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.
Legislative Journey
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn 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)
HousePassed/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)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
HouseAt 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.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
HouseMr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House