Bills · HR 5201
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5201Emergency communications systemsTelephone and wireless communication
Kari's Law Reporting Act
This bill requires the FCC to report on whether business phone systems are correctly set up to allow direct 911 dialing and emergency notifications as required by law.AI-written
INTRO SEP 8· LAST ACTION APR 22
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AI-writtenDirects the FCC to investigate and report on whether businesses and hotels are following the law that allows people to dial 911 directly without a prefix, ensuring emergency safety rules are actually working.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenIn an emergency, every second counts. Kari's Law was named after a woman who was killed in a hotel room while her daughter tried to dial 911 but didn't know she had to dial '9' first. If the 2017 law is not being properly followed, people remain at risk of being unable to reach emergency services during a crisis.
This bill matters because it moves from just having a law on the books to ensuring that law is actually protecting people. By identifying why some companies are failing to comply, Congress can decide whether they need to provide more funding for upgrades or if they need to crack down on manufacturers who are ignoring safety standards.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires a comprehensive report on compliance with Kari's Law from 2017.
It forces the FCC to provide data on whether businesses are actually making it possible to dial 911 directly.
PROVISION 02
Identifies obstacles and difficulties businesses face in following the rules.
This helps lawmakers understand if compliance is low because of high costs or technical limitations.
PROVISION 03
Asks for recommendations on improving FCC enforcement policies.
This could lead to stricter fines or more frequent inspections for businesses that do not update their phone systems.
PROVISION 04
Directs the FCC to suggest further legislation to Congress.
This sets the stage for a future bill that could close remaining loopholes in emergency communication safety.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
21
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 70%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
23 EVENTSAPR 22
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
APR 21
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
APR 21
Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
APR 21
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)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5201
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedSep 8, 2025
Last actionApr 22, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025
House BillHR 5201Emergency communications systemsTelephone and wireless communication
Kari's Law Reporting Act
This bill requires the FCC to report on whether business phone systems are correctly set up to allow direct 911 dialing and emergency notifications as required by law.AI-written
INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 22, 2026
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READING
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