Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 May 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This bill, the Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act, aims to prohibit the Department of Defense from using payment processing equipment, systems, or services that are developed, manufactured, or controlled by entities connected to countries of concern. These countries include China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, or any other nation deemed a security risk by the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary would first conduct a review to identify retailers using such "covered" equipment, systems, or services for Department of Defense contracts.
Following the review, the Secretary of Defense would issue guidance to either modify or terminate contracts with retailers who do not stop using the prohibited payment processing technology. As of January 1, 2027, the Department of Defense would be unable to enter into new contracts for payment processing with retailers that use this equipment or services as a significant part of their operations. The Secretary is also required to report on the implementation of these requirements within one year of the bill's enactment.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 13, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Its next step in the legislative process would be for this committee to consider, amend, or vote on the bill.
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Timeline
13 May 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8787 do?
- This bill, the Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act, aims to prohibit the Department of Defense from using payment processing equipment, systems, or services that are developed, manufactured, or controlled by entities connected to countries of concern. These countries include China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, or any other nation deemed a security risk by the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary would first conduct a review to identify retailers using such "covered" equipment, systems, or services for Department of Defense contracts. Following the review, the Secretary of Defense would issue guidance to either modify or terminate contracts with retailers who do not stop using the prohibited payment processing technology. As of January 1, 2027, the Department of Defense would be unable to enter into new contracts for payment processing with retailers that use this equipment or services as a significant part of their operations. The Secretary is also required to report on the implementation of these requirements within one year of the bill's enactment. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 13, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Its next step in the legislative process would be for this committee to consider, amend, or vote on the bill.
- Has H.R. 8787 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8787. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8787?
- H.R. 8787 was sponsored by Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8787?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (13 May 2026).
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