Congressional Bills,H.J. Res. 211 (IH) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to The Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts.

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H.J. Res. 211 is a joint resolution that would disapprove the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rulemaking on The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).

The FCC’s rulemaking, which was adopted in December 2022, makes a number of changes to the EAS and WEA, including:

  • Expanding the types of alerts that can be issued through the EAS and WEA, such as alerts for missing children and imminent threats to life and property;
  • Requiring broadcasters and other entities to issue EAS and WEA alerts in a more timely manner;
  • Improving the accessibility of EAS and WEA alerts for people with disabilities; and
  • Strengthening the FCC’s oversight of the EAS and WEA.

H.J. Res. 211 was introduced by Representative Bob Latta (R-OH) on January 11, 2023. The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

The resolution is supported by a number of groups, including the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The NAB argues that the FCC’s rulemaking is too burdensome and will stifle innovation. The ACLU argues that the rulemaking is necessary to protect public safety and ensure that everyone has access to emergency alerts.

The resolution is opposed by the FCC and a number of other groups, including the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA). The FCC argues that the rulemaking is necessary to improve the effectiveness of the EAS and WEA. The NWS and NEMA argue that the rulemaking is necessary to protect public safety.

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on H.J. Res. 211 on March 8, 2023. If the resolution is passed by the House, it will then be sent to the Senate for consideration.

H.J. Res. 211 (IH) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to The Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts.

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