New Bill: Representative Ben Cline introduces H.R. 8787: Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act
Publish Date: 2026-05-27 12:03:00
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By: Quiver LegislationRadar
Posted: 31 minutes ago / May 27, 2026 4:03 p.m. UTC
We have received text from H.R. 8787: Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act. This bill was received on 2026-05-13, and currently has 9 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act is designed to enhance the security of payment processing within contracts related to the Department of Defense (DoD). Here are the key provisions:
Review of Retailers
Within 180 days after the bill becomes law, the Secretary of Defense is required to assess all retailers that provide payment processing equipment, systems, or services to determine whether they use certain payment processing technologies that are deemed concerning.
Guidance and Prohibition
Following the review, the Secretary will issue guidance within 90 days to prohibit the use of identified payment processing systems or services in contracts with the DoD. This will apply unless the retailer fixes the issues identified in the review in a timely manner. Starting January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense cannot enter into contracts with any retailer that uses these specified technologies.
Definition of Covered Technologies
The bill defines “covered equipment, systems, or services” as those related to payment processing that are developed or controlled by entities from certain “countries of concern,” which include:
- China
- Russia
- Iran
- North Korea
- Any other country designated by the Secretary of Defense as a significant national security risk.
Components of Payment Processing
Covered technologies can include hardware, software, or any technology that is directly or indirectly linked to these countries. This also captures systems heavily comprised of components from such entities.
Reporting Requirements
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