The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks from using special codes to identify purchases made at firearms retailers. This means that transactions at gun stores will be treated the same as those at other types of retailers. The Department of Justice is responsible for enforcing this law and must provide annual reports on its investigations and cases related to it.
H.R. 1181 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Riley Moore (Republican) and is currently listed as “Passed House”. It is classified under the Finance and Financial Sector policy area, one of 159 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Riley Moore is the sponsor of 2 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 1181 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
The most significant recorded vote (House, July 14, 2026) ended 221–201.
Senate lobbying disclosures list 15 organizations lobbying on this bill’s issue area.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 1181 6/10 (moderate risk), higher than 95% of analyzed bills; the average in Finance and Financial Sector is 2.3/10.
Supporters of the bill argue that it protects the privacy rights of consumers by preventing discrimination against firearms purchases. They assert that it ensures that individuals can buy firearms without being singled out or tracked based on their purchasing habits, which they view as a fundamental privacy issue.
Critics of the bill contend that it undermines efforts to monitor potential illegal activities related to firearms purchases. They express concern that by eliminating merchant codes for gun retailers, it may hinder law enforcement's ability to track suspicious transactions that could be linked to gun violence or trafficking.
All donors are from Applied Materials, Inc., which may have an interest in privacy legislation. The risk is medium due to the concentration of donations from a single company, though no PACs are involved.
Top industries and organizations funding Riley Moore, from FEC data.
Source: FEC campaign finance records
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIATEK USA INC. | PLURUS STRATEGIES, LLC | $60,000 |
| ARLO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $60,000 |
| TRUE ANOMALY, INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $50,000 |
| CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION | CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION | $50,000 |
| COLONNA'S SHIPYARD, INC. | TROUTMAN STRATEGIES | $50,000 |
| DENVER REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | $40,000 |
| WESTERN ENERGY ALLIANCE | AMERICAN CAPITOL GROUP | $40,000 |
| SWM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $40,000 |
| ENERCON SERVICES, INC. | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | $30,000 |
| T-MOBILE USA, INC. | PLURUS STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY | CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| C-PATH INSTITUTE | AMERICAN CAPITOL GROUP | $15,000 |
| CITY OF LOGAN UTAH | AMERICAN CAPITOL GROUP | $10,000 |
| BIO-TECHNE CORPORATION | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
| ASSOCIATION FOR ACCESSIBLE MEDICINES | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Riley Moore, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
Source: GovTrack.us roll call vote data.
What does H.R. 1181 do?
The Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act prohibits payment card networks from using special codes to identify purchases made at firearms retailers. This means that transactions at gun stores will be treated the same as those at other types of retailers. The Department of Justice is responsible for enforcing this law and must provide annual reports on its investigations and cases related to it.
How did Congress vote on H.R. 1181?
The most significant recorded vote (House, July 14, 2026) ended 221–201.
Does H.R. 1181 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 1181 6/10 (moderate risk), higher than 95% of analyzed bills; the average in Finance and Financial Sector is 2.3/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 1181?
H.R. 1181 is currently “Passed House” as of our last update on July 15, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 1181?
H.R. 1181 was sponsored by Riley Moore (Republican).
