CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

S. 736 · Senate bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Republican bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors

Last activity — Held at the desk.

Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up

Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.

The other chamber will hand it to a committee, place it on its calendar, or leave it where it is. Nothing has been decided, and a bill can sit here indefinitely.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed Senate voice vote
  3. Awaiting House

The Senate by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no senator's position on it was recorded.

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

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    The bill increases criminal penalties by adding up to two years of imprisonment for the prohibited provision of a phone.

  • Scored -1

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The bill increases prison sentences for the provision of contraband, which impacts the incarcerated population.