# 119-hr-7022: Mystic Alerts Act

119-hr-7022, Mystic Alerts Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX); status became_law; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-28).

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- As of: 2026-10-28
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7022
- Congress: 119
- Title: Mystic Alerts Act
- Status: became_law
- Introduced: 2026-01-12
- Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-28

## Summary

**Satellite-delivered emergency alerts** let commercial mobile providers send official emergency messages by satellite to subscribers, while preserving consumer opt-outs and banning extra fees. - Families and households: If a provider opts in, subscribers on capable devices can receive satellite alerts. Subscribers can opt out of satellite alerts or classes of alerts and will be notified if their provider chooses not to participate. - Service providers: Covered commercial mobile service providers must file a binding election within 60 days after the FCC's final rule becomes effective and must follow FCC technical standards to participate. Providers that comply are protected from liability for harms from sending or failing to send satellite alerts and for releasing subscriber information to authorities. - Emergency management and timeline: The FCC must publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking within 6 months and a final rule within 18 months, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The rule's effective date is the later of 36 months after publication or 12 months after DHS and FEMA implement the needed standards.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] (D-TX), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (D-TX), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] (R-AR), 2026-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Satellite alerts without extra subscriber fees: benefit, low. Mobile providers offering satellite voice and data service can choose to send federally originated emergency alerts to capable devices. Covered providers must file their choice with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) within 60 days after its final rule takes effect. Participating providers…
- Fewer legal remedies for satellite subscribers: cost, medium. Providers sending satellite alerts and meeting the Act's duties receive protection from liability to subscribers and users. This also protects their officers, directors, employees, vendors, and agents. Protection covers alert-related actions or failures, including missed alerts and resulting harm.…
- New satellite alert rules start later: mixed, low. The FCC must propose satellite emergency-alert rules within 6 months after enactment and adopt final rules within 18 months. It must consult the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the final rules. Requirements must account for satellite transmiss…

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- 119-hr-9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250
- 119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3164: Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-7022 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7022)

## Related
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- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
- [119-hr-9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9250)
- [119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3514)
- [119-hr-3164: Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3164)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7022 (as of 2026-10-28).