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Senators Cornyn and Ossoff unveil the Mystic Alerts Act, a groundbreaking bill that would use satellite tech to deliver emergency warnings when cell networks fail—directly responding to the deadly 2023 Central Texas floods that killed 27 at Camp Mystic. With Texas now facing another flood emergency and Governor Abbott declaring disaster in 59 counties, this legislation aims to ensure no one misses life-saving alerts during disasters. Backed by Rep. Pfluger and to be shaped by the FCC, the bill promises a resilient, always-on communication lifeline when traditional systems go dark.

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