TREY'S Law

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Bill ID: 119/s/3966
Last Updated: June 2, 2026

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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

ID: C001098

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Bill Summary

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt and morally vacant denizens of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** TREY'S Law is a laughable attempt to prohibit the enforcement of contractual clauses that restrict disclosure of sexual abuse of minors. How noble. How utterly predictable. The real purpose, of course, is to provide a veneer of moral rectitude for politicians to hide behind while they continue to serve their true masters: special interest groups and donors.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill defines "minor person," "nondisclosure clause," and "sexual abuse against a minor person" with all the clarity and precision of a medical textbook written by a kindergartener. It also claims to prevent state courts from enforcing nondisclosure provisions that suppress disclosure of sexual abuse, because apparently, Congress thinks state courts are too stupid to understand the concept of public policy. The changes to existing law are about as significant as a placebo pill – they might make you feel better, but they won't actually cure anything.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include survivors of child sexual abuse, who will no doubt be thrilled to know that Congress is finally taking action... or at least, pretending to. Other stakeholders include lawyers, judges, and politicians who will use this bill as a talking point to further their own careers. And let's not forget the real beneficiaries: the lobbyists and special interest groups who will continue to pull the strings from behind the scenes.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of TREY'S Law is roughly equivalent to a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. It might look nice, but it won't stop the bleeding. In reality, this bill will do little to address the systemic issues that enable child sexual abuse, such as inadequate funding for social services, lack of accountability for perpetrators, and a culture of silence and complicity. The implications are clear: Congress will continue to prioritize grandstanding over genuine reform, and the public will be left to suffer the consequences.

In conclusion, TREY'S Law is a textbook example of legislative malpractice – a cynical attempt to treat the symptoms of a disease while ignoring the underlying causes. It's a bill that says, "We care about child sexual abuse... just not enough to actually do anything meaningful about it." Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch politicians pretend to be heroes.

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$1,525,021
23 donors
PACs
$1,497,892
Organizations
$27,129
Committees
$0
Individuals
$0
1
WINRED
2 transactions
$1,497,892
1
FASKEN MANAGEMENT
1 transaction
$10,000
2
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF HARRISON COUNTY
1 transaction
$4,000
3
FOLAD ENTERPRISES LLC
1 transaction
$2,000
4
JOHNSEY
7 transactions
$1,854
5
BALCH & BINGHAM LLP
1 transaction
$1,000
6
PARTNERS HOTEL GROUP LLC
1 transaction
$1,000
7
KHAT INVESTMENS LLC
1 transaction
$1,000
8
PJB INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
1 transaction
$800
9
GRANT MORELAND LP LLC
1 transaction
$750
10
BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
1 transaction
$750
11
MILLE'S LLC
1 transaction
$500
12
HARRY M BETTIS JR LLC
1 transaction
$500
13
ROBDON L.P.
1 transaction
$500
14
JAMES E. JOHNSON LLC
1 transaction
$500
15
FALSE RIVER VIEW LLC
1 transaction
$500
16
MURDOCK PROPERTIES LLC
1 transaction
$325
17
RESEDA HOLDINGS LLC
1 transaction
$250
18
DIXON RENTAL PROPERTIES LLC
1 transaction
$250
19
ROGERS LIVESTOCK LLC
1 transaction
$250
20
MISRASI CONCRETE LLC
1 transaction
$200
21
JOUETT LLC
1 transaction
$100
22
FORCE CONSTRUCTION OF LA LLC
1 transaction
$100

No committee contributions found

No individual contributions found

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

ID: G000555

Top Contributors

10

1
ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
Organization ONEIDA, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
2
ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
Organization ONEIDA, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
3
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,000
Mar 15, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$600
Jun 22, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$400
Jun 22, 2023
6
STRICKLER, DANIEL B. JR.
BEECHTREE CAPITAL PARTNERS INC. β€’ INVESTMENTS
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,200
Mar 24, 2023
7
ROSENWALD, E. JOHN JR.
JP MORGAN β€’ VICE CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$5,800
Oct 16, 2023
8
ROSENWALD, E. JOHN JR.
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$5,800
Nov 3, 2023
9
VENNERBERG, VAUGHN II
XTO ENERGY INC β€’ PRESIDENT
Individual DALLAS, TX
$5,800
Mar 14, 2023
10
VENNERBERG, VAUGHN II
Individual DALLAS, TX
$5,800
Mar 27, 2023

Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

ID: B001319

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Sep 14, 2023
2
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Oct 11, 2024
3
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Oct 29, 2024
4
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
Organization RICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Jul 25, 2024
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
May 1, 2024
6
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Nov 9, 2023
7
STRONG, MIRANDA
CALISTA β€’ DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Individual ANCHORAGE, AK
$5,000
Sep 20, 2023
8
STEPHENS, TYLER
FIERCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS β€’ LOBBYIST
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Jul 1, 2023
9
SINGER, PAUL
ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT β€’ CO-CEO, CO-CIO, PRESIDENT
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Jul 6, 2023
10
SINGER, PAUL
ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT β€’ CO-CEO, CO-CIO, PRESIDENT
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Jul 9, 2023

Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]

ID: S001227

Top Contributors

10

1
ELEVATE MISSOURI
Organization KANSAS CITY, MO
$5,000
Jun 30, 2024
2
TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA TRIBE
Organization BELCOURT, ND
$2,900
Jun 24, 2021
3
PETER J SPALITTO DDS PC
Organization DES PERES, MO
$2,900
Aug 1, 2024
4
ELEVATE MISSOURI
Organization KANSAS CITY, MO
$1,700
Jun 30, 2024
5
KIRKWOOD PLUMBING INC
Organization KIRKWOOD, MO
$500
Aug 1, 2024
6
WALTON, TROY
SELF EMPLOYED β€’ ATTORNEY
Individual GLEN CARBON, IL
$11,600
Jun 3, 2021
7
PFAUTCH, ROY
CIVIL SERVICE INC β€’ CONSULTANT
Individual ST. LOUIS, MO
$11,600
Dec 31, 2023
8
ROSS, DONALD
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS INC β€’ VICE CHAIRMAN
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$10,000
Mar 3, 2022
9
TAYLOR, ANDREW
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR β€’ CEO
Individual ST LOUIS, MO
$6,600
Oct 15, 2024
10
TAYLOR, BARBARA
HOMEMAKER β€’ HOMEMAKER
Individual ST LOUIS, MO
$6,600
Oct 15, 2024

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

ID: W000800

Top Contributors

10

1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 8, 2023
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
May 3, 2024
3
FIELD, MARSHALL
THE OLD MOUNTAIN COMPANY, INC. β€’ EXECUTIVE
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$3,300
May 18, 2023
4
RECHNITZ, JOAN
Individual RED BANK, NJ
$3,300
Apr 22, 2024
5
RECHNITZ, JOAN
Individual RED BANK, NJ
$3,300
Apr 22, 2024
6
GORDON, PATRICIA
SELF β€’ MD
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
May 22, 2024
7
STILLER, ROBERT
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Sep 22, 2024
8
STILLER, ROBERT
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Sep 22, 2024
9
KALKUT, CRAIG
WEST FRONT STRATEGIES β€’ GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$2,500
May 3, 2023
10
SCHWARTZ, MARTIN
MINILEC SERVICE β€’ CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Individual CARMEL, CA
$2,000
May 18, 2023

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

ID: S001181

Top Contributors

10

1
TILT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LLC
Organization PLYMOUTH, MI
$250
Feb 6, 2024
2
HAWASH, NOUR
BLINK TECH INC. β€’ VICE PRESIDENT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$6,600
Dec 12, 2024
3
HAWASH, NOUR
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$6,600
Dec 23, 2024
4
HAWASH, NOUR
BLINK TECH INC. β€’ VICE PRESIDENT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
5
HAWASH, NOUR
BLINK TECH INC. β€’ VICE PRESIDENT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
6
HAWASH, SAFA
ACCLIVITY LLC β€’ BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 11, 2024
7
HAWASH, SAFA
ACCLIVITY LLC β€’ BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Individual DUNN LORING, VA
$3,300
Dec 11, 2024
8
JONDY, JENAN
N/A β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
Individual FLUSHING, MI
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024
9
KANDIL, MARIAM
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ BUSINESS OWNER
Individual GREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024
10
KANDIL, MARIAM
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ BUSINESS OWNER
Individual GREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Dec 16, 2024

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

ID: C001056

Top Contributors

10

1
WINRED
COM ARLINGTON, VA
$47
Jul 10, 2024
2
WEEKLEY, RICHARD W
WEEKLEY PROPERTIES β€’ REAL ESTATE BROKER/DEVELOPER
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$100,000
Dec 27, 2023
3
MCINGVALE, JAMES F
GALLERY FURNITURE β€’ OWNER/OPERATOR
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$50,000
Feb 27, 2023
4
MCINGVALE, LINDA
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$50,000
Feb 27, 2023
5
DUNN, TIMOTHY
CROWN QUEST OPERATING β€’ EXECUTIVE
Individual MIDLAND, TX
$45,000
Apr 4, 2023
6
MARTIN, KIMBERLY R
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$20,000
Mar 13, 2023
7
BLAINE, JAY C.
N/A β€’ N/A
Individual ROCKWALL, TX
$16,478
Oct 11, 2024
8
THOMPSON, JERE W. MR. JR.
AMBIT ENERGY β€’ CEO
Individual DALLAS, TX
$13,200
Mar 15, 2023
9
MIDDLETON, MAYES
MIDDLETON OIL CO β€’ OIL AND GAS
Individual GALVESTON, TX
$12,500
Jan 7, 2023
10
MIDDLETON, MACEY
Individual GALVESTON, TX
$12,500
Jan 7, 2023

