S. 1003
Became lawLulu’s Law
Full text of the bill
Official source on Congress.gov ↗[119th Congress Public Law 100] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 140 STAT. 845]] Public Law 119-100 119th Congress 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. <<NOTE: June 26, 2026 - [S. 1003]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Lulu's Law. 47 USC 1201 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as ``Lulu's Law''. SEC. 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) <<NOTE: Deadline.>> 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. Approved June 26, 2026. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1003 (H.R. 2076): --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 119-598 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce) accompanying H.R. 2076. SENATE REPORTS: No. 119-30 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 171 (2025): July 8, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 172 (2026): May 20, considered and passed House. <all>
Plain-language analysis
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In plain terms
This bill is called 'Lulu's Law' and it requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks. The FCC must issue this order within 180 days after the bill is enacted. This means that if there is a shark attack, people can receive alerts on their phones or devices to warn them.
Hidden provisions
SEC. 2. WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS
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.
This provision is significant because it specifically adds shark attacks to the list of events for which emergency alerts can be issued.
Questionable / off-intent provisions
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Junk / unrelated provisions
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