S 1003
119th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Emergency communications systems
Fishes
Lulu’s Law
Introduced: March 12, 2025
Introduced by:
Britt, Katie Boyd
Republican
· Alabama
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Everywhere this bill has been
18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 20, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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). (text: CR H3642)
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). (text: CR H3642)
May 20, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3647)
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.
May 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1003.
May 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3642-3643)
May 20, 2026
Mr. Palmer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 10, 2025
Held at the desk.
Jul 10, 2025
Received in the House.
Jul 10, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 8, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4261; text: CR S4261)
Jul 8, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 12, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 91.
Jun 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-30.
Apr 30, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | House · vote #181 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 401–6 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.)
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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