Kari's Law Reporting Act

Sponsored byRep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]CA· Introduced 8 September 2025

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

22 April 2026·3 months ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 8 April 2026

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.

Timeline

18 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
22 April 2026 · IntroReferral
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
21 April 2026 · Floor
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)
21 April 2026 · Floor
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)
21 April 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
21 April 2026 · Floor
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
20 April 2026 · Floor
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.
20 April 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
20 April 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
20 April 2026 · Floor
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
26 March 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
26 March 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
26 March 2026 · Calendars
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
15 January 2026 · Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
15 January 2026 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
8 September 2025 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
8 September 2025 · Committee
Introduced in House
8 September 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
8 September 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]CA

Cosponsors

Democrat150%
Republican150%

Democrat:Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]CA
Republican:Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]FL

Classification

Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Legislative subjects

Congressional oversightEmergency communications systemsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsService industriesTelephone and wireless communication

Committees

Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To8 Sept 2025
- Reported By26 Mar 2026
- Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  - Referred to8 Sept 2025
  - Markup by15 Jan 2026
  - Reported by15 Jan 2026
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To22 Apr 2026

Reports

H. Rept. 119-574

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