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Mystic Alerts Act

USA119th CongressHR-7022| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Mystic Alerts Act aims to enhance emergency alert dissemination by allowing commercial mobile service providers to voluntarily transmit alerts via satellite. Providers already participating in the Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act can choose to extend their emergency alert services to include satellite transmission, requiring them to notify the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of their decision. If a provider elects to transmit alerts by satellite, they must agree to comply with technical standards, protocols, and procedures established by the FCC. Conversely, providers choosing not to offer satellite alerts are required to inform both new and existing subscribers of this election. Furthermore, the bill ensures that subscribers who have opted out of receiving emergency alerts will also be prevented from receiving them via satellite. To facilitate this, the FCC is directed to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking within six months to develop relevant technical standards, protocols, and interoperability requirements for satellite alerting capabilities. A final rule establishing these comprehensive standards must then be issued by the FCC within 12 months of the Act's enactment, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Timeline
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 12, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jan 15, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.
Apr 15, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 534.
Apr 15, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-616.
Apr 20, 2026
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2970-2971)
Apr 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7022.
Apr 20, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 20, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2970)
Apr 20, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 20, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2970)
Apr 20, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 21, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • January 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 12, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


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


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


  • March 25, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.


  • April 15, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 534.


  • April 15, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-616.


  • April 20, 2026
    Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2970-2971)


  • April 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 20, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7022.


  • April 20, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 20, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2970)


  • April 20, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 20, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2970)


  • April 20, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 21, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEmergency communications systemsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Public-private cooperationSpacecraft and satellitesTelephone and wireless communicationUser charges and fees

Mystic Alerts Act

USA119th CongressHR-7022| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
The Mystic Alerts Act aims to enhance emergency alert dissemination by allowing commercial mobile service providers to voluntarily transmit alerts via satellite. Providers already participating in the Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act can choose to extend their emergency alert services to include satellite transmission, requiring them to notify the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of their decision. If a provider elects to transmit alerts by satellite, they must agree to comply with technical standards, protocols, and procedures established by the FCC. Conversely, providers choosing not to offer satellite alerts are required to inform both new and existing subscribers of this election. Furthermore, the bill ensures that subscribers who have opted out of receiving emergency alerts will also be prevented from receiving them via satellite. To facilitate this, the FCC is directed to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking within six months to develop relevant technical standards, protocols, and interoperability requirements for satellite alerting capabilities. A final rule establishing these comprehensive standards must then be issued by the FCC within 12 months of the Act's enactment, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Timeline
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 12, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jan 15, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.
Apr 15, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 534.
Apr 15, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-616.
Apr 20, 2026
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2970-2971)
Apr 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7022.
Apr 20, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 20, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2970)
Apr 20, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 20, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2970)
Apr 20, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 21, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • January 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 12, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


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


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


  • March 25, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.


  • April 15, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 534.


  • April 15, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-616.


  • April 20, 2026
    Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2970-2971)


  • April 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 20, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7022.


  • April 20, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 20, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2970)


  • April 20, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 20, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2970)


  • April 20, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 21, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEmergency communications systemsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Public-private cooperationSpacecraft and satellitesTelephone and wireless communicationUser charges and fees