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.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateReported by Mr. Cruz, without amendment
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Mrs. Britt (for herself, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Warnock, Mrs. Fischer, …
Mrs. Britt (for herself, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Warnock, Mrs. Fischer, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, named "Lulu's Law," requires the FCC to issue an order within 180 days allowing shark attacks to be included as events for which wireless emergency alerts can be transmitted to cell phones in affected areas.
Who Benefits and How
Beachgoers and coastal communities benefit from faster notification of shark attacks in their area. Local emergency management can use existing wireless alert infrastructure to warn the public. Lives may be saved through faster communication of shark sightings and attacks.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The FCC must issue the order within 180 days. Wireless carriers may need to update their systems to include shark attacks as an alert category. The burden is minimal as this uses existing WEA infrastructure.
Key Provisions
- Requires FCC order within 180 days of enactment
- Adds shark attacks as eligible events for wireless emergency alerts
- Uses existing Alert Message framework under FCC regulations
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires the FCC to issue an order within 180 days allowing wireless emergency alerts (WEA) to be transmitted for shark attacks.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand existing emergency alert system to cover shark attacks"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "fcc"
- → Federal Communications Commission
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
As defined in section 10.10(a) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations
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