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Contraband Elimination and Safety Act of 2021

Introduced: March 19, 2021 Introduced by: Horsford, Steven Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 19, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Contraband Elimination and Safety Act of 2021

This bill directs the Bureau of Prisons to establish a pilot program to screen mail and packages for contraband at an offsite secure facility before the mail and packages arrive at a federal prison facility.

What's happening now October 19, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2092: Contraband Elimination and Safety Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2092/
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"H.R. 2092: Contraband Elimination and Safety Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2092/.
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H.R. 2092, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2092/.
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