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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Science, Technology, Communications
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.
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