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Science, Technology, Communications
Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R) — AL
Summary
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.)
Legislative subjects
Animal protection and human-animal relationships; Emergency communications systems; Fishes; Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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