S. 1749 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
S. 1749 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Oct 5, 2009, sponsored by Dianne Feinstein with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 5, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 111-225
What it does
Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010 - Amends the federal criminal code to include a phone or other device provided by a commercial mobile service as a "prohibited object" the provision of which to, or the possession of which by, a federal prisoner is prohibited.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 5, 2009
- Passed the SenateApr 13, 2010
- Passed the HouseJul 20, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentJul 29, 2010
- Became lawAug 10, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-225. (Aug 10, 2010)
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- S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
- S. 1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
- S. 1472: Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009
- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
- S. 3397: Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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