Federal · 119th Congress
Kari's Law Reporting Act
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
Summary
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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To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Kari's Law Reporting ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari’s Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Legislative history15
Apr 22, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 21, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 21, 2026
House · Floor
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)Roll Call 127405–5
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Apr 21, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
Apr 20, 2026
House · FloorAt 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
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
Apr 20, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
Apr 20, 2026
House · FloorMr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 26, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
Mar 26, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
Jan 15, 2026
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jan 15, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 22, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 21, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 26, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 8, 2025