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 applauded the Senate Commerce Committee for advancing Lulu’s Law, her bipartisan legislation named in honor of 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, that would direct the Federal Communication Commission to issue an order providing that shark attacks are events for which wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) may be transmitted.
“I could not be prouder to see this legislation advance today. 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,” said Senator Britt.
Specifically, Lulu’s Law would empower authorized local, state, tribal, and federal government authorities to quickly deploy warnings via mobile phone alert messages to the public if a shark has attacked someone or if the conditions enhancing the possibility of a shark attack are present.
“Thank you to Commerce Committee Chair Cruz for making this commonsense bill a priority. 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!” Senator Britt continued.
Lulu’s Law has bipartisan, bicameral support in Congress. 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.) cosponsored this legislation in the Senate. In the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) introduced Lulu’s Law and Congressman Shomari Figures (D-Ala.) is a cosponsor.
Since reintroducing Lulu’s Law in the 119th Congress, Senator Britt has continued to highlight the need to pass federal legislation to protect beachgoers. Senator Britt recently delivered remarks at the Alabama State House in support of her Senate legislation, and earlier this year called on her colleagues to pass Lulu’s Law.
“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,” she stated on the Senate floor.
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