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119th Congress · S. 1003 · Final

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.)

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Sponsor

  • Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] · [R-AL] · B001319
    Rep-AL current · 1 term · @SenKatieBritt · 7 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Katie Boyd Britt
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2023-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (18)

  • Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (joint) · joint · rank 5 · site
  • Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • Border Security and Immigration (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 8
  • Crime and Counterterrorism (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • Department of Homeland Security (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 7
  • Energy and Water Development (senate) · senate · rank 8
  • Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • Housing, Transportation, and Community Development (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Intellectual Property (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • Securities, Insurance, and Investment (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (senate) · senate · rank 12 · site
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 8 · site
  • Senate Committee on Rules and Administration (senate) · senate · rank 8 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary (senate) · senate · rank 11 · site
  • State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 9

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District offices (7)

  • 1800 5th Avenue North, 321 Federal Building, Birmingham, AL, 35203 · 205-731-1384 · 33.5172948,-86.8104961
  • 2005 University Boulevard, Suite 2100, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401 · 659-251-2880 · 33.210198,-87.5631669
  • 660 Gallatin St SW, Suite 1400, Huntsville, AL, 35801 · 256-429-3450 · 34.7242889,-86.5875595
  • One Church Street, Suite F-401, United States Federal Courthouse, Montgomery, AL, 36104 · 334-777-1150 · 32.3717481,-86.32518429999999
  • 1100 Gurnee Avenue, Suite 306, Anniston, AL, 36206 · 33.6587881,-85.83167089999999
  • 100 W. Troy St, Suite 101, Dothan Courthouse and Federal Building, Dothan, AL, 36303 · 334-500-4097 · 31.2254074,-85.3951147
  • 113 Saint Joseph Street, Room 365, Mobile, AL, 36602 · 251-662-9990 · 30.6938968,-88.0431577

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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BRITT, KATIE BOYD
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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2021-06-01
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2023-02-07
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2021-06-01
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2022

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2022
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$11,452,928.70
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$9,744,197.22
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$1,708,731.48
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$30,327.00
coverage_start_date
2021-03-17
coverage_end_date
2022-12-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (9)

  • Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] · [D-HI] · S001194 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-12 · original
    Dem-HI current · 4 terms · @SenBrianSchatz · 1 district office
  • Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · [D-GA] · W000790 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-12 · original
    Dem-GA current · 2 terms · @SenatorWarnock · 1 district office
  • Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] · [R-NE] · F000463 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-12 · original
    Rep-NE current · 3 terms · @SenatorFischer · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] · [R-NE] · R000618 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-12 · original
    Rep-NE current · 2 terms · @SenatorRicketts · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] · [R-WV] · C001047 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-12 · original
    Rep-WV current · 9 terms · @SenCapito · 3 district offices
  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · [D-VA] · K000384 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-12 · original
    Dem-VA current · 3 terms · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] · [R-AL] · T000278 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-12 · original
    Rep-AL current · 1 term · @SenTuberville · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] · [R-LA] · C001075 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-12 · original
    Rep-LA current · 5 terms · @SenBillCassidy · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · [D-DE] · C001088 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24
    Dem-DE current · 3 terms · @ChrisCoons · 2 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-06-12T15:34:41ZReported By
    2025-04-30T14:00:08ZMarkup By
    2025-03-12T21:11:57ZReferred To

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  • 2026-06-26PresidentE40000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-100.
  • 2026-06-26BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-100.
  • 2026-06-26PresidentE30000via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  • 2026-06-26BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  • 2026-06-15FloorE20000via House floor actions
    Presented to President.
  • 2026-06-15President28000via Library of Congress
    Presented to President.
  • 2026-05-20 13:24:03FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-05-20 13:24:01FloorH37300via 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)
    VoteHouse roll 181 — source
  • 2026-05-20 13:24:01Floor8000via 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)
    VoteHouse roll 181 — source
  • 2026-05-20 13:19:40FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3647)
  • 2026-05-20 12:25:25FloorH37220via 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.
  • 2026-05-20 12:18:06FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1003.
  • 2026-05-20 12:18:05FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3642-3643)
  • 2026-05-20 12:18:01FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Palmer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-07-10 11:05:00FloorH15000via House floor actions
    Held at the desk.
  • 2025-07-10 11:04:54FloorH14000via House floor actions
    Received in the House.
  • 2025-07-10Floorvia Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2025-07-08Floorvia Senate
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4261; text: CR S4261)
  • 2025-07-08Floor17000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-06-12Calendarsvia Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 91.
  • 2025-06-12Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-30.
  • 2025-06-12Committee14000via Library of Congress
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-30.
  • 2025-04-30Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • 2025-03-12IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2025-03-12IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

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    Lulu’s Law
  • Display Title2025-07-11T11:03:19Z
    Lulu’s Law
  • Short Title(s) as Passed SenateESS2025-07-09T04:23:19Z
    Lulu’s Law
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateRSS2025-06-14T04:38:16Z
    Lulu’s Law
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIS2025-04-03T13:23:21Z
    Lulu’s Law
  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2025-04-03T13:18:19Z
    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.

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Summaries

00 · 2025-03-12 · Introduced in Senate

Lulu’s Law

This bill 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.)

49 · 2026-06-26 · Public Law

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.)

Related bills

  • HR 2076 (119) Lulu’s Law
    Latest: 2026-04-09 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Public law contains the text (via CRS), Identical bill (via CRS)
  • HR 9376 (118) Lulu’s Law
    Latest: 2024-08-16 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • S 4832 (118) Lulu’s Law
    Latest: 2024-07-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)

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Laws

  • Public Law 119-100

Committee reports

  • S. Rept. 119-30

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Became Public Law No: 119-100.
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