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Prohibiting States from Blocking Merchant Codes for Firearm and Ammunition Dealers

This act aims to prevent states from prohibiting or deterring the use of merchant category codes, including those identifying firearm and ammunition dealers. This means that transactions at gun stores can be identified in a standardized way, potentially affecting how such purchases are monitored.
Key points
States cannot block merchant category codes for firearm and ammunition dealers.
Merchant category codes, including for gun stores, must be used according to international standards.
The U.S. Attorney General can enforce these provisions in court.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7352
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
Process start date: 2024-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Identify Gun Stores Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7352.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States cannot block merchant category codes for firearm and ammunition dealers.
  • Merchant category codes, including for gun stores, must be used according to international standards.
  • The U.S. Attorney General can enforce these provisions in court.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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