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Kari's Law Reporting Act

USA119th CongressHR-5201| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Kari's Law Reporting Act, mandates that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) publish a comprehensive report within 180 days of its enactment. The primary purpose of this report is to evaluate the ongoing implementation and enforcement of the Kari's Law Act of 2017 , which addresses direct 911 dialing from multi-line telephone systems. Specifically, the FCC's report must include a summary of the extent to which multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors have complied with Kari's Law. It also requires an analysis of any potential difficulties or obstacles encountered in achieving compliance. Furthermore, the Commission is directed to propose ways to improve its policies for better enforcement of the law and to offer recommendations to Congress for any necessary further legislation to address related issues.

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Timeline
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jan 15, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 26, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
Mar 26, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
Apr 20, 2026
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
Apr 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
Apr 20, 2026
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 21, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
Apr 21, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 21, 2026
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)
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Apr 21, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 15, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • January 15, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 26, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.


  • March 26, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.


  • April 20, 2026
    Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)


  • April 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 20, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.


  • April 20, 2026
    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.


  • April 21, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)


  • April 21, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • April 21, 2026
    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)
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  • April 21, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 22, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Kari's Law Reporting Act

USA119th CongressHR-5201| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
This legislation, known as the Kari's Law Reporting Act, mandates that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) publish a comprehensive report within 180 days of its enactment. The primary purpose of this report is to evaluate the ongoing implementation and enforcement of the Kari's Law Act of 2017 , which addresses direct 911 dialing from multi-line telephone systems. Specifically, the FCC's report must include a summary of the extent to which multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors have complied with Kari's Law. It also requires an analysis of any potential difficulties or obstacles encountered in achieving compliance. Furthermore, the Commission is directed to propose ways to improve its policies for better enforcement of the law and to offer recommendations to Congress for any necessary further legislation to address related issues.

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Timeline
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jan 15, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 26, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
Mar 26, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
Apr 20, 2026
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
Apr 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
Apr 20, 2026
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 21, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
Apr 21, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 21, 2026
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)
View Vote
Apr 21, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 15, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • January 15, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 26, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.


  • March 26, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.


  • April 20, 2026
    Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)


  • April 20, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 20, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.


  • April 20, 2026
    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.


  • April 21, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)


  • April 21, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • April 21, 2026
    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)
    View Vote


  • April 21, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 22, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsService industriesTelephone and wireless communication