HR 5201 119th Congress House In Committee

Kari's Law Reporting Act

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. · Apr 22, 2026

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
Independent · CA
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. BilirakisRep. Barragán
Floor Vote
Passed House · Apr 1, 2026
198
Yea · 92%
5
Nay · 8%
13
Not Voting

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