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Senator Katie Britt Applauds Senate Commerce Committee for Advancing Lulu’s Law

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Issues Statement Following Lulu’s Law Passing Senate Commerce Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today commended the Senate Commerce Committee for unanimously advancing Lulu’s Law, bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing public safety by including shark attacks as events eligible for wireless emergency alerts (WEAs).

The bill is named in honor of 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, who survived a shark attack and has since become a symbol of resilience. If enacted, the legislation would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue an order permitting government authorities at all levels to send WEA messages warning the public about shark attacks or the presence of conditions likely to result in such attacks.

“I could not be prouder to see this legislation advance today,” said Senator Britt. “The Senate Commerce Committee’s unanimous approval of Lulu’s Law is an incredible step forward to not only honor Lulu’s bravery and resilience, but also to make a real difference in Americans’ lives.”

The measure has garnered bipartisan and bicameral support. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) have cosponsored the legislation in the Senate. In the House of Representatives, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) introduced the bill, with Congressman Shomari Figures (D-Ala.) as a cosponsor.

“Thank you to Commerce Committee Chair Cruz for making this commonsense bill a priority,” Britt added. “This is a cause I know Congress will continue to rally around, just like Lulu’s local community, our great state, and the entire nation have rallied around her. Let’s get this bill to President Trump’s desk!”

Lulu’s Law was reintroduced during the 119th Congress. Since then, Senator Britt has publicly advocated for its passage, including delivering remarks at the Alabama State House and on the Senate floor.

In those remarks, Britt emphasized the law’s broader relevance: “To my colleagues in the Senate, on both sides of the aisle, whether you represent a state on the coast or . . . the interior, there is no doubt we want to keep our citizens safe whether they live there or they’re visiting . . . Let’s pass this law, let’s celebrate this amazing young woman, and let’s prevent this from happening again.”

The legislation now awaits full consideration by the U.S. Senate.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Issues Statement Following Lulu’s Law Passing Senate Commerce Committee

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