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Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
6/3/2025, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 1715
This bill, titled "A bill to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from a general merchandise retailer or sporting goods retailer," was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 12, 2025.
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Current Status of Bill S 1715
Bill S 1715 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2025. Bill S 1715 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 12, 2025. Bill S 1715's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of May 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1715
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
33Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
33Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1715
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1715
A bill to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from a general merchandise retailer or sporting goods retailer, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from a general merchandise retailer or sporting goods retailer, and for other purposes.
Comments

Angel Thompson
662
8 months ago
I think this bill is good cuz it protect our privacy when we buy stuff online. I like that it keep my info safe. But how does it make sure companies follow the rules?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1715
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