H.R. 2076 Reported by committee Science, Technology, Communications

Lulu’s Law

To require the Federal Communications Commission to issue an order providing that a shark attack is an event for which a wireless emergency alert may be transmitted, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] Introduced March 11, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (3 D) Latest action April 9, 2026

Summary

Lulu’s Law
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to issue an order explicitly permitting the transmission of wireless emergency alerts to mobile phones in the event of a shark attack. 
(Under current regulations, authorized government authorities are permitted to send wireless emergency alerts regarding public safety emergencies, including severe weather, missing children, and other threats to life or property.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Apr 9, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
  2. Apr 9, 2026 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-598.
  3. Jan 15, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  4. Jan 15, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Mar 11, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  6. Mar 11, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  7. Mar 11, 2025 Introduced in House

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