A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to issue an order providing that a shark… — House Roll Call 181

Passed in the House on May 20, 2026 · 401 Yea, 6 Nay, 23 Not Voting

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 1003 Lulu’s Law

In plain English: This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to allow wireless emergency alerts to be sent for shark attacks. This would add shark attacks to the list of public safety emergencies for which alerts can be issued.

Lulu’s Law 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.)

Vote Breakdown by Party

• Republican: 197 Yea, 6 Nay, 14 not voting/present.
• Democrat: 203 Yea, 0 Nay, 9 not voting/present.
• Independent: 1 Yea, 0 Nay.

Members Who Voted Against Their Party

• Michael Cloud (R-TX) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
• Andrew Clyde (R-GA) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
• Warren Davidson (R-OH) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
• Randall Fine (R-FL) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
• Andy Harris (R-MD) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
• Keith Self (R-TX) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.

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