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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.

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
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
33
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
33
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1715

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate 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

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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?