US-CONGRESS S1715: A bill to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from a general merchandise retailer or sporting goods retailer, and for other purposes.
US-CONGRESS S1715: A bill to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from a general merchandise retailer or sporting goods retailer, and for other purposes. — EAR update affecting Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS).
Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on September 17, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) (aerospace/dual-use exporters) should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: as soon as possible. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
US-CONGRESS S1715: A bill to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from a general merchandise retailer or sporting goods retailer, and for other purposes.
Who it affects
Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) (aerospace/dual-use exporters)
What you must do
Review the new rule now and confirm your operation stays compliant to avoid penalties or loss of standing in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS).
Deadline
as soon as possible
Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1715
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