H.R. 5201 Passed the House Science, Technology, Communications

Kari's Law Reporting Act

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] Introduced September 8, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (1 R, 1 D) Latest action April 22, 2026

Summary

Kari's Law Reporting Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a report on the enforcement of Kari’s Law, which requires multiline telephone systems to be preconfigured to allow users to dial 9-1-1 directly from any phone without dialing any additional code or prefix.
The report must include (1) a summary of the extent to which multiline telephone system manufacturers and vendors have complied with the law, and any obstacles to their compliance; and (2) related recommendations for improvements to FCC policy or further legislation, if necessary.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Apr 22, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Apr 21, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Apr 21, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 5 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR 4/20/2026 H2976)
  4. Apr 21, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
  5. Apr 20, 2026 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  6. Apr 20, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
  7. Apr 20, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
  8. Apr 20, 2026 Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Mar 26, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
  10. Mar 26, 2026 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
  11. Jan 15, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  12. Jan 15, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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