H.R. 7022Passed one chamberAI & technology
Bill would let carriers send emergency alerts via satellite
Data as of July 23, 2026
Wireless carriers could choose to send emergency alerts by satellite to reach phones with no cell signal.AI-decoded40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
The bill lets wireless companies choose to send emergency alerts, such as weather warnings and Amber Alerts, by satellite in addition to cell towers. Carriers must tell the FCC whether they'll offer satellite alerts, follow FCC technical rules if they do, and let customers opt out; those that don't offer satellite alerts must notify customers. The FCC must set official technical standards for satellite alerts within a year, working with the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA.
Who does it affect?
Wireless phone carriers, the FCC, and everyday cell phone users are affected.
Why does it matter?
The change could improve alert reliability in areas without cell coverage, such as rural areas, mountains, or disaster zones, but it does not require any carrier to adopt satellite alerts.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Mystic Alerts Act
- Introduced:
- January 12, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 21, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov