to $150 each year! #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB mainepeoplesalliance.org/cfpb-saves-m...
CFPB Saves Mainers Millions with Final Rule on Overdraft Fees - Maine People's Alliance
December 12, 2024
mainepeoplesalliance.org
December 20, 2024 at 8:52 PM
23 million—that’s how many households pay overdraft fees in a given year. We thank the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for taking action to close the bank overdraft loophole, saving households up to $150 each year! #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB mainepeoplesalliance.org/cfpb-saves-m...
For far too long big banks have had it easy, extracting billions in overdraft fees from consumers. Thank you to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for restoring this money into the hands of hard-working consumers 🙌 #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB mainepeoplesalliance.org/cfpb-saves-m...
CFPB Saves Mainers Millions with Final Rule on Overdraft Fees - Maine People's Alliance
December 12, 2024
mainepeoplesalliance.org
December 19, 2024 at 9:23 PM
For far too long big banks have had it easy, extracting billions in overdraft fees from consumers. Thank you to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for restoring this money into the hands of hard-working consumers 🙌 #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB mainepeoplesalliance.org/cfpb-saves-m...
NACA's Executive Director Ira Rheingold at a rally to #DefendCFPB and support CFPB workers: "We have to build a stronger and bolder community of lawyers committed to consumer justice"
February 25, 2026 at 5:06 PM
NACA's Executive Director Ira Rheingold at a rally to #DefendCFPB and support CFPB workers: "We have to build a stronger and bolder community of lawyers committed to consumer justice"
The new CFPB director nominee is nothing more than a transparent bid to keep Russ Vought in the role as he continues his dangerous deregulatory agenda. Consumers deserve real leadership that will prioritize their needs, not the interests of big corporations. #DefendCFPB
Trump picks new CFPB director amid efforts to close agency
The nomination of Stuart Levenbach was a "technical" maneuver intended to extend White House budget director Russ Vought's oversight of the agency.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The new CFPB director nominee is nothing more than a transparent bid to keep Russ Vought in the role as he continues his dangerous deregulatory agenda. Consumers deserve real leadership that will prioritize their needs, not the interests of big corporations. #DefendCFPB
New from our blog: "If the markets crash causing people to lose their homes and livelihoods, it will be with the approval and cheers of any member of Congress that votes for a bill to destabilize the CFPB or overturn its rules." #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
Gutting CFPB Risks Financial-Crisis Like Harm
By: Sophia Huang
nacadvocate.medium.com
March 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
New from our blog: "If the markets crash causing people to lose their homes and livelihoods, it will be with the approval and cheers of any member of Congress that votes for a bill to destabilize the CFPB or overturn its rules." #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
Important point by AG Nessel: Not every state has strong laws in place to protect consumers. Without the CFPB, residents on those states are at risk of being preyed on by abusive corporations. #DefendCFPB
Former CFPB director joins AG Nessel to discuss impact of agency's shutdown on Michigan
MICHIGAN,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - Attorney General Dana Nessel was joined Monday by the former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on how the agency's
upnorthlive.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Important point by AG Nessel: Not every state has strong laws in place to protect consumers. Without the CFPB, residents on those states are at risk of being preyed on by abusive corporations. #DefendCFPB
Following mass firings at the CFPB and a stop work order from the acting director, the number of consumer complaints being forwarded to companies for resolution has plummeted by 80%.
For thousands of consumers, this means they may never get relief. #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
For thousands of consumers, this means they may never get relief. #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
Thousands of consumer complaints unanswered after Trump CFPB purge, Dems say
Since its founding, the CFPB has returned more than $21 billion to consumers who were victims of fraud or scams.
www.usatoday.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Following mass firings at the CFPB and a stop work order from the acting director, the number of consumer complaints being forwarded to companies for resolution has plummeted by 80%.
