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Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

USA119th CongressHR-1181| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
Riley M. Moore

Riley M. Moore

Republican Representative

West Virginia

Cosponsors (132)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Jimmy Patronis (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to prevent payment card networks and covered entities from using or assigning specific merchant category codes (MCCs) that uniquely identify firearms retailers. Under this bill, firearms retailers must be categorized in the same manner as general-merchandise retailers or sporting-goods retailers , ensuring their transactions are not distinctively flagged based on the type of goods sold. The Attorney General is mandated to enforce these prohibitions, including establishing a process for individuals and firearms retailers to submit complaints about alleged violations. Following an investigation, if a violation is confirmed, the Attorney General must issue a written notice requiring the payment card network or covered entity to remedy the issue within 30 days, after which legal action for an injunction may be pursued. Furthermore, the bill preempts any state or local government laws regulating MCCs for firearm retailers and explicitly states that it does not create a private right of action .

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7450
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1715
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 23.
Dec 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 25, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
Feb 25, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-522.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7450
    Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • May 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1715
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 17, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 23.


  • December 17, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 25, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.


  • February 25, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-522.

Finance and Financial Sector

Banking and financial institutions regulationConsumer affairsFirearms and explosivesRetail and wholesale tradesRight of privacy

Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

USA119th CongressHR-1181| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
This legislation aims to prevent payment card networks and covered entities from using or assigning specific merchant category codes (MCCs) that uniquely identify firearms retailers. Under this bill, firearms retailers must be categorized in the same manner as general-merchandise retailers or sporting-goods retailers , ensuring their transactions are not distinctively flagged based on the type of goods sold. The Attorney General is mandated to enforce these prohibitions, including establishing a process for individuals and firearms retailers to submit complaints about alleged violations. Following an investigation, if a violation is confirmed, the Attorney General must issue a written notice requiring the payment card network or covered entity to remedy the issue within 30 days, after which legal action for an injunction may be pursued. Furthermore, the bill preempts any state or local government laws regulating MCCs for firearm retailers and explicitly states that it does not create a private right of action .

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7450
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1715
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 23.
Dec 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 25, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
Feb 25, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-522.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7450
    Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • May 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1715
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 17, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 23.


  • December 17, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 25, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.


  • February 25, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-522.
Riley M. Moore

Riley M. Moore

Republican Representative

West Virginia

Cosponsors (132)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Jimmy Patronis (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Banking and financial institutions regulationConsumer affairsFirearms and explosivesRetail and wholesale tradesRight of privacy