Congress·Reported·H.R. 2076

Lulu’s Law

Shark Attack Emergency Alerts

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Next up: The House

Lulu’s Law is currently waiting for a vote by the full House of Representatives after being placed on the Union Calendar on April 8, 2026. While the bill has successfully moved through committee, it is now up to House leadership to decide when or if it will receive a floor vote. The bill remains active, but it must wait for time to be scheduled on the House floor.

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How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 9376 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9376 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would require the Federal Communications Commission to change its rules so that shark attacks can be reported through wireless emergency alerts. These are the same types of loud notifications you get on your phone for severe weather or missing children.
The change would allow local officials to quickly warn people at the beach if a shark attack has just occurred nearby. This helps swimmers and surfers know they should get out of the water immediately to stay safe.
If the bill is passed and signed into law, the government would have 180 days to set up the new rules. This would give coastal communities a new tool to help protect the public from dangerous wildlife encounters.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

4 milestones7 actions

Apr 9, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Apr 9, 2026House

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-598.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jan 15, 2026House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Jan 15, 2026House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 11, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Lulu’s Law

Bill NumberHR 2076

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.

Data Sources

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