Congress·In Committee·H.R. 5201

911 Direct Dialing: Progress Report on Emergency Calling Rules

Kari's Law Reporting Act

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This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to study how well a 2017 safety law is working. That law requires multi-line phone systems, like those found in hotels and office buildings, to allow callers to reach 911 directly without dialing a prefix like "9" first.
The FCC would be required to publish a report within 180 days. This report must show if phone manufacturers and sellers are following the rules and identify any technical problems that make it hard for them to comply.
The report will also include suggestions for how the government can better enforce these safety rules. If the FCC finds that the current law isn't doing enough to keep people safe, it will recommend new legislation to Congress to fix the gaps.

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Jan 15, 2026House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Jan 15, 2026House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Sep 8, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Sep 8, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sep 8, 2025

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

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Kari's Law Reporting Act

Bill NumberHR 5201

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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D: 1R: 1

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