H.R. 5201
Referred to CommitteeKari's Law Reporting Act
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
4/22/2026 • Senate
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.
Reported to House • 3/26/2026
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
September 8, 2025
Committee Review
January 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Floor Debate
April 20, 2026
Passed Chamber
April 21, 2026
Other Chamber
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Enacted into Law