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SJR0617Introduced in the Senate

A RESOLUTION urging the passage of H.R. 2350 (S. 1137) of the 119th Congress to permit states to deploy cell-phone jamming systems in prisons.

Engrossed

Introduced by Tom Hatcher, District 2

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Urges the U.S. Congress to enact H.R. 2350 (S. 1137), which permits states to deploy cell-phone jamming systems in prisons.

Where it stands

Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee

March 16, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · March 12, 2026

29

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

What do people think?

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See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Adam Lowe1Yes
Tom Hatcher2Yes
Robert Harshbarger4Yes
Randy McNally5Yes
Becky Massey6Yes
Richard Briggs7Yes
Jessie Seal8Yes
Steve Southerland9Yes
Bo Watson11Yes
Ken Yager12Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/3/2026

  5. Recommended for adoption by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee

  6. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026

  7. Sponsor(s) Added.

  8. Senate Reset on calendar for 3/12/2026

  9. Sponsor(s) Added.

  10. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026

  11. Adopted, Ayes 29, Nays 0

  12. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  13. Sponsor(s) Added.

  14. Ref. to State & Local Government Committee

  15. Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee

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