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Kari's Law Reporting Act
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Kari's Law Reporting Act

IntroducedSeptember 8, 2025
Passed House3 months ago
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House
Senate
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In Senate committee
Science, Technology, CommunicationsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsService industriesTelephone and wireless communicationEmergency communications systems
Why This Matters

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on the implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017 within 180 days.

If you care about making emergency calls easier, this bill aims to improve how businesses comply with important safety laws.
Who this affects
Businesses with multi-line systems · People relying on emergency services
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The Federal Communications Commission must report on how well businesses follow the Kari's Law Act.
  2. 2The report will identify challenges that companies face in complying with the law.
  3. 3It will suggest improvements to help the Commission enforce the law more effectively.
  4. 4The Commission may recommend new laws to address ongoing issues related to emergency calls.
Read the detailed summary

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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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
House
Senate
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IntroducedSep 8, 2025
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HouseApr 21
House Vote
Yes 405No 5Not Voting 20
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SenateCurrent

In Senate committee

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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