Summary

Strengthens federal penalties for possession or provision of a specified prison contraband item by adding a criminal penalty that can include up to 2 years imprisonment (and fines). It also directs the Bureau of Prisons to review and, if needed, update its policies on inmates who make, have, obtain, or try to make or obtain a “prohibited object” within one year of enactment. The bill also designates a short title.

• Creates a specific criminal penalty — up to 2 years imprisonment (and/or fines) — for possession/provision of a particular prohibited prison contraband item under federal law.
• Requires the Bureau of Prisons to review and, if needed, update policies on inmates making, possessing, obtaining, or attempting to obtain prohibited objects within one year.
• Modifies the text and paragraph organization of 18 U.S.C. § 1791 to insert the new penalty.
• Applies to federal law and federal custody rather than directly changing state correctional laws.
• Does not specify new funding to carry out the BOP policy review or to enforce additional prosecutions.
• Aims to improve safety for incarcerated people and staff by bolstering penalties and prompting policy updates.
• The enhanced penalty applies only to the specific item(s) listed in the statute’s definition of prohibited objects, not to all contraband generally.
• May increase prosecutions or disciplinary actions related to the identified prohibited item, depending on enforcement choices.