Kari's Law Reporting Act
United States119th CongressHR-5201House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 22, 2026
Summary
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.
Bill texts
Timeline
Considered as unfinished business.
House of Representatives
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)
House of Representatives
View voteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Senate