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Mystic Alerts Act

USA119th CongressS-4968| Senate 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Jon Ossoff (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill allows commercial mobile service providers to voluntarily transmit emergency alerts to their subscribers via satellite, supplementing existing alert systems. Providers choosing this option must notify the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and comply with technical standards, while those opting out must inform their subscribers. Subscribers can still opt out of receiving these satellite alerts, and providers are expressly forbidden from charging any additional fees for this capability. The FCC is tasked with issuing a final rule within 18 months to establish requirements for this satellite alerting capability, considering both satellite and mobile device functionality and minimizing impact on other communications. The rule's effective date depends on its publication and the implementation of supporting standards by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. Additionally, the bill includes liability limitations for providers transmitting alerts by satellite, protecting them from claims related to transmission or failure, and clarifies that not electing to transmit alerts by satellite does not, by itself, create liability.

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Timeline
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • April 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7022: Mystic Alerts Act

Mystic Alerts Act

USA119th CongressS-4968| Senate 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This bill allows commercial mobile service providers to voluntarily transmit emergency alerts to their subscribers via satellite, supplementing existing alert systems. Providers choosing this option must notify the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and comply with technical standards, while those opting out must inform their subscribers. Subscribers can still opt out of receiving these satellite alerts, and providers are expressly forbidden from charging any additional fees for this capability. The FCC is tasked with issuing a final rule within 18 months to establish requirements for this satellite alerting capability, considering both satellite and mobile device functionality and minimizing impact on other communications. The rule's effective date depends on its publication and the implementation of supporting standards by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. Additionally, the bill includes liability limitations for providers transmitting alerts by satellite, protecting them from claims related to transmission or failure, and clarifies that not electing to transmit alerts by satellite does not, by itself, create liability.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • April 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Jon Ossoff (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7022: Mystic Alerts Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted