119th Congress
H.R. 1181
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Riley M. Moore(R-WV)
- Introduced
- Feb 11, 2025
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Committees
- House Committee on Financial Services; Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (132)
Original cosponsors (26)
- Aaron Bean (R-FL)
- Andy Barr (R-KY)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
- Ben Cline (R-VA)
- Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)
- Brad Finstad (R-MN)
- Brandon Gill (R-TX)
- Brett Guthrie (R-KY)
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
- Clay Higgins (R-LA)
- Daniel Webster (R-FL)
- Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
- Derek Schmidt (R-KS)
- James Comer (R-KY)
- John H. Rutherford (R-FL)
- John W. Rose (R-TN)
- Michael A. Rulli (R-OH)
- Michael Guest (R-MS)
- Mike Bost (R-IL)
- Mike Collins (R-GA)
- Richard Hudson (R-NC)
- Roger Williams (R-TX)
- Rudy Yakym III (R-IN)
- Scott Perry (R-PA)
- Steve Womack (R-AR)
- Tim Moore (R-NC)
Added later (106)
- Lauren Boebert (R-CO) · Feb 12, 2025
- Mark B. Messmer (R-IN) · Feb 12, 2025
- Addison P. McDowell (R-NC) · Feb 18, 2025
- Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA) · Feb 18, 2025
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ) · Feb 18, 2025
- Bill Huizenga (R-MI) · Feb 18, 2025
- Darrell Issa (R-CA) · Feb 18, 2025
- G000590 · Feb 18, 2025
- Jack Bergman (R-MI) · Feb 18, 2025
- Jodey C. Arrington (R-TX) · Feb 18, 2025
- Joe Wilson (R-SC) · Feb 18, 2025
- Mike Kennedy (R-UT) · Feb 18, 2025
- Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) · Feb 18, 2025
- Nick LaLota (R-NY) · Feb 18, 2025
- Sam Graves (R-MO) · Feb 18, 2025
- Scott DesJarlais (R-TN) · Feb 18, 2025
- David Kustoff (R-TN) · Feb 21, 2025
- Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) · Feb 21, 2025
- Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC) · Feb 21, 2025
- Lance Gooden (R-TX) · Feb 21, 2025
- Mark E. Amodei (R-NV) · Feb 21, 2025
- Mike Rogers (R-AL) · Feb 21, 2025
- Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY) · Feb 21, 2025
- Austin Scott (R-GA) · Feb 24, 2025
- Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) · Feb 24, 2025
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) · Feb 24, 2025
- John R. Moolenaar (R-MI) · Feb 24, 2025
- David G. Valadao (R-CA) · Feb 25, 2025
- Glenn Grothman (R-WI) · Feb 25, 2025
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX) · Feb 25, 2025
- Robert E. Latta (R-OH) · Feb 25, 2025
- Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) · Feb 25, 2025
- Ashley Hinson (R-IA) · Feb 26, 2025
- David Rouzer (R-NC) · Feb 26, 2025
- L000578 · Feb 26, 2025
- Tim Walberg (R-MI) · Feb 26, 2025
- Andy Harris (R-MD) · Feb 27, 2025
- Ann Wagner (R-MO) · Feb 27, 2025
- Pete Sessions (R-TX) · Feb 27, 2025
- Blake D. Moore (R-UT) · Mar 3, 2025
- Chuck Edwards (R-NC) · Mar 3, 2025
- Dale W. Strong (R-AL) · Mar 3, 2025
- Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL) · Mar 3, 2025
- Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) · Mar 3, 2025
- Julia Letlow (R-LA) · Mar 3, 2025
- Paul A. Gosar (R-AZ) · Mar 3, 2025
- Pete Stauber (R-MN) · Mar 3, 2025
- Ron Estes (R-KS) · Mar 3, 2025
- Scott Franklin (R-FL) · Mar 3, 2025
- Tracey Mann (R-KS) · Mar 3, 2025
- Adrian Smith (R-NE) · Mar 4, 2025
- Randy Feenstra (R-IA) · Mar 4, 2025
- Thomas P. Tiffany (R-WI) · Mar 10, 2025
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (R-TN) · Mar 11, 2025
- Jake Ellzey (R-TX) · Mar 18, 2025
- Michael Cloud (R-TX) · Mar 18, 2025
- Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL) · Mar 18, 2025
- Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) · Mar 18, 2025
- August Pfluger (R-TX) · Mar 21, 2025
- Brian Babin (R-TX) · Mar 21, 2025
- Don Bacon (R-NE) · Mar 21, 2025
- Kevin Hern (R-OK) · Mar 21, 2025
- Mike Ezell (R-MS) · Mar 21, 2025
- Ryan K. Zinke (R-MT) · Mar 21, 2025
- Max L. Miller (R-OH) · Mar 24, 2025
- G000594 · Mar 25, 2025
- John J. McGuire III (R-VA) · Mar 25, 2025
- Pat Harrigan (R-NC) · Mar 25, 2025
- Trent Kelly (R-MS) · Mar 26, 2025
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) · Mar 31, 2025
- Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) · Mar 31, 2025
- Jeff Hurd (R-CO) · Mar 31, 2025
- Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) · Apr 1, 2025
- Brian Jack (R-GA) · Apr 1, 2025
- Craig A. Goldman (R-TX) · Apr 1, 2025
- Gabe Evans (R-CO) · Apr 1, 2025
- Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY) · Apr 7, 2025
- Mark Harris (R-NC) · Apr 7, 2025
- Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) · Apr 7, 2025
- Pat Fallon (R-TX) · Apr 7, 2025
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) · Apr 9, 2025
- Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) · Apr 24, 2025
- W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) · Apr 24, 2025
- Daniel Meuser (R-PA) · Apr 28, 2025
- Lisa C. McClain (R-MI) · Apr 29, 2025
- Mary E. Miller (R-IL) · Apr 29, 2025
- Wesley Hunt (R-TX) · Apr 30, 2025
- William R. Timmons IV (R-SC) · Apr 30, 2025
- Tony Wied (R-WI) · May 5, 2025
- Troy Downing (R-MT) · May 5, 2025
- Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) · May 6, 2025
- Marlin A. Stutzman (R-IN) · May 7, 2025
- Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-AZ) · May 15, 2025
- Laurel M. Lee (R-FL) · May 29, 2025
- Nicholas J. Begich III (R-AK) · May 29, 2025
- Russell Fry (R-SC) · May 29, 2025
- Ronny Jackson (R-TX) · Jun 6, 2025
- Sheri Biggs (R-SC) · Sep 4, 2025
- David J. Taylor (R-OH) · Sep 11, 2025
- Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) · Oct 3, 2025
- Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) · Oct 17, 2025
- Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) · Oct 17, 2025
- Warren Davidson (R-OH) · Dec 16, 2025
- Zachary Nunn (R-IA) · Dec 16, 2025
- Burgess Owens (R-UT) · Jan 21, 2026
- David P. Joyce (R-OH) · Feb 23, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 House #240 | On Passage: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
| Jul 14, 2026 House #239 | On Motion to Recommit: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act | Failed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Jul 15, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. - Jul 14, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jul 14, 2026 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 240). (text: CR H4441-4442) - Jul 14, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 240). - Jul 14, 2026 · House
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 217 (Roll no. 239). - Jul 14, 2026 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4451-4452) - Jul 14, 2026 · House
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 · House
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. - Jul 14, 2026 · House
Mr. Frost moved to recommit to the Committee on Financial Services. (CR H4445) - Jul 14, 2026 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Jul 14, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1181. - Jul 14, 2026 · 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. - Jul 14, 2026 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4441-4445) - Jul 14, 2026 · House
Rule H. Res. 1423 passed House. - Jul 13, 2026 · House
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. - Jun 23, 2026 · House
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. - Feb 25, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447. - Feb 25, 2026 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-522. - 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 - Dec 16, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Feb 11, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. - Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House