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HR5201
Kari's Law Reporting Act

1
Roll Calls
403
Yea (latest vote)
5
Nay (latest vote)
House
2026-04-21 – 2026-04-21

About HR5201

Kari's Law Reporting Act

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA)

Latest Action (2026-04-22): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Summary

Kari's Law Reporting ActThis 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.

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

Who Voted How on HR5201

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Vote Breakdown — HR5201

How members voted on HR5201. 428 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yassamin Ansari (D-Arizona) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Barrett (R-Michigan) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Michael Baumgartner (R-Washington) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nicholas J. Begich (R-Alaska) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Wesley Bell (D-Missouri) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sheri Biggs (R-South Carolina) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Janelle S. Bynum (D-Oregon) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Robert P. Bresnahan (R-Pennsylvania) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2026-04-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR5201?

HR5201 is the Kari’s Law Reporting Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA). Kari’s Law Reporting ActThis 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.

Who sponsored HR5201?

HR5201 was sponsored by Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR5201?

As of 2026-04-22, HR5201 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation..

How did Congress vote on HR5201?

HR5201 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2026-04-21 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR5201 cover?

HR5201 is categorized under "Science, Technology, Communications." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-science-technology-communications/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR5201?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.