Bill · S. 736· Senate(119-S-736)
Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
- Introduced
- 2/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/15/2026 — Held at the desk.
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Grassley
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 9
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Awaiting House
What this bill would do
This Act, titled the "Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act," aims to increase penalties for the prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility. It amends title 18 of the United States Code to include potential imprisonment for up to 2 years for certain violations involving objects specified in subsection (d)(1)(F). Additionally, the bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to review existing policies regarding prohibited objects. Following this review, the Director must update policies as necessary. These updates are intended to improve protections for both incarcerated individuals and staff.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3
The bill increases criminal penalties by adding up to two years of imprisonment for the prohibited provision of a phone.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-1
The bill increases prison sentences for the provision of contraband, which impacts the incarcerated population.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Penalties: By amending title 18, the Act introduces imprisonment for up to 2 years for violations involving specific objects, which may serve as a deterrent (Section 2).
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Policy Improvements: The Director of the Bureau of Prisons is required to review and update policies regarding prohibited objects to improve protections for incarcerated individuals and staff (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Imprisonment Risk: The amendment to title 18 introduces a provision where individuals could face imprisonment for not more than 2 years for certain violations (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents-1
- 6/15/2026
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 6/12/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 6/10/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723, S2726; text: CR S2726)
- 6/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.
- 5/18/2026
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 5/14/2026
- Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 5/12/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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