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H.R. 1954 (116th)

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019

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Introduced

28 March 2019

Last action

29 March 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8], William Timmons, Tom Rice, J. Hill, Steve Womack, Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Frank Lucas, Bradley Byrne, Jeff Duncan

Subjects

Housing

Source updated

5 December 2025

Housing

Summary

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2019 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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Timeline

  1. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 March 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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