What does Preamble of HR 3353 do?

This bill aims to increase the penalty for the prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility. The bill's stated purpose is to address issues related to phones in correctional facilities and includes 'other purposes' not specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 3353 do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act''.

What does PROHIBITED PROVISION OF A PHONE. of HR 3353 do?

This section amends Section 1791(b) of Title 18, United States Code. Paragraphs (4) and (5) of Section 1791(b) are redesignated as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively. A new paragraph (4) is inserted after paragraph (3) specifying imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or both, for violations of subsection (a)(1) if the object is specified in subsection (d)(1)(F). Paragraph (5), as redesignated, is amended to include language related to violations of subsection (a)(2).

What does REVIEW OF POLICIES. of HR 3353 do?

This section requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to review policies related to inmates and prohibited objects. The review must be completed within one year of the Act's enactment. The Bureau of Prisons policies being reviewed pertain to inmates who make, possess, obtain, or attempt to make or obtain prohibited objects as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1791(d)(1). The Director must update these policies if necessary to improve protections for incarcerated individuals and staff.

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Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act — HR. 3353

Last updated: 5/13/2025 · Introduced: 5/13/2025

Author: Laurel Lee (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill increases the potential prison sentence to two years for providing prohibited items, specifically phones, to correctional facilities.
The Bureau of Prisons must review its policies regarding prohibited objects in correctional facilities and update them as needed to enhance safety for both incarcerated individuals and staff.
The bill formally designates the legislation as the 'Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act'.

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