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119th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

H.R. 5201: Kari's Law Reporting Act

Passed HouseApr 21, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Sep 8, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Apr 21, 2026, 405–5
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Mar 26, 2026

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Apr 21, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Passed 405–5

Yea 405two-thirds 274Nay 5

  • Democrats206 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans198 yea, 5 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Keith Self (R-TX), Chip Roy (R-TX), Pat Harrigan (R-NC), Eric Burlison (R-MO) and Tim Burchett (R-TN) voted Nay

See how all 410 members voted

Showing 430 of 430 members

Yea 405

Republicans (198)

Democrats (206)

Independents (1)

Nay 5

Republicans (5) broke with their party

Not voting 20

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Apr 21, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Apr 21, 2026HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 405–5
    Roll call 127 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats206007
    Republicans1985013
    Independents1000
    Total4055020

    House roll call 127: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed.

    5 crossed party lines: 5 Republicans

    How each member voted (430)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

2

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

94 points earned
  1. 1Doris Matsui D-CA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported, passed House4 events+56
  2. 2Tim Burchett R-TN1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Eric Burlison R-MO1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Pat Harrigan R-NC1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Chip Roy R-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Apr 21, 2026Passed the House, 405–5.
  2. Sep 8, 2025Introduced in the House by Doris Matsui.
Show the full action history (16 actions)
  1. Apr 22, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Apr 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
  3. Apr 21, 2026Passed/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). (text: CR 4/20/2026 H2976)
  4. Apr 21, 2026On 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)
  5. Apr 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. Apr 20, 2026Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Apr 20, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
  8. Apr 20, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
  9. Apr 20, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  10. Mar 26, 2026Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
  11. Mar 26, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
  12. Jan 15, 2026Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Jan 15, 2026Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  14. Sep 8, 2025Introduced in House
  15. Sep 8, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  16. Sep 8, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.