Financial Services Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 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 .
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 23.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-522.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule 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.
Rule H. Res. 1423 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4441-4445)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423.
Rule 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1181.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.
Mr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (CR H4445)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4451-4452)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 239).
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 23.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-522.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule 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.
Rule H. Res. 1423 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4441-4445)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423.
Rule 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1181.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.
Mr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (CR H4445)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4451-4452)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 239).
Banking and financial institutions regulationConsumer affairsFirearms and explosivesRetail and wholesale tradesRight of privacy
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
USA119th CongressHR-1181| House
| Updated: 7/15/2026
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 .
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 23.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-522.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule 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.
Rule H. Res. 1423 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4441-4445)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423.
Rule 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1181.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.
Mr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (CR H4445)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4451-4452)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 239).
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 23.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-522.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule 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.
Rule H. Res. 1423 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4441-4445)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423.
Rule 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1181.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.
Mr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (CR H4445)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4451-4452)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 239).