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Senate Dems Demand FCC Enforce Prison Fee Limits

10/28/2025

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Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Senate Democrats urge the FCC to enforce the Martha Wright-Reed law limiting prison fees.
They fault FCC Chair Brendan Carr for delaying implementation and say the delay is unlawful and could raise fees by 83%.
The letter says millions of Americans are harmed because they rely on contact with incarcerated loved ones.
The lawmakers demand the FCC withdraw the delay and implement the cap.

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Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Senate Democrats urge the FCC to enforce the Martha Wright-Reed law limiting prison fees.
They fault FCC Chair Brendan Carr for delaying implementation and say the delay is unlawful and could raise fees by 83%.
The letter says millions of Americans are harmed because they rely on contact with incarcerated loved ones.
The lawmakers demand the FCC withdraw the delay and implement the cap.