HR1224-119

Introduced

To prohibit the use of a merchant category code that separately identifies firearms merchants or ammunition merchants, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Feb 12, 2025

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill defines introduces a definition change provision: 2. Merchant category code limitations with respect to firearm merchants Section 127 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1637) is amended by inserting after subsection. It relies on definition changes. The main policy areas are Environment.

Who Benefits and How

The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Defines introduces a definition change provision: 2. Merchant category code limitations with respect to firearm merchants Section 127 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1637) is amended by inserting after subsection...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for primary purpose and policy domains.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill defines introduces a definition change provision: 2. Merchant category code limitations with respect to firearm merchants Section 127 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1637) is amended by inserting after subsection.

Key Policy Areas

Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill defines introduces a definition change provision: 2. Merchant category code limitations with respect to firearm merchants Section 127 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1637) is amended by inserting after subsection.

Policy Domains

Environment

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 12, 2025

Mr. Ogles (for himself, Mr. Norman, Mr. Grothman, Mr. Williams …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Environment
Actor Mappings
"federal_implementing_agencies"
→ Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"covered entity" §HD3045D0D2D7243AF837D84C4D4F4DA09

any entity— (A)involved in facilitating or processing a credit card transaction, including a bank, an acquirer, payment card network, or payment card issuer

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