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HR7133119th CongressWALLET

Merchant Codes Can Save Lives Act

Sponsored By: Representative Frost

Introduced

Summary

Prevents states from banning or deterring the use of ISO (International Organization for Standardization) merchant category codes to identify firearm-related payment card transactions. It would let the Attorney General bring a civil action in federal district court to enforce that rule.

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  • States: Would be barred from prohibiting or discouraging use of ISO merchant category codes to flag firearm merchants or firearm purchases.
  • Merchants and payment card companies: Could use those ISO merchant category codes to identify transactions for firearms, ammunition, components, or accessories without state limits.
  • Enforcement: Gives the Attorney General authority to sue in federal district court to enforce the prohibition on state restrictions.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Keeps firearm merchant codes allowed

This bill would stop States from banning or deterring ISO merchant category codes that identify gun sellers or gun purchases. It would cover codes for firearms, ammunition, ammunition components, and firearm accessories. The Attorney General would be able to sue in federal court to enforce this rule. If enacted, this would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Frost

FL • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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