Legislation would carve out an exception to national law that outlaws wireless jamming devices. The measure also requires that jamming devices and systems be approved by the FCC and may only be sold, marketed or operated by approved correctional facilities.
– The Senate Commerce Committee approved Aug. 5 legislation that would allow states to petition the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) to operate wireless
jamming devices in correctional facilities. Current law prohibits interference with wireless services, a safeguard to ensure the dependabili…