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People near coastal areas could receive emergency alerts on their mobile phones if a shark attack occurs nearby. The bill directs federal regulators to add shark attacks to the official emergency alert system, similar to how severe weather warnings are sent. This allows local authorities to quickly notify beachgoers and swimmers so they can clear the water.
People affected—The text does not identify or quantify a specific population affected.
Fiscal magnitude—The operative text contains no appropriations, authorizations, or direct financial provisions.
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What this bill touches.
Role of government+12Regulation (cross-sector)+10
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it helps
- Beachgoers and coastal residentsUnder Sec. 2(b), the public—especially beachgoers and coastal communities—can receive official wireless emergency alert messages warning them of shark attacks.
Who it burdens
- Federal Communications CommissionSec. 2(b) requires the FCC to issue an order within 180 days allowing wireless emergency alert messages to be sent for shark attacks.
The provisions, in plain language.
Requires the Federal Communications Commission to issue an order within 180 days permitting emergency wireless alert messages to be transmitted to the public for shark attacks.