H.R. 1181
119th Congress
House
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Official title: To prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: 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.
Finance and Financial Sector
Banking and financial institutions regulationConsumer affairsFirearms and explosivesRetail and wholesale tradesRight of privacy
White House position
Strongly supports
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Jul 14, 2026 · 5:33 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2026 · 5:33 PM EDT
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 240).
Jul 14, 2026 · 5:26 PM EDT
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 239).
Jul 14, 2026 · 5:19 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1181 — "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."
Jul 14, 2026 · 3:54 PM EDT
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.
Jul 14, 2026 · 3:54 PM EDT
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 14, 2026 · 3:54 PM EDT
Mr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 14, 2026 · 3:53 PM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 14, 2026 · 3:20 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1181.
Jul 14, 2026 · 3:19 PM EDT
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.
Jul 14, 2026 · 3:19 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. H.R. 1181 — "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."
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.
Dec 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 23.
Dec 16, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | House · vote #240 | On Passage | Passed | 221–201 | See who voted → |
| Jul 14, 2026 | House · vote #239 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 208–217 | See who voted → |
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 240).
Plain-English 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.
Bill text
2 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Lobbying activity
62
- AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
- AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
- HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
- AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
- GIFFORDS
- BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE
Bodies those filers lobbied
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- SENATE
- Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives
- Treasury, Dept of
- Justice, Dept of (DOJ)
- Federal Reserve System
- White House Office
- Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Cosponsors
132
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Joyce, David P.
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Owens, Burgess
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Davidson, Warren
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Nunn, Zachary
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Fischbach, Michelle
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Patronis, Jimmy
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Moran, Nathaniel
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Taylor, David J.
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Biggs, Sheri
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Jackson, Ronny
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Begich, Nicholas J.
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Fry, Russell
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Lee, Laurel M.
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Hamadeh, Abraham J.
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Stutzman, Marlin A.
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Fedorchak, Julie
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Downing, Troy
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Wied, Tony
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Hunt, Wesley
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Timmons, William R.
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McClain, Lisa C.
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Miller, Mary E.
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Meuser, Daniel
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Haridopolos, Mike
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Steube, W. Gregory
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Van Drew, Jefferson
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Baumgartner, Michael
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Fallon, Pat
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Harris, Mark
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Stefanik, Elise M.
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Evans, Gabe
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Goldman, Craig A.
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Jack, Brian
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Loudermilk, Barry
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Crenshaw, Dan
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Hurd, Jeff
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Reschenthaler, Guy
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Kelly, Trent
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Gonzales, Tony
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Harrigan, Pat
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McGuire, John J.
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Miller, Max L.
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Babin, Brian
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Bacon, Don
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Ezell, Mike
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Hern, Kevin
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Pfluger, August
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Zinke, Ryan K.
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Aderholt, Robert B.
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Cloud, Michael
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