Mystic Alerts Act
This bill became law
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 12, 2026)
Mystic Alerts Act
This bill provides for wireless emergency alerts to be transmitted to mobile devices via satellite. (Currently, wireless emergency alerts are sent via terrestrial mobile networks to individual devices in geographically targeted areas. Commercial mobile service providers are not required to participate; only devices connected to a participating service provider’s network receive alerts.)
Under the bill, commercial mobile service providers that participate in the wireless emergency alerts system must give notice to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) indicating whether they will transmit such alerts via satellite (in addition to sending alerts via terrestrial networks).
The FCC must establish technical standards and other regulations to enable satellite emergency alerts. Providers that opt to transmit emergency alerts via satellite must comply with such regulations.
If a provider elects not to transmit satellite alerts, the provider must give notice of that election to new and existing subscribers. Separately, mobile service subscribers may opt out of receiving satellite alerts.
What just happenedOct 22, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-136.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateApr 21, 2026
- Engrossed in HouseApr 20, 2026
- Reported in HouseApr 15, 2026
- Introduced in HouseJan 12, 2026
- Sep 16, 2026Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Apr 21, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Apr 20, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 20, 2026FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2970)
- Apr 20, 2026Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2970)
- Apr 20, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7022.
- Apr 20, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2970-2971)
- Apr 20, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Apr 15, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 534.
- Apr 15, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-616.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 15, 2026Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-616.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 25, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 25, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 15, 2026Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Jan 12, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Jan 12, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 12, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 12, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House