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Kari's Law Reporting Act

USA119th CongressHR-5201| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

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

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 House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jan 15, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


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


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


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


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

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Congressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsService industriesTelephone and wireless communication

Kari's Law Reporting Act

USA119th CongressHR-5201| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
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 House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jan 15, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


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


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


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


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

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

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

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

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