Lulu’s Law
Shark Attacks: Emergency Phone Alerts
Lulu’s Law has passed the Senate and is currently waiting at the desk for further action. It is actively moving through the legislative process. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has already passed the Senate and addresses a clear public safety concern with little to no cost or political pushback.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to add shark attacks to the list of reasons for sending emergency alerts to cell phones. These are the same types of loud alerts used for flash floods or missing children.
- The new rules would allow local authorities to warn people on the beach or in the water if a shark attack just happened nearby. This helps people stay safe by giving them a quick heads up to get out of the ocean.
- The government agency has about six months to update its rules once the bill is signed into law. It does not force cities to send alerts but gives them the legal tool to do so if they choose.
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Milestones
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4261; text: CR S4261)
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Lulu’s Law
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