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House bill · H.R. 5201 (119th Congress)

Kari's Law Reporting Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 22, 2026

Sponsor: Doris O. Matsui (U.S. Representative, CA-7, Democratic)

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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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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    U.S. HouseApr 21, 2026Result: Passed

    (405) (5) (0) (20)

Full history

  1. Apr 22, 2026

    Sent to the executive

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

    U.S. Senate

  2. Apr 22, 2026

    In committee

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

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 21, 2026

    Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H3025)

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)

  4. Apr 21, 2026

    Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H3025)

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)

  5. Apr 21, 2026

    Passed a chamber

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

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  1. Apr 21, 2026

    Passed a chamber

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

  2. Apr 21, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    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)

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Apr 20, 2026

    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.

    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.

  4. Apr 20, 2026

    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.

    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.

  5. Apr 20, 2026

    Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 5201.

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

    U.S. House of Representatives

  6. Mar 26, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.

  7. Mar 26, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.

  8. Mar 26, 2026

    Reported out of committee

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

  9. Mar 26, 2026

    Reported out of committee

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

  10. Jan 15, 2026

    In committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  11. Jan 15, 2026

    In committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  12. Jan 15, 2026

    Committee vote

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  13. Jan 15, 2026

    Committee vote

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  14. Sep 17, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  15. Sep 8, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  16. Sep 8, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  17. Sep 8, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  18. Sep 8, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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