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S. 1003Passed Both ChambersSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS

Lulu’s Law

Animal protection and human-animal relationships · Emergency communications systems · Fishes
Sponsor
Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
R · AL
Key facts
Introduced: Mar 12, 2025
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 9
Congress: 119th
Latest action · May 20, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

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.)

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Floor Votes

House Roll Call #181 · May 20, 2026
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House Roll Call #181 · May 20, 2026
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Timeline

  1. May 20, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. 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).
  3. May 20, 2026
    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).
  4. May 20, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.
  5. 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.
  6. May 20, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1003.
  7. May 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. May 20, 2026
    Mr. Palmer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Jul 10, 2025
    Held at the desk.
  10. Jul 10, 2025
    Received in the House.
  11. Jul 10, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. Jul 8, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4261; text: CR S4261)
  13. Jul 8, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  14. Jun 12, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 91.
  15. Jun 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-30.
  16. Jun 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-30.
  17. Apr 30, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  18. Mar 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  19. Mar 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate

Cosponsors

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