Passed in the House on April 21, 2026 · 405 Yea, 5 Nay, 20 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 5201 Kari’s Law Reporting Act
In plain English: This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to report on how well companies are following a law that ensures people can dial 9-1-1 directly from any phone. The report will cover compliance, any problems encountered, and suggest improvements.
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) rela…