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Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

USA119th CongressS-1715| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2025
Bill Hagerty

Bill Hagerty

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (24)
Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to prevent the specific identification of firearms retailers through payment processing systems. It prohibits payment card networks and covered entities from requiring or assigning merchant category codes (MCCs) that distinguish firearms retailers from general merchandise or sporting goods retailers, ensuring transactions are categorized similarly to other retail establishments. The bill grants the Attorney General enforcement authority, including establishing a complaint process for alleged violations and conducting investigations. If a violation is determined, the Attorney General must issue a written notice requiring remediation within 30 days, after which an injunction may be sought in federal court. Additionally, the Act explicitly preempts any state or local laws regulating merchant category codes for firearms retailers, establishing a uniform federal standard. It also clarifies that no private right of action is established and requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to Congress detailing investigations and the Act's effectiveness.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4075
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
May 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1181
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4075
    Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act


  • May 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • February 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1181
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.

Finance and Financial Sector

Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

USA119th CongressS-1715| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2025
This legislation aims to prevent the specific identification of firearms retailers through payment processing systems. It prohibits payment card networks and covered entities from requiring or assigning merchant category codes (MCCs) that distinguish firearms retailers from general merchandise or sporting goods retailers, ensuring transactions are categorized similarly to other retail establishments. The bill grants the Attorney General enforcement authority, including establishing a complaint process for alleged violations and conducting investigations. If a violation is determined, the Attorney General must issue a written notice requiring remediation within 30 days, after which an injunction may be sought in federal court. Additionally, the Act explicitly preempts any state or local laws regulating merchant category codes for firearms retailers, establishing a uniform federal standard. It also clarifies that no private right of action is established and requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to Congress detailing investigations and the Act's effectiveness.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4075
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
May 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1181
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4075
    Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act


  • May 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • February 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1181
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
Bill Hagerty

Bill Hagerty

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (24)
Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted