People who illegally give phones to inmates could face up to 2 years in federal prison. The Bureau of Prisons would also have to review and update its rules on banned items.
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Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act is a House bill awaiting final action. The latest recorded action: Held at the desk.
Latest action on S. 736: Held at the desk.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who illegally bring or give phones to inmates in federal prisons or other facilities covered by federal law. It also affects incarcerated people who are involved with banned items. Prison staff may see changes in how the Bureau of Prisons finds, handles, and punishes contraband cases.
Why this matters: Illegal phones in prison can be used to plan crimes, threaten people, or break prison rules. This bill tries to make phone smuggling riskier by raising the maximum punishment. It could also change daily prison rules after the Bureau of Prisons reviews its contraband policies. The exact changes would depend on what the agency decides after that review.
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Officially: Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
People who illegally give phones to inmates could face up to 2 years in federal prison. The Bureau of Prisons would also have to review and update its rules on banned items.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S736. Modern Action explains Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Passed Senate. Now before the House.
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Introduced
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Passed Senate
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House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Latest: Held at the desk. (6/15/2026)
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Signed into Law
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