H.R. 1181Passed Committee58% passage probability
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act — Plain-English Explanation
Bill: H.R. 1181Sponsor: Riley Moore (R-WV)Topic: Finance and Financial Sector
In short: This bill would limit how companies can collect, use, and share information about what people buy. It aims to give consumers more control over their purchase data and how it's used for advertising or sold to other companies.
What does Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act do?
- This bill would limit how companies can collect, use, and share information about what people buy. It aims to give consumers more control over their purchase data and how it's used for advertising or sold to other companies.
- The bill would require companies to be transparent about what purchase information they collect and would restrict certain uses of that data without a customer's clear permission.
Why does Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act matter?
- This affects anyone who shops online or in stores, uses credit cards, or makes purchases through apps. It could limit how much companies know about your buying habits and who they share that information with.
- Privacy advocates argue this protects personal financial information from misuse, while businesses worry it could limit their ability to operate efficiently or target relevant advertising.
What happens next with Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act?
- The bill passed out of the House Financial Services Committee in February 2026 and is scheduled for a House floor vote.
- You can contact your House representative to ask their position on consumer privacy protection and whether they plan to support or oppose this bill.
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Legislative Timeline
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-522.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-522.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 23.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held