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119th Congress · House

Kari's Law Reporting Act

Subjects: Congressional oversight · Emergency communications systems · Government information and archives · Government studies and investigations · Service industries · Telephone and wireless communication · Science, Technology, Communications

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a report on the enforcement of Kari’s Law.
  • House passed it on Apr 21, 2026 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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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