HR5201119th Congress

Kari's Law Reporting Act

Sponsored By: Representative Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

Passed House

Summary

Assess enforcement of Kari's Law by directing the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report within 180 days after enactment on how section 721 is being enforced and where enforcement falls short. The report must summarize compliance by multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors, identify obstacles to compliance, propose ways the FCC could improve enforcement, and offer recommendations to Congress if needed.

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  • Multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors: The FCC report will summarize the extent of their compliance with section 721 and highlight any compliance gaps.
  • Federal Communications Commission: Would be required to prepare and publish the report within 180 days and identify potential improvements to its enforcement policies.
  • Congress: Would receive any FCC recommendations on further legislation to address problems related to section 721.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Bilirakis

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/8/2025

  • Barragan

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2025

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 405 • No: 5

house vote • 4/21/2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Yes: 405 • No: 5

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