Mystic Alerts Act
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
The Mystic Alerts Act, if enacted, would establish a process for commercial mobile service providers to transmit emergency alerts to their subscribers via satellite. These providers would be required to inform the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) whether they intend to offer this satellite alert capability. If a provider chooses to offer this service, they must comply with technical standards set by the FCC and cannot charge an extra fee for it. Consumers would have the option to opt out of receiving these satellite alerts.
This bill affects providers of commercial mobile services that also offer satellite voice and data communications. The FCC would be tasked with developing rules for satellite alerting within 18 months of the bill's enactment, taking into account the capabilities of satellites and mobile devices. The law also includes provisions to limit the liability of service providers for actions related to transmitting or failing to transmit emergency alerts via satellite, as well as for releasing subscriber information for alert delivery.
The bill has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate without amendment. Its next step is to be sent to the President for signature.
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Official summary
This bill was passed by Congress on September 30, 2026 and goes to the President next.
Timeline
30 Sep 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
20 Apr 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
25 Mar 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7022 do?
- The Mystic Alerts Act, if enacted, would establish a process for commercial mobile service providers to transmit emergency alerts to their subscribers via satellite. These providers would be required to inform the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) whether they intend to offer this satellite alert capability. If a provider chooses to offer this service, they must comply with technical standards set by the FCC and cannot charge an extra fee for it. Consumers would have the option to opt out of receiving these satellite alerts. This bill affects providers of commercial mobile services that also offer satellite voice and data communications. The FCC would be tasked with developing rules for satellite alerting within 18 months of the bill's enactment, taking into account the capabilities of satellites and mobile devices. The law also includes provisions to limit the liability of service providers for actions related to transmitting or failing to transmit emergency alerts via satellite, as well as for releasing subscriber information for alert delivery. The bill has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate without amendment. Its next step is to be sent to the President for signature.
- Has H.R. 7022 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, H.R. 7022 is passed house & senate (president next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 7022?
- H.R. 7022 was sponsored by Rep. August Pfluger [R-TX11] (Republican-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7022?
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (30 Sep 2026).
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