S. 1003 Became law · Public Law 119-100 Science, Technology, Communications

Lulu’s Law

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] Introduced March 12, 2025 Cosponsors 9 (5 R, 4 D) Latest action June 26, 2026

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.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

  • HouseMay 20, 2026·Roll 181·S. 1003
    Lulu’s Law
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Passed401–6
    R 197–6 D 203–0 I 1–0

Actions

  1. Jun 26, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-100.
  2. Jun 26, 2026 Signed by President.
  3. Jun 15, 2026 Presented to President.
  4. May 20, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. May 20, 2026 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)
  6. May 20, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3647)
  7. May 20, 2026 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.
  8. May 20, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1003.
  9. May 20, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3642-3643)
  10. May 20, 2026 Mr. Palmer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  11. Jul 10, 2025 Held at the desk.
  12. Jul 10, 2025 Received in the House.

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