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H.R. 5201 (119th)

Kari's Law Reporting Act

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Introduced

8 September 2025

Last action

22 April 2026 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

17 July 2026

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Summary

Kari's Law Reporting Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a report on the enforcement of Kari’s Law, which requires multiline telephone systems to be preconfigured to allow users to dial 9-1-1 directly from any phone without dialing any additional code or prefix. The report must include (1) a summary of the extent to which multiline telephone system manufacturers and vendors have complied with the law, and any obstacles to their compliance; and (2) related recommendations for improvements to FCC policy or further legislation, if necessary.

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Timeline

  1. 8 September 2025

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  2. 8 September 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 September 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 September 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 15 January 2026

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 January 2026

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 March 2026

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 26 March 2026

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.

    Source: Committee

  9. 26 March 2026

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.

    Source: Committee

  10. 20 April 2026

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  11. 20 April 2026

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 April 2026

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)

    Source: Floor

  13. 20 April 2026

    Floor

    Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  14. 21 April 2026

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 21 April 2026

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  16. 21 April 2026

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

    Source: Floor

  17. 21 April 2026

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)

    Source: Floor

  18. 22 April 2026

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

21 April 2026 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 405 · No 5 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 20

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Documents

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Referred in Senate

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  • Referred in Senate

    Referred in Senate · EN · 22 April 2026

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  • Engrossed in House

    Engrossed in House · EN · 21 April 2026

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  • Reported in House

    Reported in House · EN · 26 March 2026

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  • Reported to House

    summary · EN · 26 March 2026

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  • Introduced in House

    Introduced in House · EN · 8 September 2025

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