Kari's Law Reporting Act
- Last Action
- 4/22/2026
Actions
- 2026-04-22Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2026-04-21Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-21On 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)
- 2026-04-21Passed/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)
- 2026-04-21Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
- 2026-04-20At 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.
- 2026-04-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
- 2026-04-20Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
- 2026-04-20Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2026-03-26Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
- 2026-03-26Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
- 2026-03-26Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
- 2026-01-15Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 2026-01-15Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-09-08Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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CRS Summary
As of 2026-03-26 (07)
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.
Cosponsors (2)
- Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
- Nanette Barragán (D-CA)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Emergency communications systems
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Service industries
- Telephone and wireless communication
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