Kari's Law Reporting Act
Federal rules require multi-line phone systems—such as those in hotels, schools, and offices—to connect directly to 911 without dialing a prefix like "9" first. This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to publish an assessment of whether phone equipment manufacturers and vendors are complying with that requirement. The agency must also identify obstacles to compliance, explore ways to improve its enforcement, and recommend any new laws Congress might need to pass to keep 911 direct-dialing reliable.
What this bill touches.
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it burdens
- Federal Communications CommissionThe FCC is required to research, prepare, and publicly post a report within 180 days evaluating multi-line telephone system compliance, compliance obstacles, enforcement improvements, and legislative recommendations (Sec. 2(a)).
The provisions, in plain language.
Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a public report on its website within 180 days assessing compliance with direct 911 dialing requirements for multi-line phone systems, detailing obstacles to compliance, outlining options to improve enforcement, and offering legislative recommendations to Congress.
How your members of Congress line up
How members voted on Kari's Law Reporting Act.
Recorded roll calls on this bill, most recent first. Open one to see each member's position.
How it moved.
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- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- 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)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
- 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.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
- Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- 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)
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
- Introduced in House
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Civic Herald. “Kari's Law Reporting Act (H.R. 5201, 119th Congress).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-hr-5201. Congress.gov record as of Jul 17, 2026.