March 8, 2026
This past Tuesday, I had the honor of standing on Capitol Hill as six U.S. Senators - three Republicans and three Democrats - formally filed the federal version of Trey's Law. Alabama passed this legislation earlier this session, and I was grateful to be invited to the press conference to represent the work we did here at home.
Trey's Law addresses one of the most painful realities in child protection: the practice of paying sexual abuse victims - including children - to stay silent about what was done to them. It is named for Trey Carlock, who tragically took his own life after being sexually abused and paid to remain quiet. This law makes that silencing illegal. No child should ever be bought into silence.
I am so proud that Senator Katie Britt is one of our U.S. Senators. She was one of the three Republican co-sponsors of this bipartisan bill, and she spoke at the press conference alongside Senator Ted Cruz. Watching Katie in action - both at the press conference and earlier that day in Senate Judiciary - was a reminder of what exceptional leadership looks like.
Her leadership on Trey's Law at the federal level is exactly the kind of work that makes a difference for children and families - not just in Alabama, but across the country. We are fortunate to have her.
The six Senate co-sponsors - three Republicans and three Democrats - reflect exactly what this issue deserves: unified, bipartisan resolve. Protecting children from sexual abuse and from being silenced about it is not a partisan issue. It never should be.
Senator Cruz also spoke at the press conference and took a moment to personally thank me for Alabama's work on this bill. He expressed appreciation for the states that have already acted - including Texas, Missouri, and Alabama - and the momentum that has built toward federal passage.
I also had the chance to visit with Senator Tommy Tuberville while I was in Washington. Alabama's federal delegation continues to be a tremendous asset for our state.
None of this would exist without Elizabeth Phillips - Trey's sister - who has poured her life into turning a devastating personal loss into a national movement. Elizabeth leads the Trey's Law advocacy effort.
At the press conference, we also heard from another survivor of sexual abuse. Their testimony was moving and powerful - a reminder of the real human cost behind every line of this legislation. Moments like that stay with you.
My colleague Rep. Matt Woods and I carried Trey's Law in Alabama. Governor Ivey signed it into law earlier this session. The federal bill introduced this week builds directly on what states like ours have already done.
Being invited to Washington to represent that work - to stand in the Capitol alongside U.S. Senators and advocates from across the country - was an honor I don't take lightly. Alabama got this right. And now the nation is following.
I'm back in Montgomery now with my attention squarely on finishing the work of this session - especially getting the Sarah Marsh Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act through the Senate. I am committed to seeing it across the finish line.
Alabama led on Trey's Law. We will lead on camp safety too.
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