West Texas Congressman Pushes Life-Saving Alert Tech-‘Mystic Alerts Act’ Clears U.S. House Unanimously

Congressman August Pfluger’s Mystic Alerts Act has passed the U.S. House unanimously, aiming to improve emergency alerts during disasters. The bill would allow wireless emergency alerts to be delivered by satellite when traditional cell networks fail. Pfluger says the idea was driven by deadly flooding in Texas last summer, including at Camp Mystic, where children were killed. The bill is co-sponsored by lawmakers from both parties. Supporters say it could save lives in rural or disaster-stricken areas. The measure now heads to the Senate for consideration.