Federal · 119th Congress
Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Summary
This bill increases federal criminal penalties for providing or attempting to provide a cell phone to an individual who is incarcerated at a prison.
Sponsor
Cosponsors17
Cory A. BookerDU.S. Senator · NJ
Cindy Hyde-SmithRU.S. Senator · MS
Jon OssoffDU.S. Senator · GA
Ted CruzRU.S. Senator · TX
Mike CrapoRU.S. Senator · ID
Ashley MoodyRU.S. Senator · FL
Marsha BlackburnRU.S. Senator · TN
Lindsey GrahamRU.S. Senator · SC
Richard BlumenthalDU.S. Senator · CT
Richard J. DurbinDU.S. Senator · IL
Mazie K. HironoDU.S. Senator · HI
Amy KlobucharDU.S. Senator · MN12 of 17
Other titles2
A bill to increase the penalty for prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to SenateShort Title(s) as Passed Senate
Legislative history8
Jun 15, 2026
House · FloorHeld at the desk.
Jun 15, 2026
House · FloorReceived in the House.
Jun 12, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 10, 2026
Senate · FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2723, S2726; text: CR S2726)
May 19, 2026
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.
May 19, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
May 14, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 26, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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