House Unanimously Passes Rep. Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) Mystic Alerts Act was unanimously passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, marking his 10th bill to pass the House this term and a major step forward for emergency preparedness nationwide.

In response to his legislation's passage, Congressman August Pfluger said, "Disaster doesn't wait, and neither can we. The devastating July 4th floods that tore through Central and West Texas, including Camp Mystic where two of my daughters were staying, were a powerful reminder of the stakes. The Mystic Alert Act steps up where our systems often fall short, ensuring Wireless Emergency Alerts can still be delivered via satellite when traditional networks fail. This means life-saving information can reach families and first responders when it matters most. Today's passage is a major, commonsense win to strengthen emergency communications preparedness and protect our communities from facing a tragedy like this again."

Rep. Pfluger's bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act modernizes America's emergency alert infrastructure by integrating satellite networks into the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system, helping ensure Americans can receive critical, life-saving alerts even when traditional communications infrastructure is damaged or nonexistent.

Rep. Pfluger introduced this bipartisan legislation alongside Reps. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Buddy Carter (GA-01), and Marc Veasey (TX-33). 

“My granddaughters were staying at Camp Mystic when the devastating floods claimed the lives of many young girls, including their cousin, Janie Hunt,” said Congressman Carter. “No child or family should have to endure a tragedy like this again. This bill will strengthen communication infrastructure during emergencies by implementing satellite-enabled alerts that can mean the difference between life and death. I am proud to see the Mystic Alerts Act pass the House, look forward to the Senate taking it up, and to its eventual signing into law.”

“I am proud of the passage of the Mystic Alerts Act through the House today—this bill will ensure that emergency alerts are disseminated through satellites even if commercial cell providers are unable to provide service,” said Congressman Veasey.

Text of the legislation is available here.

Background:

Since the devastating floods in Texas on July 4th, Rep. Pfluger has emphasized the urgent need to ensure that Americans across the nation, especially those in rural areas, receive life-saving emergency alerts when disaster strikes. The floods made it clear that gaps in emergency communications can cost lives, and Congress has a responsibility to close those gaps.

In December 2025, Rep. Pfluger previewed this legislation during a House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing focused on strengthening emergency alert systems. Expert witnesses testified in the December hearing that this legislation is a critical step toward closing the digital divide and strengthening public safety communications nationwide.

Rep. Pfluger then officially introduced the Mystic Alerts Act on January 12th, and it passed unanimously through the Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee and then through the full Energy and Commerce Committee in March.