organization

Public Citizen

Address	1600 20th Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia, 20009 United States
Phone	(202) 588-100
Email	member@citizen.org
Web Address	http://www.citizen.org/
Type	Advocacy Group
Nonprofit	Yes

Description

Public Citizen is a national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization founded in 1971 to represent consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch and the courts.

We fight for openness and democratic accountability in government, for the right of consumers to seek redress in the courts; for clean, safe and sustainable energy sources; for social and economic justice in trade policies; for strong health, safety and environmental protections; and for safe, effective and affordable prescription drugs and health care.

We have six divisions and one state office.

- Auto Safety
- Congress Watch
- Energy Program
- Global Trade Watch
- Health Research Group
- Litigation Group
- Texas State Office

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Issues Relevant to this Organization's Work	Economic Justice, Environment, Family & Society, Health/Health Advocacy, International, Politics/Government