S.736

Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

Chamber Passed·6/15/26

Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act increases penalties for providing phones in correctional facilities.

The Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act increases the penalty for providing a phone in a correctional facility. It amends Section 1791(b) of title 18, United States Code, to impose a maximum 2-year imprisonment for such violations. The Director of the Bureau of Prisons must review and update policies related to inmates possessing prohibited objects within a year of enactment to enhance protections for incarcerated individuals and staff.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · Jun 15
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 14

9:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Apr 30

10:15 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 15

House

Received in the House.

Jun 15

House

Held at the desk.

Jun 12

Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.