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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3577· House(119-HR-3577)

END CELLS Act

Rep. Bilirakis
Age: 63 years
Florida
Introduced
5/23/2025
Last activity
5/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Gus Bilirakis
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 0
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "END CELLS Act," seeks to amend the Communications Act of 1934. It aims to create new prohibitions and higher penalties regarding the possession or provision of wireless communications devices in detention facilities. Under this Act, it would be unlawful to provide, facilitate, or possess such devices in violation of Federal or State rules. The bill establishes civil forfeiture penalties of up to $50,000 per violation or day. It also includes criminal fines of up to $50,000 for willful and knowing violations.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+2

    The bill expands federal authority to penalize the possession and provision of wireless devices in state and federal facilities.

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+1

    By restricting unauthorized wireless devices, it could theoretically enhance the security of detention facility networks.

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+1

    The act facilitates more controlled communication environments within government-monitored detention facilities.

The opposite· 3 of 7

  • Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3

    The bill introduces harsher criminal fines and maintains the possibility of imprisonment for possessing or providing communication devices.

  • Does this change how police departments operate?-2

    The bill increases penalties and surveillance potential within detention facilities rather than reforming policing practices.

  • Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?-2

    The bill restricts the ability of detained individuals to communicate via wireless devices.