A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Reliable Emergency Alert Delivery Integrity Act of 2026, or the READI Act of 2026. It directs the Federal Communications Commission to set up new rules, metrics, goals, and minimum requirements for delivering wireless emergency alerts. Participating mobile service providers must collect and report data on how well they deliver these alerts. The Federal Communications Commission will also study advanced translation technologies to see if they can improve multi-lingual alerts and run a pilot program if results are positive. Additionally, providers must show a warning notice and require confirmation before a subscriber can opt out of receiving certain emergency alerts. The Federal Communications Commission will enforce these new rules and report publicly on provider performance.
Yes· 3 of 21
- Scored +7
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The legislation establishes new metrics, goals, and minimum delivery requirements for wireless emergency alerts to improve disaster communication.
- Scored +6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Enhanced emergency alert reliability and clear opt-out warnings particularly help protect seniors during emergencies.
- Scored +6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
Exploration of advanced translation technologies for emergency alerts directly improves accessibility for immigrant communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a): This section requires the Federal Communications Commission to set specific performance metrics, goals, and minimum requirements for wireless emergency alerts regarding speed, reliability, and overshoot. This could benefit the public by ensuring that emergency alerts are delivered faster and more accurately to the right people.
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Section 2(b): This provision requires a study and possible pilot program on using advanced translation technologies for wireless emergency alerts. This could positively impact non-English speakers by increasing accessibility and comprehension of critical safety information.
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Section 2(c): This part requires mobile providers to display a plain-language warning and require affirmative confirmation before a subscriber can opt out of receiving wireless emergency alerts. This protects people by making sure they fully understand the risks before turning off life-saving emergency notifications.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(a)(3): This provision requires participating providers to collect and report data on alert deliveries to the Federal Communications Commission at least annually. While meant for oversight, providers might pass any resulting administrative or compliance costs down to everyday consumers through their mobile service bills.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — Exploration of advanced translation technologies for emergency alerts directly improves accessibility for immigrant communities. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Enhanced emergency alert reliability and clear opt-out warnings particularly help protect seniors during emergencies. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Multi-lingual alert initiatives help ensure Asian Americans with limited English proficiency receive accessible safety information. Would children be better off under this? — Improved emergency alert delivery systems enhance safety for children and families during crises. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The study on advanced translation technologies aims to improve multi-lingual alerts, benefiting non-English speakers. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Better speed and reliability in emergency alerts improve safety outcomes for middle-aged individuals. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees benefit from clearer warnings and more dependable emergency communications infrastructure. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Improved reliability and delivery metrics help ensure rural residents receive accurate emergency notifications. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Better geo-targeting and reduced overshoot metrics improve emergency alert precision in densely populated urban areas. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Veterans and their families benefit from more reliable and targeted emergency alert notifications. Would women be better off under this? — Women benefit from enhanced emergency communications and protections when managing emergency alert settings. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — More reliable emergency alerts benefit young adults by ensuring timely receipt of critical safety information. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Reliable emergency alerts ensure all households receive critical safety warnings regardless of income level. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class households benefit from improved accuracy and speed of wireless emergency alerts.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill studies advanced translation technologies to improve multi-lingual wireless emergency alerts. Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill imposes new regulatory requirements on mobile service providers regarding emergency alert capabilities and reporting.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates annual reporting by the FCC on participating providers' performance regarding emergency alert delivery. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation directs the Federal Communications Commission to promulgate and enforce new regulations for wireless emergency alerts.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The legislation establishes new metrics, goals, and minimum delivery requirements for wireless emergency alerts to improve disaster communication.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer protection by requiring plain-language warnings and affirmative confirmation before subscribers can opt out of emergency alerts.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill improves public safety communications infrastructure and reliability during emergencies.
- 10/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House