H.R. 5201 · 119th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
Kari's Law Reporting Act
Requires the FCC to publish a report on enforcement of Kari's Law for multiline telephone systems. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Mar 26, 2026 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 House roll 487 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassKari’s Law Reporting Act | D 206–0 · R 198–5 · I 1–0 |
Passed 405–5 |
Latest action
Apr 22, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.