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H.R. 5201 119th Congress House

Kari's Law Reporting Act

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

Introduced: September 8, 2025 Introduced by: Doris O. Matsui Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 22, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 21, 2026 · 3:36 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 21, 2026 · 3:36 PM EDT
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, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
Apr 20, 2026 · 4:51 PM EDT
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, 2026 · 4:45 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
Apr 20, 2026 · 4:45 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
Apr 20, 2026 · 4:45 PM EDT
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 26, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
Mar 26, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
Jan 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jan 15, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 21, 2026 House · vote #127 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 405–5 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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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.

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 8

Registered lobbyists who named this bill in their disclosure filings. Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings.

  • COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
    for COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • STEPTOE LLP
    for PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA · California · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
    for COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · District of Columbia · 2nd Quarter 2026 (Apr 1 - June 30)
  • STEPTOE LLP
    for PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA · California · 2nd Quarter 2026 (Apr 1 - June 30)
  • STEPTOE LLP
    for PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA · California · 1st Quarter 2026 (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
  • COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
    for COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · District of Columbia · 1st Quarter 2026 (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Sep 17, 2025
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Sep 8, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5201: Kari's Law Reporting Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-5201/
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"H.R. 5201: Kari's Law Reporting Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-5201/.
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H.R. 5201, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-5201/.
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