HR 5201 119th Congress

Kari's Law Reporting Act

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Sponsors

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

D — CA

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.

Vote Result

Passed 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)

Actions

2026-04-22T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2026-04-21T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-04-21T00:00:00

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)

2026-04-21T00:00:00

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)

2026-04-21T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)

2026-04-20T00:00:00

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.

2026-04-20T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.

2026-04-20T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)

2026-04-20T00:00:00

Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2026-03-26T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.

2026-03-26T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.

2026-03-26T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.

2026-01-15T00:00:00

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

2026-01-15T00:00:00

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2025-09-08T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

2025-09-08T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-09-08T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-09-08T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Science, Technology, Communications

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