119th Congress
H.R. 5201
Kari's Law Reporting Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Doris O. Matsui(D-CA)
- Introduced
- Sep 8, 2025
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)
Added later (1)
- Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) · Sep 17, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 House #127 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: Kari’s Law Reporting Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Apr 22, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. - Apr 21, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Apr 21, 2026 · 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 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025) - Apr 20, 2026 · House
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 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201. - Apr 20, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976) - Apr 20, 2026 · House
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Mar 26, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495. - Mar 26, 2026 · House
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 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House