Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7022

Emergency Alerts: Satellite Warnings for Mobile Phones

Mystic Alerts Act

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This bill, introduced by Representative Pfluger, would allow mobile phone companies to send emergency alerts through satellites. This helps make sure people get life-saving warnings even when they are in remote areas without normal cell service.
Phone companies would have to tell the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) whether they plan to use satellites for alerts. If a company chooses not to provide satellite alerts, they must officially notify their customers so people know their phones might not work for alerts in some places.
The FCC would have one year to create the technical rules and standards for how these satellite alerts should work. They will work with FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security to make sure the system is reliable and easy to use.
This plan is designed to help people like hikers, farmers, and rural residents who often lose cell signal. By using satellites, the government can reach more people during dangerous events like wildfires, floods, or extreme weather.

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Jan 15, 2026House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Jan 15, 2026House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jan 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jan 12, 2026

Introduced in House

Jan 12, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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Congressional Bill

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Mystic Alerts Act

Bill NumberHR 7022

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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D: 2R: 2

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