Federal · 119th Congress
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Policy areaFinance and Financial Sector
Summary
This bill prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that distinguish firearms retailers from general-merchandise retailers or sporting-goods retailers.
The Department of Justice must enforce this bill and report annually on the resulting investigations and cases.
Sponsor
Cosponsors132
Andy BarrRU.S. Representative · 6th District · KY
Aaron BeanRU.S. Representative · 4th District · FL
Mike BostRU.S. Representative · 12th District · IL
Ben ClineRU.S. Representative · 6th District · VA
Mike CollinsRU.S. Representative · 10th District · GA
James ComerRU.S. Representative · 1st District · KY
Brad FinstadRU.S. Representative · 1st District · MN
Brandon GillRU.S. Representative · 26th District · TX
Michael GuestRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · MS
Brett GuthrieRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · KY
Clay HigginsRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · LA
Richard HudsonRU.S. Representative · 9th District · NC12 of 132
Floor votes2
Other titles2
To prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Protecting Privacy in Purchases ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history23
Jul 15, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jul 14, 2026
House · AmendmentAmendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules.
Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2026
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 240). (text: CR H4441-4442)Roll Call 240221–201
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Jul 14, 2026
House · Floor
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 239).Roll Call 239208–217
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Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4451-4452)
Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1181 the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Frost demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorMr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (CR H4445)
Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1181.
Jul 14, 2026
House · FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
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Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 15, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 14, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 25, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 11, 2025