S 952
Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019, aims to allow state and federal correctional facilities to use jamming systems to block cell phone signals within their facilities. It specifically clarifies that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cannot prevent these facilities from operating such systems, particularly to prevent communication with contraband devices or between inmates. The bill also outlines requirements for the operation of these systems, including limitations on their scope and the need for consultation with local law enforcement.
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David Perdue
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