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H.R. 2380 118th Congress House

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023

Official title: To provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 29, 2023 Introduced by: David Kustoff Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 7, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 29, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1532)
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 Latest action April 7, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023

This bill allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1047 Identical bill Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023
  • HR 8645 Reintroduction of Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 1

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 Cosponsors 31
All 31 Republican 29
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Nov 20, 2024
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Oct 8, 2024
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Rose, John W.
Tennessee · Sep 24, 2024
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Collins, Mike
Georgia · Jun 25, 2024
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Carey, Mike
Ohio · Oct 3, 2023
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Jul 10, 2023
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Jun 13, 2023
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Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Apr 28, 2023
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Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Apr 17, 2023
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Guest, Michael
Mississippi · Apr 17, 2023
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Mar 29, 2023
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Mar 29, 2023
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Mar 29, 2023
Duncan, Jeff
· Mar 29, 2023
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Fitzgerald, Scott
Wisconsin · Mar 29, 2023
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Flood, Mike
Nebraska · Mar 29, 2023
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Franklin, Scott
Florida · Mar 29, 2023
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Fry, Russell
South Carolina · Mar 29, 2023
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Gimenez, Carlos A.
Florida · Mar 29, 2023
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Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Mar 29, 2023
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Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Mar 29, 2023
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Issa, Darrell
California · Mar 29, 2023
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Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Mar 29, 2023
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Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · Mar 29, 2023
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LaMalfa, Doug
California · Mar 29, 2023
Lamborn, Doug
· Mar 29, 2023
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Mar 29, 2023
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Scott, Austin
Georgia · Mar 29, 2023
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Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Mar 29, 2023
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Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Mar 29, 2023
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Mar 29, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2380: Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2380/
MLA
"H.R. 2380: Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2380/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 2380, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2380/.
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[H.R. 2380: Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2380/)
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