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H.R. 7450 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

H.R. 7450 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 23, 2024, sponsored by Elise M. Stefanik with 123 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 23, 2024
Co-sponsors
123
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector

What it does

Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act This bill prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that distinguish firearms retailers from other retailers. The Department of Justice must enforce this bill and report annually on the resulting investigations and cases.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 123 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 23, 2024
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Feb 23, 2024)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 7450 (118th Congress): Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-7450/protecting-privacy-in-purchases-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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