Stefanik among trio of Republican Representatives who introduced bill on Friday to ban use of a Merchant Category Code to track sales at gun stores
WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was among three total federal lawmakers from the House to introduce a bill last Friday, with aims of banning the use of a Merchant Category Code to track sales at gun stores.
The measure is known as the ‘Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act.’ “The tracking of gun purchases is a violation and infringement on the Constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans which is why I am proud to introduce the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act to prohibit radical gun grabbing politicians from tracking lawful gun purchases,” Stefanik claimed in a released statement.
“I share the concern of law-abiding gun owners across our nation that have voiced their fear that such tactics will work to serve the radical Left’s anti-gun agenda. I will always stand up for our Second Amendment rights as Americans and provide a critical check to any entity attempting to encroach on our liberties.”
Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) and Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) also took part with introducing the proposal.
“Gun grabbing liberals will stop at nothing to take away our Second Amendment rights. Now, they are going to track purchases of law-abiding gun owners. This is unacceptable, dangerous, and a first step to gun confiscation. I am proud to join Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik and Congressman Andy Barr in introducing this legislation to protect you,” said Congressman Richard Hudson.
"The privacy of Americans' purchases, especially when it comes to firearms, is non-negotiable," said Congressman Andy Barr.
"I am proud to join Conference Chair Stefanik in standing against unnecessary and discriminatory surveillance. This bill would ensure the freedom and privacy of all Americans, guaranteeing that our Second Amendment rights are respected and protected."
The ultimate goal of the bill, according to law makers, is to protect the privacy of firearm and ammunition customers from card providers compiling any purchase history.
Stefanik, a staunch supporter of Second Amendment rights, wrote a letter in 2022 questioning the move to change a purchasing code that could make it easier for authorities to track gun purchases.
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