S. 1003 · Where this bill is now
Became law
Public Law 119-100, Jun 26, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAllows shark attack emergency alerts on phones
Right now, the government can send emergency alerts to your phone about severe weather, missing children, and other public dangers. This bill would require the Federal Communications Commission to formally allow wireless emergency alerts specifically for shark attacks. It adds shark attacks to the list of public safety emergencies that can trigger these alerts.
How it affects you
If you live in a coastal area, you could receive emergency alerts on your phone about shark attacks, similar to how you get warnings about severe weather. Most people inland won't be directly affected by this change.
Read the official summary (Public Law, Jun 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.)
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 1003
AN ACT
Lulu’s Law
Sponsor: Sen. Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) · Introduced Mar 12, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 26, 2026: “Became Public Law No: 119-100.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · May 20, 2026
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 401–6
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 203 | 0 | 9 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 197 | 6 | 14 |
6 members voted against most of their party: 6 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 4 official versions.