The facts

  1. H.R. 7022 was signed on 22 October as Public Law 119-136. LegiScan's legislative record independently lists the completed enactment. [1][2][3]

  2. The FCC must publish proposed requirements within six months of enactment and issue a final rule within eighteen months, consulting Homeland Security and FEMA. [1]

  3. The final rule takes effect on the later of thirty-six months after its publication or twelve months after Homeland Security and FEMA implement the necessary supporting standards, protocols or procedures. [1]

  4. Covered mobile providers offering satellite voice and data service must file their participation election within sixty days after the rule takes effect. Those declining satellite alerts must notify subscribers. [1]

  5. Participating providers cannot charge a separate or additional fee for satellite alerts and must respect applicable subscriber opt-outs. [1]

Still unconfirmed

  • The eventual rule publication, operational standards and individual provider participation remain to be determined.

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 30 Oct 2026, 02:00 UTC.

  1. Public Law 119-136: Mystic Alerts Act

    US Government Publishing Office · Primary source · 22 Oct 2026

    Actual complete enacted text read, including the separate rulemaking, effective-date and provider-election deadlines.

  2. Congressional Bills H.R. 952 and H.R. 7022 Signed into Law

    The White House · Primary source · 22 Oct 2026

    Actual signature announcement read. It is another government source, not independent reporting.

  3. US HB7022: Mystic Alerts Act, 119th Congress

    LegiScan · Reporting

    Actual legislative tracking page read through the browser research tool. LegiScan LLC is separately owned; its action dates derive from public congressional records, not an independently witnessed signing.

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