Kari's Law Reporting Act
119-HR-5201119th CongressIntroduced Sep 8, 2025Science, Technology, Communications
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7](D-CA-7)2 cosponsors
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.
Subjects
Congressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsService industriesTelephone and wireless communication
Actions (18)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 22, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 21, 2026House floor actions
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)
Apr 21, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
Apr 21, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
Apr 21, 2026House floor actions
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.
Apr 20, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
Apr 20, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
Apr 20, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 20, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
Mar 26, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
Mar 26, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
Mar 26, 2026Library of Congress
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jan 15, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 15, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sep 8, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 8, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025Library of Congress