Prohibits payment card networks and covered entities from assigning merchant category codes that distinguish firearms retailers from general.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act aims to prevent payment card networks and covered entities from requiring or assigning merchant category codes that differentiate firearms retailers from general merchandise or sporting goods retailers. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing this provision, including investigating potential violations. The Act also mandates that the Attorney General report annually to Congress on the number of investigations, their outcomes, and the effectiveness of the Act.

Prohibits payment card networks and covered entities from assigning merchant category codes that distinguish firearms retailers from general.

The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act aims to prevent payment card networks and covered entities from requiring or assigning merchant category codes that differentiate firearms retailers from general merchandise or sporting goods retailers. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing this provision, including investigating potential violations. The Act also mandates that the Attorney General report annually to Congress on the number of investigations, their outcomes, and the effectiveness of the Act.