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Kari's Law Reporting Act (H.R. 5201)

Original title: Kari's Law Reporting Act

Last action · April 22, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Sponsors: Doris Matsui and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a report on how well businesses and manufacturers are following 'Kari's Law,' which ensures multi-line phone systems can directly dial 911. The report must identify compliance challenges and suggest potential policy or legislative improvements.

Why it matters

The bill mandates a federal review of 911 access compliance in office and hotel phone systems, which could lead to future FCC policy changes or new legislation regarding emergency calling requirements.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors

Their compliance with 911 direct-dialing requirements will be evaluated and summarized in a public FCC report.

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Federal Communications Commission

The agency is legally required to conduct the study and publish the report within 180 days.

Key Facts

The FCC must publish a report on the implementation and enforcement of Kari's Law within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
The report must be published on the FCC's official website.
The report must summarize the compliance levels of multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors.
The report must identify obstacles and difficulties in complying with current 911 direct-dialing requirements.

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The report must suggest potential FCC policy improvements to increase enforcement.
The report must provide recommendations to Congress for potential future legislation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kari's Law?

Kari's Law is a 2017 federal requirement that s (like those in hotels or offices) must allow users to dial 911 directly without needing to dial an extra digit (like a '9' for an outside line).

What will the FCC report actually do?

The report will evaluate how well companies are following the law, identify why some might be struggling to comply, and suggest ways the government can improve enforcement or update the law.

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Procedural history

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Apr 22, 2026SenateCommittee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 21, 2026House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 21, 2026HouseFloor
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, 2026HouseFloor
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, 2026House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
Apr 20, 2026House
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.

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Apr 20, 2026House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
Apr 20, 2026House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
Apr 20, 2026House
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 26, 2026House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
Mar 26, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
Jan 15, 2026House
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jan 15, 2026House
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 8, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sep 8, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 8, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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