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Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

Introduced
Feb 26, 2025
Cosponsors
17
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires federal prisons to use technology to detect and prevent contraband, such as cell phones, from being smuggled into facilities. Funds the purchase and installation of contraband detection systems.

Sponsored By

Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 26, 2025
  5. Jun 15, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects federal prison inmates and staff by reducing the amount of contraband, like cell phones, in prisons, and also impacts prison administrators who will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the new detection systems.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
9backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican7
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 25%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (17)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeSenate Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 15, 2026
Latest ActionHeld at the desk.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.