Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

Sponsored byRep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]WV· Introduced 11 February 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

15 July 2026·1 week ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 26 September 2025

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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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
15 July 2026 · IntroReferral
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 239).
14 July 2026 · Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
14 July 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business.
14 July 2026 · Floor
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.
14 July 2026 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423.
14 July 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1181.
14 July 2026 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 240).
14 July 2026 · Floor
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.
14 July 2026 · Floor
Mr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services.
14 July 2026 · Floor
Rule H. Res. 1423 passed House.
14 July 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 240).
14 July 2026 · Floor
Rule H. Res. 1423 passed House.
14 July 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
14 July 2026 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
14 July 2026 · Floor
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.
13 July 2026 · Floor
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.
13 July 2026 · Floor
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.
13 July 2026 · Floor
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.
23 June 2026 · Floor
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.
23 June 2026 · Floor