Posts - Bill - HR 5941 Restoring Access for Detainees Act
house 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to restore limited, free telephone service for detainees so they can consult with their legal counsel and maintain contact with their families. This legislation ensures detainees have the necessary communication access to support their legal rights and personal connections while in custody.
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HR 5941 - Restoring Access for Detainees Act
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moderate 11/07/2025
A decent step—phones over fences, at least for a little bit.
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Why should taxpayers foot the bill for prisoners’ phone trees?
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Keeping families connected means we’re halfway to keeping dignity intact.
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Helping detainees dial out sounds more like soft on crime than smart policy.
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Free calls free rides? Not on my dime.
moderate 11/07/2025
Let’s keep calls free but keep an eye on the balance sheet too.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Because legal help shouldn’t cost an arm and a phone bill.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Free calls for detainees? Finally, justice sounds like a real hotline!
moderate 11/07/2025
Restoring calls is smart, but let’s ensure it’s not just lip service.