For thousands of consumers, this means they may never get relief. #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
For thousands of consumers, this means they may never get relief. #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
"Resetting" the CFPB is likely to be on the agenda soon but does a highly effective and popular consumer watchdog really need to be "reset"? Voters across the political spectrum are favorable to the CFPB, which has returned over $21 billion to cheated consumers. #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB
Trump's second term could mean the downfall of the FDIC, CFPB: Here's what that means for consumers
Here's what experts say about the possible closure of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
www.cnbc.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
"Resetting" the CFPB is likely to be on the agenda soon but does a highly effective and popular consumer watchdog really need to be "reset"? Voters across the political spectrum are favorable to the CFPB, which has returned over $21 billion to cheated consumers. #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB
The semi-annual review of the CFPB is happening now. Just this year, the CFPB has:
- Proposed a rule to cap overdraft fees,
- Returned $80 million to Navy Federal Credit Union customers charged surprised overdraft fees
and much more! #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
- Proposed a rule to cap overdraft fees,
- Returned $80 million to Navy Federal Credit Union customers charged surprised overdraft fees
and much more! #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
December 11, 2024 at 3:46 PM
The semi-annual review of the CFPB is happening now. Just this year, the CFPB has:
- Proposed a rule to cap overdraft fees,
- Returned $80 million to Navy Federal Credit Union customers charged surprised overdraft fees
and much more! #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
- Proposed a rule to cap overdraft fees,
- Returned $80 million to Navy Federal Credit Union customers charged surprised overdraft fees
and much more! #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers
WATCH: In its biggest settlement ever, CFPB is returning $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers scammed by a group of credit repair companies.
#DefendCFPB to #ProtectConsumers
#DefendCFPB to #ProtectConsumers
CFPB Sends Checks to CreditRepair.com and Lexington Law Victims — consumerfinance.gov
YouTube video by cfpbvideo
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:27 PM
WATCH: In its biggest settlement ever, CFPB is returning $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers scammed by a group of credit repair companies.
#DefendCFPB to #ProtectConsumers
#DefendCFPB to #ProtectConsumers
It's simple actually: limiting credit card late fees and overdraft fees, removing medical debts from credit reports, and making sure financial institutions follow the rules helps consumers.
Dismantling the agency that does all those things hurts consumers. #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB
Dismantling the agency that does all those things hurts consumers. #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB
Trump could dismantle newly built guardrails around your wallet, consumer groups warn
Advocates say they’re bracing for a sharp reversal at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after four of the most aggressive years in its brief history.
www.nbcnews.com
December 2, 2024 at 3:55 PM
It's simple actually: limiting credit card late fees and overdraft fees, removing medical debts from credit reports, and making sure financial institutions follow the rules helps consumers.
Dismantling the agency that does all those things hurts consumers. #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB
Dismantling the agency that does all those things hurts consumers. #ProtectConsumers #DefendCFPB
On why the #CFPB is pressing forward, Director Chopra responded with “I don’t think it makes sense for the CFPB to be a dead fish. People between election and Inauguration Day are still getting scammed.” #DefendCFPB
December 11, 2024 at 4:26 PM
On why the #CFPB is pressing forward, Director Chopra responded with “I don’t think it makes sense for the CFPB to be a dead fish. People between election and Inauguration Day are still getting scammed.” #DefendCFPB
#DefendCFPB, which protects patients from medical debt every day!
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau works to defend consumers, cut credit card late fees, curb junk fees & get medical debt off credit reports. Consumers need this essential watchdog. Don't DeleteCFPB. #DefendCFPB
November 27, 2024 at 9:14 PM
#DefendCFPB, which protects patients from medical debt every day!
Over on the bird site, Musk wants to "Delete CFPB," aka Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Fellow billionaire Marc Andreessen wants the same, more or less.
Hint: they've both invested in or worked for companies that defrauded consumers
It's why you hear my organization say #DefendCFPB
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Hint: they've both invested in or worked for companies that defrauded consumers
It's why you hear my organization say #DefendCFPB
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December 6, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Over on the bird site, Musk wants to "Delete CFPB," aka Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Fellow billionaire Marc Andreessen wants the same, more or less.
Hint: they've both invested in or worked for companies that defrauded consumers
It's why you hear my organization say #DefendCFPB
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Hint: they've both invested in or worked for companies that defrauded consumers
It's why you hear my organization say #DefendCFPB
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February 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Russell Vought’s Latest Attempt to Dismantle CFPB Will Cut 70 Percent of Agency Staff, Leaving it Unable to Protect Consumers from Financial Scammers #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers www.responsiblelending.org/media/russel...
April 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Russell Vought’s Latest Attempt to Dismantle CFPB Will Cut 70 Percent of Agency Staff, Leaving it Unable to Protect Consumers from Financial Scammers #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers www.responsiblelending.org/media/russel...