Congress Sends Lulu’s Law to White House for Trump’s Signature

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2026 – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a new bill, called Lulu’s Law, that calls for wireless phone alerts to keep beachgoers safe from shark attacks.

Lulu’s Law directs the Federal Communications Commission to codify shark attacks as events for which the FCC will use wireless emergency alerts to transmit warnings. Beachgoers will be alerted of the unsafe water conditions. 

This comes as a direct response to the near-fatal injuries that Lulu Gribbin and her friend sustained after being attacked by a shark in 2024. Another woman had been attacked 90 minutes earlier, a few miles away from Lulu and her friend.

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., sponsor of Lulu’s Law, joined Gribbin today in the U.S. House of Representatives to celebrate the passage of the law. Britt explained the law would soon be signed into a federal statute, making families and beachgoers safer.

The law received bipartisan support, with 401 representatives voting yes to pass Lulu’s Law. Both Republicans and Democrats voted in support. Now the final step is for President Trump to sign the bill to officially make it a law.

“The 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,” Britt said. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Ala., also a sponsor of the bill, noted that he was grateful to have played a part in getting the legislation across the finish line to help protect others from a similar tragedy.

Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the House, Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-KY. said, "In moments of crisis, strong public safety communications can save lives. In honor of Lulu Gribbin of Alabama, the House passed Lulu's Law to clarify the FCC'S ability to facilitate emergency alerts in the event of a shark attack." He expressed his gratitude for all of the work that has been done to honor Lulu's efforts and keep the public safe.