Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
Sponsored By: Senator Chuck Grassley
Introduced
Summary
Tougher penalties for contraband phones in federal prisons. This bill would make providing the types of phones listed in 18 U.S.C. § 1791(d)(1)(F) a criminal offense punishable by up to 2 years in prison, and it would require the Bureau of Prisons to review and update its policies on prohibited objects within one year to improve safety.
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- People who supply or smuggle prohibited phones would face criminal penalties of up to 2 years' imprisonment for violations involving the objects listed in 18 U.S.C. § 1791(d)(1)(F).
- Incarcerated people and prison staff would be affected by a required Bureau of Prisons review of policies on inmates who make, possess, obtain, or attempt to obtain prohibited objects, with updates due within 1 year to better protect individuals and staff.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Tougher penalties for contraband phones
If enacted, this bill would make giving a contraband phone to a federal inmate a crime. The crime would carry up to 2 years in prison or a fine. The bill would also align penalties so related offenses carry the same 2-year maximum.
Bureau of Prisons policy review
If enacted, the bill would require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to review policies about inmates making, possessing, obtaining, or trying to obtain prohibited objects. The review must be completed within one year after enactment. The Director must update policies as needed to better protect incarcerated people and staff.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Chuck Grassley
IA • R
Cosponsors
Jon Ossoff
GA • D
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Cindy Hyde-Smith
MS • R
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Cory Booker
NJ • D
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Ted Cruz
TX • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Mike Crapo
ID • R
Sponsored 10/3/2025
Ashley Moody
FL • R
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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