Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislative proposal, designated as "Lulu's Law," aims to expand the types of events for which Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) can be transmitted. Its primary objective is to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to specifically include shark attacks as an event warranting such an alert. Under the bill's provisions, the FCC is mandated to issue an official order within 180 days of the Act's enactment. This order will formally provide that a shark attack is an event for which an Alert Message, as defined in existing regulations, may be transmitted to the public. The legislation seeks to ensure that communities can receive timely notifications regarding these specific marine incidents.
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Lulu’s Law
USA119th CongressHR-2076| House
| Updated: 1/15/2026
This legislative proposal, designated as "Lulu's Law," aims to expand the types of events for which Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) can be transmitted. Its primary objective is to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to specifically include shark attacks as an event warranting such an alert. Under the bill's provisions, the FCC is mandated to issue an official order within 180 days of the Act's enactment. This order will formally provide that a shark attack is an event for which an Alert Message, as defined in existing regulations, may be transmitted to the public. The legislation seeks to ensure that communities can receive timely notifications regarding these specific marine incidents.