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Marc Fischer Memorial Act

USA119th CongressHR-1046| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (131)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Harold Rogers (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to prevent fentanyl and other synthetic drugs from entering federal correctional facilities through postal mail. Congressional findings emphasize that inmate mail is a primary entry point for drug smuggling, leading to a significant rise in drug overdoses and posing serious threats to the health and safety of both employees and inmates. Within 180 days of enactment, the Director must evaluate existing drug interdiction equipment and technologies used across various correctional facilities. Following this evaluation, a detailed strategy must be submitted to Congress within 90 days, outlining how all federal correctional facilities will achieve the capability to protect staff and inmates from drug exposure and ensure 100 percent scanning capacity of all incoming mail. The strategy requires that inmates receive a digital copy of their mail within 24 hours, with the original physical copy (if drug-free) delivered within 30 days, while also preserving attorney-client privilege for legal mail. It must include an assessment of necessary technology, personnel, training, and a budgetary proposal for fiscal years 2025-2027. The BOP Director is required to complete the strategy's implementation within three years, subject to appropriations, and provide annual progress reports to Congress on its effectiveness and detected drug quantities.
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Timeline
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1295: BOP SCAN Mail Act
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDrug trafficking and controlled substancesPostal service

Marc Fischer Memorial Act

USA119th CongressHR-1046| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
This bill mandates the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to prevent fentanyl and other synthetic drugs from entering federal correctional facilities through postal mail. Congressional findings emphasize that inmate mail is a primary entry point for drug smuggling, leading to a significant rise in drug overdoses and posing serious threats to the health and safety of both employees and inmates. Within 180 days of enactment, the Director must evaluate existing drug interdiction equipment and technologies used across various correctional facilities. Following this evaluation, a detailed strategy must be submitted to Congress within 90 days, outlining how all federal correctional facilities will achieve the capability to protect staff and inmates from drug exposure and ensure 100 percent scanning capacity of all incoming mail. The strategy requires that inmates receive a digital copy of their mail within 24 hours, with the original physical copy (if drug-free) delivered within 30 days, while also preserving attorney-client privilege for legal mail. It must include an assessment of necessary technology, personnel, training, and a budgetary proposal for fiscal years 2025-2027. The BOP Director is required to complete the strategy's implementation within three years, subject to appropriations, and provide annual progress reports to Congress on its effectiveness and detected drug quantities.
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Timeline
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (131)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Harold Rogers (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1295: BOP SCAN Mail Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDrug trafficking and controlled substancesPostal service