House Republicans Introduce Bills to Ban Tracking of Gun Sales

Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at protecting the firearms industry from perceived discrimination by financial institutions. Senator Markwayne Mullin and others introduced the Fair Access to Banking Act, which mandates that banks provide services based solely on financial risk, prohibiting discrimination based on political or reputational factors. Concurrently, Representative Riley Moore has proposed the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act to prevent credit card companies from using specific codes to track gun and ammunition sales, arguing it could lead to a de facto gun registry. Both pieces of legislation reflect a broader concern among Republicans regarding the influence of political agendas on financial services. Moore's bill is designed to override state laws and would require annual reports on any violations, emphasizing privacy and Second Amendment rights. These initiatives come amid a backdrop of heated debate over the regulation of gun sales and the role of financial institutions in that context.