HR 5201
119th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Congressional oversight
Emergency communications systems
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Service industries
Telephone and wireless communication
Kari's Law Reporting Act
Introduced: September 8, 2025
Introduced by:
Matsui, Doris O.
Democratic
· California
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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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
Apr 21, 2026
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, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
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.
Apr 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
Apr 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
Apr 20, 2026
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 26, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
Mar 26, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | House · vote #127 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 405–5 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
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