Lulu’s Law
Summary
What This Bill Does
Lulu's Law adds shark attacks to the events that can trigger Wireless Emergency Alerts. The bill uses the existing FCC definition of Alert Message in 47 CFR 10.10(a) or a successor regulation. Within 180 days after enactment, the Federal Communications Commission must issue an order providing that a shark attack is an event for which an Alert Message may be transmitted. The bill does not itself send alerts; it changes the federal alerting framework so authorized alert originators can use Wireless Emergency Alerts for shark attack events.
Who Benefits and How
Beachgoers and swimmers benefit because shark attack alerts could be sent quickly to mobile devices in affected areas. Coastal communities benefit from an additional public-safety warning tool during shark attack events. Local emergency managers benefit from a clearer federal basis for using Wireless Emergency Alerts for shark attacks. Wireless providers benefit from FCC direction on when these alert messages may be transmitted. Families and visitors in beach areas benefit from faster risk information during an emergency.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Federal Communications Commission must issue the required order within 180 days. Authorized alert originators must decide when a shark attack alert is appropriate and ensure messages are accurate. Wireless providers must transmit eligible Wireless Emergency Alerts through the existing alert system. Local public-safety agencies may need procedures for verifying shark attack events and requesting alerts. Coastal tourism officials may face pressure to balance timely warnings with avoiding unnecessary alarm.
Key Provisions
- Defines Alert Message by reference to FCC Wireless Emergency Alert regulations.
- Requires the FCC to issue an order within 180 days after enactment.
- Provides that a shark attack is an event eligible for Wireless Emergency Alert transmission.
- Uses the existing Wireless Emergency Alert framework rather than creating a separate alert system.
- Supports mobile-device warning capability for shark attack emergencies.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires the Federal Communications Commission to issue an order within 180 days allowing Wireless Emergency Alert messages to be transmitted for shark attacks.
Key Policy Areas
Emergency Alerts, Telecommunications, Public Safety
Primary Purpose
Requires the Federal Communications Commission to issue an order within 180 days allowing Wireless Emergency Alert messages to be transmitted for shark attacks.
Policy Domains
House resolution provisions
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Beachgoers
- Swimmers
- Coastal communities
- Local emergency managers
- Wireless providers
- Families visiting beach areas
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Federal Communications Commission
- Authorized alert originators
- Wireless providers
- Local public-safety agencies
- Coastal tourism officials
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. …
Additional sponsors: Mr. Figures, Ms. Sewell, and Mr. Vindman
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the …
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mr. Palmer introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "fcc"
- → Federal Communications Commission
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