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FCC would have to report on compliance with 911 dialing law Kari's Law

Passed one chamberH.R. 5201Latest action

Sponsor: Doris O. Matsui · Representative · CA

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Official title: Kari's Law Reporting Act

119th Congress

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The bill orders an FCC report within 180 days on how well Kari's Law's direct-911-dialing rule is being followed.

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What does this do?

HR 5201 requires the FCC to publish a public report reviewing compliance with Kari's Law, which mandates that multi-line phone systems allow direct 911 dialing without a prefix. The report, due within 180 days of passage, must cover compliance levels, obstacles companies face, enforcement improvement ideas, and recommendations for new legislation if needed.

Who does it affect?

Businesses that install or manage multi-line phone systems, such as hotels, hospitals, schools, and offices, are directly affected, along with the FCC itself.

Why does it matter?

The report could pressure regulators and phone system providers to close gaps in 911 access, potentially reducing emergency-calling failures in buildings using shared phone systems.

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  1. IntroducedSep 8, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Apr 22, 2026
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  1. House · · Roll call 127

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    On Motion to and Pass
    Result:
    Passed
    405
    Nay
    5
    0
    20

    Republicans 198 yes, 5 no, 13 not voting · Democrats 206 yes, 7 not voting · Independent 1 yes

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