Contact Congress about S. 1003: Lulu’s Law

Officials could use Wireless Emergency Alerts to warn people near a shark attack. The FCC would have 180 days after the bill becomes law to update its rules.

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Lulu’s Law is signed into law. The latest recorded action: Became Public Law No: 119-100.

Latest action on S. 1003: Became Public Law No: 119-100.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people at beaches or on the water when a shark attack happens nearby. It also affects public safety officials who decide when to send emergency phone alerts. The biggest change is that those officials would have clearer federal permission to use Wireless Emergency Alerts for shark attacks.

Why this matters: People near the water may need fast warnings when a shark attack happens nearby. This bill could let officials reach many phones at once instead of relying only on signs, lifeguards, beach closures, or word of mouth. It may help people leave the area sooner. The bill does not say how often alerts should be sent, so the real effect would depend on local use.

Key provisions in S. 1003

• The bill tells the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, to update the rules for Wireless Emergency Alerts.
• Shark attacks would clearly count as events that can trigger an official alert on mobile phones.
• The bill uses the FCC’s current definition of “Alert Message” in 47 C.F.R. § 10.10(a), the federal rule that defines these phone alerts.
• The FCC would have 180 days after the bill becomes law to issue the required order.
• The bill does not create a new agency or program. It changes how an existing alert system may be used.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1003

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Questions people ask about S. 1003

What is S. 1003?

Officials could use Wireless Emergency Alerts to warn people near a shark attack. The FCC would have 180 days after the bill becomes law to update its rules.

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Who should I contact about S. 1003?

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