Kari's Law Reporting Act
911 Direct Dialing: Progress Report on Emergency Calling Rules
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- 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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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Kari's Law Reporting Act
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