Travis B. Plunkett
Travis B. Plunkett directs Federal legislative and regulatory efforts for the Consumer Federation of America. CFA is a non-profit association of 300 organizations that advances the consumer interest through research, advocacy and education. It has a combined membership of 50 million Americans.
Plunkett focuses primarily on financial services issues for CFA, including credit reporting, bankruptcy, credit counseling, consumer privacy and insurance. Plunkett's responsibilities include testifying before Congressional committees, analyzing the impact of pending legislation on consumers and drafting legislative proposals. Plunkett is frequently quoted by the news media throughout the country and has written a number of consumer reports and guides. The Hill newspaper ranked Plunkett as one of Washington's "top lobbyists" in 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Plunkett previously served as the New York State Legislative Representative for the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Associate Legislative Director of the New York Public Interest Research Group. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Denver and served in the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command.
