In response to sweeping tariff policies enacted by President Trump, Consumer Action's director, Ruth Susswein, cautioned consumers about potential scams exploiting tariff-related confusion. The advisory emphasizes vigilance and transparency, reinforcing efforts to protect consumers from fraud in a politically charged environment.

On December 14, 2023, Consumer Action—as part of a broader coalition of consumer advocacy organizations—endorsed Congressional efforts to support a CFPB rule targeting forced arbitration practices by big banks. The initiative aims to protect consumers from hidden contractual traps that undermine their constitutional rights, reinforcing democratic oversight against corporate abuses.

Consumer Action issued a public statement denouncing the NTIA's 'best practices' for commercial facial recognition use, arguing that the guidelines provide insufficient protection for consumers and are overly influenced by commercial interests. This statement calls for stronger laws and regulatory safeguards to protect individual privacy.

In September 2022, Consumer Action joined nearly two dozen allies in a letter urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to use its existing authority to curb predatory training repayment provisions that trap workers in abusive job conditions.

Consumer Action joined a coalition of consumer, civil liberties, and privacy advocates in a letter to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, urging the Trump Administration to cease the use of facial recognition technology due to concerns over racial bias and privacy violations.

In June 2019, Consumer Action joined a coalition opposing the American Bus Association’s petition to preempt California’s established meal and rest break laws for commercial drivers, arguing that eliminating these protections would jeopardize worker safety and increase fatigue-related risks.