Increase penalties for smuggling contraband into federal prisons.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act?
The Senate passed S. 736 on June 14, 2026, and the bill now moves to the House for consideration. House leadership must decide when to schedule a floor vote, which serves as the primary constraint for the bill. While the Senate has acted, similar proposals often fail to become law because the House does not always prioritize bills passed by the other chamber.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act (S. 736 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4142 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4142 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 10161 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10161 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Chuck Grassley (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.