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S. 1003 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
10 members · Left 2 · Center 2 · Right 6 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd (R-AL) (Introduced 03/12/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 10 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/26/2026 Became Public Law No: 119-100. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Public Law: Public Law 119-100
Public Law (06/26/2026)
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.)
S1003 ENR: Lulu’s Law U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Saturday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty six S. 1003
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT 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. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as Lulu’s Law. 2. Wireless emergency alerts (a) Definition In this section, the term Alert Message has the meaning given the term in section 10.10(a) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (b) Requirement Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall issue an order to provide that a shark attack is an event for which an Alert Message may be transmitted. Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
119 S1003 ES: Lulu’s Law U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1003IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as Lulu’s Law.2.Wireless emergency alerts(a)DefinitionIn this section, the term Alert Message has the meaning given the term in section 10.10(a) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.(b)RequirementNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall issue an order to provide that a shark attack is an event for which an Alert Message may be transmitted.Passed the Senate July 8, 2025.Secretary
119 S1003 IS: Lulu’s Law U.S. Senate 2025-03-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1003IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 12, 2025Mrs. Britt (for herself, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Warnock, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Ricketts, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Tuberville, and Mr. Cassidy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as Lulu’s Law.2.Wireless emergency alerts(a)DefinitionIn this section, the term Alert Message has the meaning given the term in section 10.10(a) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.(b)RequirementNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall issue an order to provide that a shark attack is an event for which an Alert Message may be transmitted.
119 S1003 RS: Lulu’s Law U.S. Senate 2025-06-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 91119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1003[Report No. 119–30]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 12, 2025Mrs. Britt (for herself, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Warnock, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Ricketts, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Cassidy, and Mr. Coons) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationJune 12, 2025Reported by Mr. Cruz, without amendmentA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as Lulu’s Law.2.Wireless emergency alerts(a)DefinitionIn this section, the term Alert Message has the meaning given the term in section 10.10(a) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.(b)RequirementNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall issue an order to provide that a shark attack is an event for which an Alert Message may be transmitted.June 12, 2025Reported without amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 03/12/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| 04/30/2025 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 06/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-30. |
| 06/12/2025 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-30. |
| 06/12/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 91. |
| 07/08/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| 07/08/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4261; text: CR S4261) |
| 07/10/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 07/10/2025 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 07/10/2025 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Palmer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3642-3643) |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1003. |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3647) |
| 05/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 6 (Roll no. 181). (text: CR H3642) |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 6 (Roll no. 181). (text: CR H3642) |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/15/2026 | Library of Congress | Presented to President. |
| 06/15/2026 | House floor actions | Presented to President. |
| 06/26/2026 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 06/26/2026 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 06/26/2026 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-100. |
| 06/26/2026 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-100. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text | Lulu’s Law |
| Display Title | Lulu’s Law |
| Short Title(s) as Passed Senate | Lulu’s Law |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate | Lulu’s Law |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Lulu’s Law |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 06/12/2025 Reported By |
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 04/30/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 03/12/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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