END CELLS in CELLS Act

Bill 118 HR 3949, also known as the END CELLS in CELLS Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of cell phone use in correctional facilities. The bill seeks to prohibit the use of cell phones by inmates in federal prisons and to establish penalties for those found in possession of such devices.

The END CELLS in CELLS Act is designed to combat the use of cell phones by inmates to engage in criminal activities, such as coordinating drug trafficking operations or orchestrating violent acts both inside and outside of prison walls. The bill recognizes the serious threat that cell phones pose to the safety and security of correctional facilities and aims to prevent inmates from using these devices to further their criminal enterprises.

Under the provisions of the END CELLS in CELLS Act, inmates found in possession of cell phones would face disciplinary action, including the loss of privileges and potential criminal charges. The bill also calls for increased security measures to prevent cell phones from being smuggled into prisons and for the implementation of technology to detect and block cell phone signals within correctional facilities. Overall, the END CELLS in CELLS Act is a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue within the US prison system and to enhance the safety and security of both inmates and correctional staff. By prohibiting the use of cell phones by inmates and implementing stricter penalties for those found in possession of such devices, the bill aims to disrupt criminal activities within prisons and to protect the public from the potential harm caused by inmates using cell phones to coordinate illegal activities.