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Kari's Law Reporting Act
4/8/2026, 6:02 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5201
This bill, designated as H.R. 5201 in the 119th Congress and introduced on September 8, 2025, aims to direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report concerning the implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017.
Congressional Summary of HR 5201
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5201
Bill HR 5201 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5201 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5201's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495. as of March 26, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5201
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5201
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5201
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.
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Allyson Gonzalez
713
6 months ago
this law good for me
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5201
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