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Lulu’s Law

USA119th CongressHR-2076| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2026
Gary J. Palmer

Gary J. Palmer

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (3)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal, designated as "Lulu's Law," aims to expand the types of events for which Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) can be transmitted. Its primary objective is to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to specifically include shark attacks as an event warranting such an alert. Under the bill's provisions, the FCC is mandated to issue an official order within 180 days of the Act's enactment. This order will formally provide that a shark attack is an event for which an Alert Message, as defined in existing regulations, may be transmitted to the public. The legislation seeks to ensure that communities can receive timely notifications regarding these specific marine incidents.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8865
LuLu’s Law

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9376
Lulu’s Law
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1003
Held at the desk.
Jan 15, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
Apr 9, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-598.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8865
    LuLu’s Law


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9376
    Lulu’s Law


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1003
    Held at the desk.


  • January 15, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 15, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.


  • April 9, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-598.

Science, Technology, Communications

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  • S 119-1003: Lulu’s Law
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Lulu’s Law

USA119th CongressHR-2076| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2026
This legislative proposal, designated as "Lulu's Law," aims to expand the types of events for which Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) can be transmitted. Its primary objective is to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to specifically include shark attacks as an event warranting such an alert. Under the bill's provisions, the FCC is mandated to issue an official order within 180 days of the Act's enactment. This order will formally provide that a shark attack is an event for which an Alert Message, as defined in existing regulations, may be transmitted to the public. The legislation seeks to ensure that communities can receive timely notifications regarding these specific marine incidents.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8865
LuLu’s Law

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9376
Lulu’s Law
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1003
Held at the desk.
Jan 15, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
Apr 9, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-598.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8865
    LuLu’s Law


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9376
    Lulu’s Law


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1003
    Held at the desk.


  • January 15, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 15, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.


  • April 9, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-598.
Gary J. Palmer

Gary J. Palmer

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (3)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 119-1003: Lulu’s Law
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsEmergency communications systemsFishes