Bill > HR3353

This bill, named after Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati, aims to increase penalties for bringing phones into correctional facilities and improve prison safety policies. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 1791 of Title 18 of the United States Code to create stricter consequences for introducing prohibited objects (in this case, phones) into prisons. Under the new provisions, individuals who bring phones into correctional facilities could face up to 2 years of imprisonment. Additionally, the bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a comprehensive review of existing policies related to prohibited objects within one year of the Act's enactment, with the goal of developing updated guidelines that enhance protections for both inmates and correctional staff. The bill represents an effort to address contraband in prisons, particularly the unauthorized introduction of communication devices that can potentially be used to facilitate illegal activities or compromise prison security.

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