HR. 1181In Committee
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that single out firearms retailers and requires Justice Department enforcement and annual reporting
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that single out firearms retailers and requires Justice Department enforcement and annual reporting
Key points
- Require Justice Department enforcement
- Require annual DOJ reports
- Prohibit firearm 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedBanking and financial institutions regulationConsumer affairsFinance and Financial SectorFirearms and explosivesRetail and wholesale tradesRight of privacy