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Shark Attack Alert Bill
Recent Bills/Shark Attack Alert Bill

Shark Attack Alert Bill

IntroducedN/A
Became Law1 month ago
Intro
Senate
House
Pres
Became Public Law No: 119-100.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsFishesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsEmergency communications systems
Why This Matters

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks. It sets a deadline for the FCC to implement this change within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

If you visit the beach, you could receive timely alerts about shark attacks to help keep you safe while swimming.
Who this affects
Beachgoers · Swimmers
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The bill defines a shark attack as an event that qualifies for an Alert Message under federal regulations.
  2. 2The FCC must issue an order to implement this alert system within six months of the bill becoming law.
  3. 3This change aims to improve public safety for beachgoers and swimmers in areas where shark attacks could occur.
Read the detailed summary

Lulu’s Law This act requires the Federal Communications Commission to issue an order explicitly permitting the transmission of wireless emergency alerts to mobile phones in the event of a shark attack.(Under current regulations, authorized government authorities are permitted to send wireless emergency alerts regarding public safety emergencies, including severe weather, missing children, and other threats to life or property.)

Bill Progress4 of 4
Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
Senate
House
Pres
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Sponsors
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SenateJul 8, 2025
HouseMay 20
House Vote
Yes 401No 6Not Voting 24
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PresidentJun 26

Became Public Law

The President

Donald Trump
President
Became Law
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