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