Emergency Alert Bill, Sparked by Camp Mystic, Signed Into Law

Weather alerts may be sent via satellite under new federal law

Not everyone received cell alerts during the deadly flooding in 2025 in the Texas Hill Country. A new law is trying to fix that.

Mystic Alerts bill signed into law

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has signed a bill into law to expand wireless emergency alerts and enhance emergency preparedness for disasters.

Mystic Alerts Act Signed Into Law to Expand Warnings Through Satellites

A new federal law will allow emergency alerts to be transmitted through satellite networks when traditional cellular systems are unavailable, addressing communication failures highlighted by the deadly July 2025 floods in Central Texas. President Donald Trump signed The post Mystic Alerts Act Signed Into Law to Expand Warnings Through Satellites appeared first on KLBJ-AM - Austin, TX.

Emergency alert bill, sparked by Camp Mystic, signed into law

President Trump signed a bipartisan bill into law allowing wireless emergency alerts to be sent by satellite when cell phone service is compromised, knocked down or destroyed.

Trump Signs Pfluger’s Mystic Alerts Act

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed legislation Thursday that allows commercial mobile service providers to transmit wireless emergency alerts via satellite, aiming to reach people in rural areas when traditional cell networks fail during disasters.  Learn More Here.

Cruz Applauds New Law as President Trump Signs Emergency Alerts Legislation

This legislation allows wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) to be delivered via satellite communications technologies when traditional cellular networks are unavailable during emergencies.