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Shark Attack Alerts: Including Attacks in Wireless Emergency Warning System

This bill mandates the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to amend its rules to include shark attacks as an event eligible for a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA). If enacted, citizens near affected coastal areas will receive immediate notifications on their mobile phones about a shark attack. This aims to enhance public safety and enable faster response to coastal threats.
Key points
FCC Requirement: The Commission must change regulations to make shark attacks an event triggering an emergency alert transmission.
Coastal Safety: Citizens will receive direct mobile phone notifications (Alert Messages) regarding the threat of a shark attack.
Rapid Implementation: The FCC is required to implement these changes within 60 days of the Act's enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4832
Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
Process start date: 2024-07-30