# 119-s-3146: Restoring Access for Detainees Act

119-s-3146, Restoring Access for Detainees Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3146
- Congress: 119
- Title: Restoring Access for Detainees Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-06
- Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 22
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Restores free government-funded phone and electronic communications for people in immigration detention.** The bill would make it easier for detainees to notify family, consult with lawyers, and reach courts and oversight officials by requiring specific free communications and privacy protections.

## Cosponsors (22)

- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Defines detainee communication and custody: benefit, low. This bill would define "communication" to include phone calls, email, video, and other electronic contact. It would define "custody" to mean a person is not free to leave. The custody definition would cover federal, state, or local authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and the military. If enac…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-3146 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3146)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3146 (as of 2026-08-11).