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Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 8, 2025Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 5201

Kari's Law Reporting Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Mar 26, 2026)

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.

What just happenedApr 22, 2026

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7](D-CA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Apr 22, 2026IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Apr 21, 2026FloorH38310

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

  3. Apr 21, 2026FloorH37300

    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, 2026Floor8000

    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)

  5. Apr 21, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)

  6. Apr 20, 2026FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Apr 20, 2026FloorH8D000

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

  8. Apr 20, 2026FloorH30000

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

  9. Apr 20, 2026FloorH30300

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

  10. Mar 26, 2026CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.

  11. Mar 26, 2026CommitteeH12200

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

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Mar 26, 2026Committee5000

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

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jan 15, 2026Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  14. Jan 15, 2026Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  15. Sep 8, 2025Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  16. Sep 8, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Sep 8, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Sep 8, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House