Bill · H.R. 3353· House(119-HR-3353)
Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Laurel Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act." It aims to increase penalties for the prohibited provision of a phone within a correctional facility. Specifically, it amends title 18 of the United States Code to include potential imprisonment of up to 2 years for certain violations. Additionally, the bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a review of existing policies regarding prohibited objects. This review must result in updating policies to improve safety for both staff and incarcerated individuals.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3
The bill increases penalties for providing prohibited objects like phones to include up to two years of imprisonment.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Penalties: The bill amends Section 1791(b) of title 18 to allow for imprisonment of not more than 2 years for violations involving specific objects, which could act as a deterrent against the prohibited provision of phones (Section 2).
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Policy Reviews: The Director of the Bureau of Prisons is required to conduct a review of policies regarding inmates who make, possess, obtain, or attempt to obtain prohibited objects (Section 3, Subsection 1).
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Improved Safety: The bill mandates that the Bureau of Prisons update policies as needed to improve protections for both incarcerated individuals and staff (Section 3, Subsection 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Imprisonment: The amendment to Section 1791(b) introduces a provision where a violation could result in imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or both (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-3
- 3/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
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