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Search Results: keywords:"emergency alert system"

S. 4832 — To require the Federal Communications Commission to amend the rules of the Commission to include a shark attack as an event for which a wireless emergency alert may be transmitted, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:288
S. 4832 is a proposed bill in the United States Senate that aims to have the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) update its regulations to allow wireless emergency alerts to include shark attacks as qualifying events. The bill, introduced by Senators Britt and Capito,...
Simple Explanation
S. 4832 is a proposed rule requiring that phone alerts can notify people about shark attacks, like how they alert about severe weather, to help keep everyone safe. It's called "Lulu's Law," but it doesn't tell us who Lulu is or why it's named after her.
H. J. RES. 211 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to The Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:191
The joint resolution H. J. RES. 211 calls for Congress to express its disapproval of a rule set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding "The Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts." This proposed measure seeks to nullify the rule that was...
Simple Explanation
Congress is deciding if they want to stop a new rule that deals with sending emergency alerts by phones and other systems, kind of like when you get a loud, important message on your phone during a storm or emergency. If they vote to stop it, the rule won't be used anymore.

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