Lulu’s Law

# Lulu's Law Summary **What the bill does:** Lulu's Law would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to officially allow wireless emergency alerts to be sent to people's cell phones warning them about shark attacks. Currently, the FCC permits emergency alerts for other threats to public safety—like severe weather, missing children, and other dangers—but shark attacks aren't explicitly listed as an authorized alert type. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects people in coastal areas where shark attacks are a realistic concern.

It would also affect government agencies and emergency management officials responsible for public safety notifications, giving them a clearer tool to warn swimmers and beach visitors of immediate danger. **Current status:** The bill has already passed the Senate and is named after Lulu, a child who was killed in a shark attack in Alabama. While the bill addresses a serious safety concern, shark attacks remain extremely rare—making this a narrow but significant addition to emergency alert capabilities for coastal communities.