Katie Britt celebrates House passage of Lulu's law

May 21, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor to celebrate the Hous's passage of her legislation, Lulu's Law, in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Lulu Gribbin is a Mountain Brook, Ala. Teenager who lost her leg and hand to a shark attack. The shark had previously attacked another woman 90 miles away, but that information had not been relayed to the Alabama beach where Miss Gribbin was swimming.

"I rise to honor Lulu Gribbin and to celebrate that Lulu's Law has now passed both the Senate and as of yesterday, the House of Representatives," said Sen. Britt. "I want to take you back a second. So, Lulu Gribbin has inspired the world. And for those of you who don't know her story, you got to go look it up. This child, 15-years-old, on June 7 ... almost two years ago, was doing what so many families do, particularly from Alabama, and she was enjoying the Gulf Coast. She was looking for a sand dollar with one of her friends when, unfortunately, she was attacked by a shark. And the moments that followed, she lost her left arm, and she lost her right leg."

"She lost two-thirds of the blood from her body in the moments following. It is literally by God's grace that that precious child is still with us," continued Britt. "There were doctors and EMTs and nurses and Good Samaritans that came to her aid and her rescue immediately. As they worked diligently to save Lulu and to figure out what the pathway forward was, the world became inspired by her grit, by her grace, by her resiliency, by her toughness, and by her attitude of positivity and saying, 'How can I take what has happened to me and make sure other people's lives are better?'

"Lulu is one of four. She's actually a twin. We loved hosting her entire family here yesterday," said Britt. "It was such a special moment, Mr. President. Lulu walked out onto the House floor and got to be there when they voted for this law in her name. This law that she said is going to protect people. It's going to make beachgoers safe here safer, and it's going to make the country stronger and better."

Lulu's law was originally introduced in the Senate in July of 2024 and passed the Senate unanimously in July of 2025 in honor of Lulu Gribbin and to help prevent tragedies like the one she experienced from happening to anyone in the future. Lulu's Law allows state and local authorities to use wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) to notify the public when a shark attack has occurred or when dangerous conditions are present along the shoreline. Lulu's Law allows state and local authorities to use wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) to notify the public when a shark attack has occurred or when dangerous conditions are present along the shoreline.

Lulu's Law was carried in the House by Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL06).

"Today, the House passed Lulu's Law to help keep families and beachgoers safe. Lulu Gribbin's courage, resilience, and determination have turned a tragic experience into a meaningful effort to protect others, and I am proud to have played a part in getting this legislation across the finish line," said Palmer. "I am thankful for Senator Britt's leadership and partnership in championing this bill in the Senate, and I am looking forward to seeing President Trump sign this commonsense legislation into law."

"I'm thrilled that Lulu's Law has passed the House with overwhelming support after passing the Senate last July, and I'm especially thankful to Representative Gary Palmer who helped usher this important legislation through the House Energy and Commerce Committee and to the House floor for a full vote," said Sen. Britt. "After working to get this law passed for over a year, I'm proud we were able to deliver in honor of Lulu's story, which is a tale of incredible courage and perseverance. Lulu's Law will soon be signed into federal statute and as a result, families and beachgoers will be safer. This bipartisan legislation is an incredible example of Congress at its very best, and I couldn't be prouder to have led this for Lulu and our nation. Throughout this journey, Lulu has been a fighter, personifying both grace and grit. Her strength and faith have truly inspired our nation and her determination to help other families and beachgoers is nothing short of remarkable. The passage of this legislation is just the beginning of how her story, spirit, and servant heart will leave a lasting impact on the lives of so many across America."

"This honors Lulu and it honors the spirit in which she has dealt with the unthinkable, which is, 'How am I going to take what happened to me and positively impact others?'' said Britt. "Yesterday, as we stood with (Majority) Leader Scalise, and he was so gracious to have her up and to be able to celebrate with her afterwards, she said, 'We're making a difference. We're making a positive impact, and that's what this is all about. Between that and her foundation that she started, it's called ... Lulu Strong Foundation. She helps kids and others that need help with prosthetics. She has been remarkable... she was telling us yesterday she used to play volleyball. Now she plays golf ... Go be inspired by her faith, by her grit, by her resiliency. She is a 17-year-old Alabamian that is truly changing the world and took a circumstance that people thought was unthinkable and has made a positive impact that I know is going to change and save lives."

Senator Katie Britt was elected to the Senate in 2024.

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