U.S. Senator Katie Britt, R-Alabama, on Thursday applauded the House Energy and Commerce Committee for unanimously advancing Lulu’s Law, bipartisan legislation named for 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, who survived a near-fatal shark attack in June 2024.
The bill would direct the Federal Communications Commission to classify shark attacks as events eligible for wireless emergency alerts.
“I could not be more honored to lead this legislation, and I am thrilled to see it advance to the House floor,” Britt said. “This commonsense bill will protect the lives of beachgoers across our country and honor the courage and resilience of Lulu Gribbin. Ahead of the summer months, I encourage the House to prioritize passing Lulu’s Law and send it straight to President Trump’s desk.”
Lulu’s Law would authorize local, state, tribal and federal agencies to rapidly issue mobile alerts when a shark attack occurs.
The Senate unanimously passed the measure last July. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, introduced the House version and, as a committee member, guided its passage in committee. The bill now heads to the House floor for a final vote before going to President Donald Trump for signature.
