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New Jersey governor signs law to replace lead pipes, protect drinking water

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law on Thursday requiring water utilities to replace all lead pipes providing drinking water (called “service lines”) within the next decade.  

News Release | U.S. PIRG Education Fund | Consumer Protection

Report: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau turns 10

As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) turns 10 years old, a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund recaps how the agency has helped consumers over the past decade and the steps under way to refocus the CFPB on its mission after three years of retrograde decisions under the Trump Administration.

News Release | U.S. PIRG | Transportation

Statement: Infrastructure must be a good deal for our health

A bipartisan group of senators met Tuesday afternoon to prepare for a vote planned Wednesday on a $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework that aims to boost federal investment in U.S. infrastructure, including billions for roads, clean water and power infrastructure, according to media reports. 

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RELEASE: FTC to crack down on companies' anti-repair restrictions

Federal Trade Commission indicates it will pursue policies that violate consumer, antitrust laws.

News Release | U.S. PIRG & Environment America

House votes to empower EPA to clean up PFAS “forever chemicals”

On Wednesday the U.S. House voted to pass the bipartisan PFAS Action Act which would reduce toxic pollution

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