What does Preamble of Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act 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 the issue of prohibited phones in correctional facilities and related matters.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act do?

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

What does PROHIBITED PROVISION OF A PHONE. of Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act 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) outlining 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 Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act 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 cover inmates who make, possess, obtain, or attempt to make or obtain prohibited objects as defined in 18 U.S.C. section 1791(d)(1). The Director shall update policies as needed to improve protections for incarcerated individuals and staff.

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Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

Last updated: 2/26/2025 · Introduced: 2/26/2025

Author: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill increases the potential prison sentence to two years for providing a prohibited phone to someone in a correctional facility.
It mandates a review of Bureau of Prisons policies concerning prohibited objects, such as phones, to enhance safety for incarcerated individuals and staff.
The bill amends existing federal law to specify penalties for different types of violations related to prohibited objects within correctional facilities.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 3353(In Committee)Official page

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