H.R. 5201
119th Congress
Kari's Law Reporting Act
2
Cosponsors
18
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
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Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
22 avril 2026·3 months ago
Summary
Reported to House · Updated 8 avril 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 avril 2026 · IntroReferral
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
21 avril 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 avril 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 avril 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
21 avril 2026 · Floor
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
20 avril 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 avril 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
20 avril 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
20 avril 2026 · Floor
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
26 mars 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
26 mars 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
26 mars 2026 · Calendars
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
15 janvier 2026 · Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
15 janvier 2026 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
8 septembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
8 septembre 2025 · Committee
Introduced in House
8 septembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
8 septembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
2 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]CACosponsors
- 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, CommunicationsLegislative subjects
Committees
2
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
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 1 on 8 septembre 2025 to 2 on 17 septembre 2025.
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