Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
HR 3353, the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act, increases penalties for providing prohibited items like phones to prisoners in federal custody, imposing up to two years in prison for violations involving such items. The bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to review and update its policies within one year of enactment to better address contraband possession by inmates, aiming to improve safety for both incarcerated individuals and staff. It specifically amends federal law to clarify penalties for trafficking prohibited objects, including phones, under Section 1791 of Title 18. The legislation directly affects federal prison operations, inmates, and staff by targeting contraband trafficking and mandating policy reforms.
Bill status
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Introduction
May 2025
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Introduced May 13, 2025
Last action May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 13, 2025
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Laurel M. Lee
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Meuser
RRepublican
Co
Derek Schmidt
RRepublican
Co
Eugene Simon Vindman
DDemocratic
Co
Gabe Evans
RRepublican
Co
Monica De La Cruz
RRepublican
Co
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
RRepublican
Co
Troy E. Nehls
RRepublican
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