H.R. 5201: Kari's Law Reporting Act
Sponsor
Doris Matsui
Democrat · CA-7
What H.R. 5201 does
Kari's Law requires multiline telephone systems, such as those in offices and hotels, to be set up so anyone can dial 9-1-1 directly, without a prefix or extra code. H.R. 5201 would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a report on how well that law is being enforced.
The report would summarize how far manufacturers and vendors of these systems comply, note any obstacles to compliance, and, if needed, recommend changes to FCC policy or new legislation.
How the House voted
Passed · April 21, 20265 Republicans broke with their party to vote no
Tim Burchett
Eric Burlison
Pat Harrigan
Chip Roy
Keith SelfOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 5201 Kari’s Law Reporting Act · Roll no. 127 · Official record
HR5201 Legislative Journey
Committee Action
Apr 22, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
House: Vote: 405-5
Apr 21, 2026
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)
House: Vote Held
Apr 20, 2026
At 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.
House: Committee Action
Mar 26, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
House: Vote Held
Jan 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
House: Committee Action
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
About the Sponsor
Doris Matsui
Democrat, California's 7th congressional district · 21 years in Congress
Committees: Energy and Commerce
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Cosponsors (2)
This bill has 2 cosponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 2 states: California, Florida.
Committee Sponsors
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
0 of 28 committee members cosponsored
No committee members have cosponsored this bill
Energy and Commerce Committee
2 of 54 committee members cosponsored
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H.R. 5201 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- Sep 8, 2025
Passed the House, received in Senate
Apr 22, 2026
H.R. 5201 Bill Text
“To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari’s Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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