United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

HR 3577 — END CELLS Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds new prohibitions and penalties related to the provision and possession of wireless communications devices in detention facilities.

  • 47 U.S.C. § 501

    SEC. 512. PROVIDING OR POSSESSING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES IN DETENTION FACILITIES.

    Introduces a new section that creates specific prohibitions related to wireless communications devices in detention facilities.

  • 47 U.S.C. § 501

    by a fine of not more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or both; → be fined not more than $50,000 for each violation, in lieu of the fine provided by section 501 for such a violation.

    Increases the maximum fine for violations related to wireless communications devices to $50,000, replacing the existing $10,000 fine from section 501.

  • 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)

    the amount of any forfeiture penalty determined or imposed under such section for a violation of subsection (a) shall not exceed $50,000 → the amount of any forfeiture penalty determined or imposed under such section for a violation of subsection (a) shall not exceed $50,000 for each violation or each day of a continuing violation, except that the amount assessed for any continuing violation shall not exceed a total of $1,000,000 for any single act or failure to act.

    Establishes a higher forfeiture penalty structure for violations associated with wireless communications devices in detention facilities.

  • 47 U.S.C. § 503(b)

    Notwithstanding paragraph (6) of section 503(b), no forfeiture penalty for violation of subsection (a) shall be determined or imposed against any person if the violation charged occurred more than 2 years prior to the date of issuance of the notice required by paragraph (3) of section 503(b) → Notwithstanding paragraph (6) of section 503(b), no forfeiture penalty for violation of subsection (a) shall be determined or imposed against any person if the violation charged occurred more than 2 years prior to the date of issuance of the notice required by paragraph (3) of section 503(b) or the notice of apparent liability required by paragraph (4) of section 503(b) (as the case may be).

    Clarifies the statute of limitations concerning forfeiture penalties for violations of the new subsection.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 540 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (540)

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Subjects

healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 3577?
HR 3577 is sponsored by Weber, Randy K. Sr. (Republican), Balderson, Troy (Republican), Pfluger, August (Republican), Allen, Rick W. (Republican), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (Republican), and Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3577?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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