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Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act (S. 736)

Original title: Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

Last action · June 15, 2026: Held at the desk.Sponsors: Chuck Grassley and 17 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill increases the criminal penalties for providing cell phones to inmates in federal correctional facilities. It also mandates that the Bureau of Prisons review and update its policies regarding prohibited items within one year of the bill's enactment.

Why it matters

The bill establishes a new maximum two-year prison sentence for individuals convicted of providing cell phones to federal inmates and requires a federal policy review of contraband management.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Federal prison staff

Staff are subject to updated safety policies and procedures regarding contraband management.

Directly affected

Incarcerated individuals

Inmates are subject to updated Bureau of Prisons policies regarding the possession of prohibited objects.

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Individuals providing contraband

Individuals found guilty of providing cell phones to inmates face a maximum of two years in prison.

Key Facts

Establishes a maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment for the prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility.
Requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a comprehensive review of policies regarding inmate possession of prohibited objects.
Mandates that the Bureau of Prisons update its policies to improve protections for staff and incarcerated individuals.
Sets a deadline of 1 year after the date of enactment for the Bureau of Prisons to complete the required policy review and updates.

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The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 26, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of this bill?

The bill aims to reduce the presence of contraband, specifically cell phones, in federal prisons by increasing criminal penalties for those who provide them.

Does this bill change penalties for inmates?

The bill focuses on the 'prohibited provision' of phones, which typically applies to individuals supplying the items, rather than the possession by the inmate themselves, though it mandates a broader review of all contraband policies.

What must the Bureau of Prisons do if this bill passes?

The Bureau must review its current policies on s and update them within one year to improve safety for staff and inmates.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

10 actions

Jun 15, 2026House
Held at the desk.
Jun 15, 2026House
Received in the House.
Jun 12, 2026Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 10, 2026SenateFloor
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723, S2726; text: CR S2726)
Jun 10, 2026SenateFloor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
May 19, 2026Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.

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May 19, 2026Senate
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
May 14, 2026Senate
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 26, 2025SenateCommittee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 26, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced in Senate

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