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Senate Bill

September 24, 2026

Should Congress bar the FCC from licensing satellites held by entities on its national security Covered List?

Secure Space Act of 2026 (S. 1962)

The Federal Communications Commission could not license satellites or earth stations, or give U.S. market access, to companies tied to equipment deemed a national security risk.

Bars satellite licenses, earth station authorizations and U.S. market access for these entities and their affiliates
Applies to providers of equipment or services on the FCC's Covered List
Covered List providers include, for example, Huawei Technologies Company and ZTE Corporation

House Bill

October 14, 2026

Should Congress provide for wireless emergency alerts to be transmitted to mobile devices via satellite?

Mystic Alerts Act (H.R. 7022)

AI Summary

Emergency alerts on your phone could also be sent by satellite, in addition to the usual mobile networks, if your provider chooses to take part.

Providers in the alert system must tell the FCC whether they will send alerts by satellite
The FCC must set technical standards and rules for satellite emergency alerts
Providers that choose not to send satellite alerts must tell new and existing subscribers

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Should Congress bar the FCC from licensing satellites held by entities on its national security Covered List?

Should Congress provide for wireless emergency alerts to be transmitted to mobile devices via satellite?

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