Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

Summary

Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act 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.

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Latest roll call tally

2 roll calls total — showing most recent

Timeline

1. Introduced

   Feb 11, 2025

2. Committee review

   date not recorded

3. Floor vote

   Jul 14, 2026

4. Passed chamber

   Jul 14, 2026