HR. 1181In Committee
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits payment card networks from using merchant category codes that specifically identify firearms retailers, and requires Justice Department enforcement and annual reporting
Key points
- Require Justice Department enforcement
- Require annual enforcement reports
- Prohibit firearms retailer merchant codes
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-07-15 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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