H.R.5201

Kari's Law Reporting Act

Chamber Passed·4/22/26

Kari's Law Reporting Act requires the FCC to report on enforcement of Kari's Law Act of 2017.

Kari's Law Reporting Act directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a report on the implementation of the Kari’s Law Act of 2017. The report must include a summary of compliance by multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors, potential difficulties and obstacles in complying with the law, ways to improve FCC policies, and recommendations for further legislation. The FCC must publish this report on its website within 180 days of the act's enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 405–5 · Apr 22
Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

2
1
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

History

Apr 22

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Apr 21

House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)

Apr 21

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)