Paris Hilton Advocates on Capitol Hill for Child Welfare Funding, Reform

The reality TV star opened up about the alleged abuse she experienced as a teen in youth residential treatment facilities.

TV personality and child welfare advocate Paris Hilton testifies during the House Committee on Ways and Means hearing on "Strengthening Child Welfare and Protecting Americas Children" in Washington on June 26, 2024. Samuel Corum/Getty Images

Paris Hilton is calling on Congress to reauthorize federal funding for child welfare services and pass legislation to reform the system.

“I’m here to be a voice for the children whose voices can’t be heard,” Ms. Hilton said in her opening remarks before the House Ways and Means Committee.