Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023
3/13/2024, 4:29 PMSummary of Bill S 1047
The Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1047, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of cellphone jamming in correctional facilities.Cellphone jamming is the practice of blocking cellphone signals within a certain area, such as a prison, in order to prevent inmates from using cellphones to coordinate illegal activities. While this practice is currently illegal under federal law, some correctional facilities have been using cellphone jamming devices anyway, citing concerns about inmate safety and security.
The Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023 seeks to clarify the legality of cellphone jamming in correctional facilities. The bill would allow for the use of cellphone jamming devices in prisons, but only under certain conditions. For example, correctional facilities would be required to obtain a waiver from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) before using a jamming device, and they would have to demonstrate that they have taken steps to minimize interference with nearby cellphone signals. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that cellphone jamming is only used as a last resort, and that inmates still have access to legal communication channels, such as landline phones or monitored email systems. The bill also includes measures to prevent abuse of cellphone jamming devices, such as requiring regular reporting on their use and effectiveness. Overall, the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023 aims to strike a balance between the safety and security concerns of correctional facilities and the need to protect the rights of inmates. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
Congressional Summary of S 1047
Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023
This bill allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities.
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Current Status of Bill S 1047
Bill S 1047 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill S 1047 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2023. Bill S 1047's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 29, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1047
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1047
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1047
Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes.Comments
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