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Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009
4/7/2025, 2:52 PM
Summary of Bill S 251
Bill 111 s 251, also known as the Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of illegal communication devices in prisons. The bill sought to prohibit the possession and use of cell phones and other communication devices by inmates in federal prisons.
The bill proposed harsh penalties for inmates found in possession of such devices, including additional prison time and fines. It also called for increased security measures to prevent the smuggling of communication devices into prisons.
Additionally, the Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 aimed to improve communication between prison staff and law enforcement agencies to better monitor and track illegal communication activities within prisons. Overall, the bill was designed to enhance the safety and security of prisons by cracking down on the use of unauthorized communication devices by inmates. It received bipartisan support in Congress and was ultimately passed into law.
The bill proposed harsh penalties for inmates found in possession of such devices, including additional prison time and fines. It also called for increased security measures to prevent the smuggling of communication devices into prisons.
Additionally, the Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 aimed to improve communication between prison staff and law enforcement agencies to better monitor and track illegal communication activities within prisons. Overall, the bill was designed to enhance the safety and security of prisons by cracking down on the use of unauthorized communication devices by inmates. It received bipartisan support in Congress and was ultimately passed into law.
Current Status of Bill S 251
Bill S 251 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2009. Bill S 251 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the Senate on January 15, 2009. Bill S 251's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of October 19, 2009
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 251
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 251
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 251
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