A bill to amend chapter 87 of title 18, United States Code, to improve provisions imposing criminal penalties for contraband and riots in Federal prisons.

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code in regard to providing or possessing contraband in Federal prison. Makes it a Federal offense for any person to provide an inmate with: (1) a firearm or other destructive device; (2) any weapon or object that may be used as a means to facilitate escape; (3) narcotic drugs; (4) controlled substances; (5) alcoholic beverages; (6) U.S. currency; or (7) any object that threatens the security of such prison or the life, health, and safety of an individual. Prohibits Federal inmates from possessing the above. Establishes penalties based upon the kind of contraband either provided or possessed. Provides for imprisonment for not more than ten years for any person who intentionally causes or furthers a riot in a Federal prison.

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 30 July 1984

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 25 July 1984

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 June 1984

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