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

ID: K000367

Top Contributors

10

1
LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE
Organization CASS LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Aug 25, 2023
3
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Organization DURANT, OK
$2,500
Oct 7, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$2,300
Jul 17, 2023
5
ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
Organization WASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jul 19, 2024
6
SMITH, BRADFORD
MICROSOFT CORPORATION β€’ ATTORNEY
Individual BELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
7
SMITH, BRADFORD
Individual BELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
8
BADEN, DREW
PROFESSOR β€’ UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Individual BETHESDA, MD
$6,600
Feb 23, 2024
9
CAUCHY, CONSTANCE
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIDLAND, MI
$6,600
Jun 2, 2024
10
BADEN, DREW
Individual BETHESDA, MD
$6,600
Mar 11, 2024

Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]

ID: H001089

Top Contributors

10

1
R&W TOWING & RECOVERY
Organization ST JOSEPH, MO
$3,300
Sep 18, 2024
2
SOUTHERN MISSOURI REAL ESTATE LLC
Organization AURORA, MO
$1,000
Jun 28, 2023
3
ST LOUIS CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP PAC
Organization CHESTERFIELD, MO
$914
Oct 31, 2024
4
MARK FAUGHN CONSTRUCTION LLC
Organization POPLAR BLUFF, MO
$250
May 22, 2023
5
SCHELL, MARK CHRISTOPHER
DIAMOND PET FOOD β€’ MANAGER
Individual LOHMAN, MO
$13,200
Apr 13, 2023
6
CARR, GEORGE T.
THE DURHAM CO β€’ MANAGEMENT
Individual SPRINGFIELD, MO
$12,200
Apr 21, 2023
7
RUSSELL, DOUG MR.
DURHAM COMPANY β€’ PRESIDENT
Individual LEBANON, MO
$7,400
Apr 21, 2023
8
SHELTON, GREGORY P. MR.
SHELTON WHOLESALE β€’ OWNER
Individual EAGLEVILLE, MO
$6,600
Mar 11, 2024
9
WALDEN, MICHAEL
SHOOK HARDY BACON β€’ ATTORNEY
Individual MISSION HILLS, KS
$6,600
Mar 31, 2023
10
WILLARD, BRADLEY
WILLARD ASPHALT PAVING β€’ PRESIDENT
Individual LEBANON, MO
$6,600
Mar 31, 2023

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

ID: B001243

Top Contributors

10

1
FRIENDS OF COMMUNITY ONCOLOGY PAC
PAC VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
$5,000
Apr 12, 2023
2
THE COGGIN GROUP
Organization MURFREESBORO, TN
$2,900
Mar 9, 2023
3
THE COGGIN GROUP
Organization MURFREESBORO, TN
$2,500
Mar 9, 2023
4
DOSS BROTHERS FARM
Organization LAWRENCEBURG, TN
$1,000
Apr 17, 2024
5
DOSS BROTHERS FARM
Organization LAWRENCEBURG, TN
$1,000
Mar 18, 2024
6
BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
Organization ARLINGTON, VA
$500
Mar 17, 2023
7
KING, RODNEY W.
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ ATTORNEY
Individual GERMANTOWN, TN
$13,200
Apr 4, 2024
8
BEAN, BILL G.
HANNING & BEAN ENTERPRISES INC. β€’ REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
Individual COLUMBIA CITY, IN
$10,000
May 1, 2024
9
SMITH, THOMAS
PRESCOTT INVESTORS INC. β€’ INVESTOR
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$10,000
May 13, 2024
10
GAMBLE, KATHRYN
UNAKA CO β€’ BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
Individual DALLAS, TX
$9,900
Jul 15, 2024

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

ID: D000563

Top Contributors

10

1
MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization MIAMI, OK
$1,700
Mar 29, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
May 17, 2024
3
MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization MIAMI, OK
$800
Mar 29, 2024
4
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ ATTORNEY
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$5,000
May 28, 2024
5
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$5,000
Jun 4, 2024
6
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ ATTORNEY
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,600
May 29, 2024
7
KUJAWSKI, JOHN
Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,600
Jun 4, 2024
8
BARKER, MARA MILLS
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 26, 2024
9
BARKER, MARA MILLS
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Dec 26, 2024
10
CHOWDHURY, SHUVRO
BOWERY ENGINE β€’ ENGINEER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped,3 harmed.

  • Section 2(a)(1)(B) and Section 4(a) imply that private prisons may have used nondisclosure agreements to silence survivors of sexual abuse, which would be void and unenforceable under this Act, potentially leading to increased scrutiny and liability for these institutions.

  • Section 2(a)(1)(C) and Section 4(a) suggest that the Act would facilitate reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement agencies, which could lead to increased cooperation and more effective investigation and prosecution of related crimes.

  • Section 2(a)(1)(B) implies that hospitals and health systems may have used nondisclosure agreements to silence survivors of sexual abuse, which would be void and unenforceable under this Act, potentially leading to increased scrutiny and liability for these institutions.

  • Section 2(a)(1)(B) implies that long-term care facilities may have used nondisclosure agreements to silence survivors of sexual abuse, which would be void and unenforceable under this Act, potentially leading to increased scrutiny and liability for these institutions.

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]) received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β€” they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

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