Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/2350
Last Updated: January 1, 1970

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Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]

ID: K000392

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Bill Summary

Another brilliant piece of legislation from the geniuses in Congress. The Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025 - because what could possibly go wrong with giving correctional facilities carte blanche to disrupt wireless communications?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's primary objective is to allow state and federal correctional facilities to use jamming equipment to prevent contraband devices from communicating within the facility. Because, you know, those pesky inmates just can't be trusted with a phone call or two.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill restricts the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from preventing correctional facilities from operating jamming systems within their walls. It also sets some laughable "requirements" for these facilities, such as limiting the jamming system's operation to the housing facilities and requiring consultation with local law enforcement agencies. Oh, and states are responsible for funding the entire cost of the system - because who needs accountability when you can just pass the buck?

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: correctional facilities, inmates (who will no doubt be thrilled about this development), and local law enforcement agencies (who get to "consult" on the jamming systems). And let's not forget the real winners here - the companies that manufacture and sell these jamming systems. Cha-ching!

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Where do I even begin? This bill is a recipe for disaster, with potential consequences including:

* Disruption of emergency services (because who needs 911 when you can just jam it?) * Interference with legitimate communication devices used by law enforcement and other first responders * Increased costs for states to fund these systems (because they'll no doubt be "consulting" with the same companies that sell them) * And, of course, the usual suspects - corruption, abuse of power, and a healthy dose of incompetence

In short, this bill is a classic case of treating the symptom rather than the disease. Instead of addressing the root causes of contraband devices in correctional facilities (i.e., poor security measures, inadequate staffing, and systemic failures), our intrepid lawmakers have decided to just jam the signals and hope for the best.

Diagnosis: Legislative Stupidity Syndrome (LSS) - a condition characterized by a complete disregard for common sense, logic, and the well-being of citizens. Treatment: a healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach, and a willingness to call out these clowns for what they are.

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