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Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

USA119th CongressS-736| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2026
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (17)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to strengthen security within correctional facilities by increasing penalties for providing contraband and by mandating a review of existing policies. Specifically, it amends federal law to impose a new penalty of up to two years imprisonment for individuals who provide a phone or other wireless communication device to an inmate. Additionally, the legislation directs the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a comprehensive review of current policies related to inmates possessing or obtaining prohibited objects. Within one year of the bill's enactment, these policies must be updated as necessary to enhance the safety and protection of both incarcerated individuals and correctional staff.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5284
Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4142
Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3353
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 19, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
May 19, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.
Jun 10, 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723, S2726; text: CR S2726)
Jun 10, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 12, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 15, 2026
Received in the House.
Jun 15, 2026
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5284
    Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4142
    Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3353
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • May 19, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.


  • May 19, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.


  • June 10, 2026
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723, S2726; text: CR S2726)


  • June 10, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 12, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 15, 2026
    Received in the House.


  • June 15, 2026
    Held at the desk.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3353: Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
Correctional facilities and imprisonmentSmuggling and traffickingTelephone and wireless communication

Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

USA119th CongressS-736| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2026
This bill aims to strengthen security within correctional facilities by increasing penalties for providing contraband and by mandating a review of existing policies. Specifically, it amends federal law to impose a new penalty of up to two years imprisonment for individuals who provide a phone or other wireless communication device to an inmate. Additionally, the legislation directs the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a comprehensive review of current policies related to inmates possessing or obtaining prohibited objects. Within one year of the bill's enactment, these policies must be updated as necessary to enhance the safety and protection of both incarcerated individuals and correctional staff.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5284
Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4142
Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3353
Introduced in House
May 14, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 19, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
May 19, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.
Jun 10, 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723, S2726; text: CR S2726)
Jun 10, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 12, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 15, 2026
Received in the House.
Jun 15, 2026
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5284
    Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4142
    Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3353
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • May 19, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.


  • May 19, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.


  • June 10, 2026
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723, S2726; text: CR S2726)


  • June 10, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 12, 2026
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 15, 2026
    Received in the House.


  • June 15, 2026
    Held at the desk.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (17)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3353: Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Correctional facilities and imprisonmentSmuggling and traffickingTelephone and wireless communication