Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

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Bill ID: 119/s/736
Last Updated: June 15, 2026

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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

ID: G000386

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Bill Summary

Joy, another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this masterpiece, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act (because, of course, it needs a dramatic name) claims to increase penalties for providing prohibited phones in correctional facilities. How noble. In reality, it's just a Band-Aid on a bullet wound, designed to make politicians look tough on crime while ignoring the root causes of prison contraband.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends Section 1791(b) of title 18, United States Code, to increase penalties for providing prohibited phones. Wow, a whole two years of imprisonment or a fine – I'm sure that'll deter all the hardened criminals out there. The bill also requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to review and update policies related to prohibited objects in prisons. Because, clearly, the problem is that the policies aren't strict enough, not that the prisons are understaffed, underfunded, and poorly managed.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: prisoners, prison staff, and the phone industry (which will likely find ways to exploit this new "regulation" for their own gain). Oh, and let's not forget the politicians who get to grandstand about being tough on crime while doing nothing to address the systemic issues plaguing our correctional system.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill will have all the impact of a placebo on a terminally ill patient. It won't reduce prison contraband, but it might make some politicians look good for a news cycle or two. The real implications are that it will further burden an already overburdened prison system, waste resources on ineffective penalties, and distract from meaningful reforms that could actually improve prison safety and rehabilitation.

In conclusion, this bill is a symptom of a deeper disease: the chronic inability of politicians to address complex problems with anything other than simplistic, punitive measures. It's a classic case of legislative myopia, where the "cure" is worse than the disease. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch this farce unfold – like diagnosing the stupidity that led to this bill in the first place.

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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$130,307
63 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$3,000
Individuals
$127,307

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

ID: O000174

Top Contributors

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THOMAS, TORI
Individual MCLEAN, VA
$9,100
Jun 30, 2024
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MCCLURE, RODERICK
RODFATHER PRODUCTIONS BUSINESS OWNER
Individual ALPHARETTA, GA
$6,600
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MCCLURE, RODERICK
Individual ALPHARETTA, GA
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Dec 23, 2024
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HOLLANDER, ELLEN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual ROSWELL, GA
$5,000
Oct 6, 2024
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HOLLANDER, ELLEN
Individual ROSWELL, GA
$5,000
Oct 14, 2024
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MILLER, KRISTIE
SELF EMPLOYED WRITER
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
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RECHNITZ, JOAN
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual RED BANK, NJ
$3,300
Apr 22, 2024
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HOPPER, HEIDI
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual MENLO PARK, CA
$3,300
May 3, 2024
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BRASCH, JOHN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual LINCOLN, NE
$3,300
Apr 16, 2024
10
ARNOLD, JOHN
ARNOLD VENTURES CO-FOUNDER
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Apr 2, 2024

Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

ID: H001079

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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
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$1,500
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$1,000
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
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$250
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LUROS, HILARY
HOUSEWIFE HOUSEWIFE
Individual SUGAR LAND, TX
$6,600
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LUROS, HILARY
HOUSEWIFE HOUSEWIFE
Individual SUGAR LAND, TX
$6,600
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BESSENT, SCOTT
KEY SQUARE GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Individual CHARLESTON, SC
$6,600
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HIGH PLAINS ACRES LLP ATTORNEY/AGRICULTURE
Individual CHARLESTON, SC
$6,600
Dec 31, 2024
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CASTLE, JOHN
CASTLE HARLAN MERCHANT BANKER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
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SEEMANN, WILLIAM III
SEEMANN COMPOSITES CHAIRMAN
Individual PASS CHRISTIAN, MS
$6,600
Jun 20, 2024

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

ID: B001288

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CHEROKEE NATION
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$1,000
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ISEMAN, HENRY
PENTA MEDICAL RECYCLING PRESIDENT
Individual NEW YORK, NY
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GELBWACHS, CHANA
BIG STILL LIQUORS PARTNER
Individual LAKEWOOD, NJ
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LEIDER ENTERPRISES INC DIRECTOR
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Individual LAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
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Individual LAKEWOOD, NJ
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Mar 29, 2024
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WAGNER, KAREN E.
DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL ATTORNEY
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WAGNER, KAREN E.
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Sep 26, 2023
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ISEMAN, HENRY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
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Apr 19, 2023

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

ID: C001098

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WINRED
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
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WINRED
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Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

ID: C000880

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ARNOLD, JOHN D. MR.
NONE RETIRED
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LEPRINO, TERRY L
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Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]

ID: M001244

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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

ID: B001243

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$500
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KING, RODNEY W.
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Individual COLUMBIA CITY, IN
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PRESCOTT INVESTORS INC. INVESTOR
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$10,000
May 13, 2024
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GAMBLE, KATHRYN
UNAKA CO BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
Individual DALLAS, TX
$9,900
Jul 15, 2024

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

ID: G000359

Top Contributors

10

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WINRED PAC
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$3,833
Oct 15, 2024
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CATAWBA INDIAN NATION
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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

ID: K000367

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LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE
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$3,300
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NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIDLAND, MI
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Individual BETHESDA, MD
$6,600
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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

ID: T000476

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SASTRY, ASHWANI
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$3,400
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BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
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BLACKSTONE FINANCE EXECUTIVE
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BLACKSTONE CHAIRMAN
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BLACKSTONE FINANCE
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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped,1 harmed.

  • Section 2 increases penalties for providing a phone in a correctional facility, which could increase operational costs and legal risks for private prison operators (e.g., GEO Group, CoreCivic) that manage such facilities.

  • Section 3 requires the Bureau of Prisons to review and update policies on prohibited objects like phones, potentially increasing demand for surveillance and contraband detection technologies from vendors such as Axon or Palantir.

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