Merchant Codes Can Save Lives Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jan 16, 2026
What it does
The Merchant Codes Can Save Lives Act would prohibit states from banning or discouraging the use of merchant category codes (MCCs) established by the International Organization for Standardization that identify firearm and ammunition merchants or related transactions. It amends Section 5313 of Title 31 of the U.S. Code to explicitly prevent states from interfering with the usage of these codes for tracking firearm-related purchases. The Attorney General would be authorized to enforce this provision through civil actions in federal district court. The bill aims to ensure consistent use of standardized payment codes across states to potentially aid in monitoring firearm sales.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.