Bill Detail
H.R. 5201
Congress: 119
Title
Kari's Law Reporting Act
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA-7]
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Status as of Aug 6, 6:46 AM · synced 8d ago
Introduced
2025-09-08
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Bill Engagement
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…
Lobbyists on the case
- Competitive Carriers Association1 filing · 3 lobs
- Maribeth Collins2026 Q1Competitive Carriers Association · Rep. Patrick Meehan, Legislative Director '11 Rep. Bill Shuster, LA, LC, Staff Asst. '05-'11
- Timothy Donovan2026 Q1
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