Paris Hilton testified before Congress about her experience of being sexually abused and force-fed medication in youth residential treatment facilities. She shared her traumatic experiences of being ripped from her home at 16 and enduring abuse in four facilities. Hilton advocated for the reauthorization of a child welfare improvement act and the passing of the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act to protect children in residential programs. She criticized these facilities for prioritizing profit over safety and called for regulations to ensure children's rights and communication with trusted adults. Lawmakers commended Hilton for her bravery in sharing her story. Hilton's testimony aims to bring change and support to children facing similar abuse in residential facilities, hoping to be a voice for those who have none.