H.R. 5201: Kari's Law Reporting Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-09-08 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-22 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-03-26):
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)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Gus M. Bilirakis | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-09-08 |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán | D CA 2025-09-17 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5201 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 5201?
H.R. 5201 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Kari's Law Reporting Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5201 are available on congress.gov.
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