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H.R. 5201 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Matsui, Doris O. (D-CA) (Introduced 09/08/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.43 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 04/22/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (03/26/2026)
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.
119 HR 5201 EH: Kari's Law Reporting Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 5201
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari’s Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Kari's Law Reporting Act.
2.Report on implementation of Kari’s Law Act of 2017 (a)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the website of the Commission a report regarding the enforcement by the Commission of section 721 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 623), which shall include— (1)a summary of the extent to which multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors have complied with such section; (2)potential difficulties and obstacles in complying with such section; (3)potential ways, if necessary, to improve the policies of the Commission to better enforce such section; and (4)recommendations to Congress, if necessary, on further legislation that could mitigate problems like those that are addressed by such section. (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CommissionThe term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (2)Multi-line telephone systemThe term multi-line telephone system has the meaning given such term in section 721(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 623(f)). Passed the House of Representatives April 21, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5201 IH: Kari's Law Reporting Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-08 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5201IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 8, 2025Ms. Matsui (for herself and Mr. Bilirakis) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari’s Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Kari's Law Reporting Act.
2.Report on implementation of Kari’s Law Act of 2017 (a)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the website of the Commission a report regarding the enforcement by the Commission of section 721 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 623), which shall include— (1)a summary of the extent to which multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors have complied with such section; (2)potential difficulties and obstacles in complying with such section; (3)potential ways, if necessary, to improve the policies of the Commission to better enforce such section; and (4)recommendations to Congress, if necessary, on further legislation that could mitigate problems like those that are addressed by such section. (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CommissionThe term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (2)Multi-line telephone systemThe term multi-line telephone system has the meaning given such term in section 721(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 623(f)).
119 HR 5201 : Kari's Law Reporting Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-22 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5201IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 22, 2026 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari’s Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Kari's Law Reporting Act.2.Report on implementation of Kari’s Law Act of 2017(a)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the website of the Commission a report regarding the enforcement by the Commission of section 721 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 623), which shall include—(1)a summary of the extent to which multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors have complied with such section;(2)potential difficulties and obstacles in complying with such section;(3)potential ways, if necessary, to improve the policies of the Commission to better enforce such section; and(4)recommendations to Congress, if necessary, on further legislation that could mitigate problems like those that are addressed by such section.(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CommissionThe term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission.(2)Multi-line telephone systemThe term multi-line telephone system has the meaning given such term in section 721(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 623(f)).Passed the House of Representatives April 21, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5201 RH: Kari's Law Reporting Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB Union Calendar No. 495 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 5201 [Report No. 119–574]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 8, 2025 Ms. Matsui (for herself and Mr. Bilirakis) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce March 26, 2026 Additional sponsor: Ms. Barragán March 26, 2026 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
A BILL To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari’s Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Kari's Law Reporting Act.
2.Report on implementation of Kari’s Law Act of 2017 (a)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the website of the Commission a report regarding the enforcement by the Commission of section 721 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 623), which shall include— (1)a summary of the extent to which multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors have complied with such section; (2)potential difficulties and obstacles in complying with such section; (3)potential ways, if necessary, to improve the policies of the Commission to better enforce such section; and (4)recommendations to Congress, if necessary, on further legislation that could mitigate problems like those that are addressed by such section. (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CommissionThe term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (2)Multi-line telephone systemThe term multi-line telephone system has the meaning given such term in section 721(f) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 623(f)). March 26, 2026 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 09/08/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 09/08/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. |
| 01/15/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 01/15/2026 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
| 03/26/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574. |
| 03/26/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574. |
| 03/26/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495. |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976) |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201. |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 04/21/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025) |
| 04/21/2026 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 04/21/2026 | House floor actions | 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) |
| 04/21/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/22/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Kari's Law Reporting Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Kari's Law Reporting Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Kari's Law Reporting Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari’s Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Kari's Law Reporting Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Kari's Law Reporting Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 04/22/2026 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 03/26/2026 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 09/08/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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