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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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A bill to prohibit, or require disclosure of, the surveillance, monitoring, and collection of certain worker data by employers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to include quantum information science and technology in the areas covered by the Program on China and Transformational Exports.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 779 · SENATE5d
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4825 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on systemically important AI activity, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4834 · SENATE5d
A bill to limit expenditures for foreign student work authorizations, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 780 · SENATE5d
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4832 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 4835 · SENATE5d
A bill to enhance the administration of export control licenses under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4836 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4839 · SENATE5d
A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study how partnerships between financial technology companies and banking organizations can support new banking organization formation and community bank health, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4841 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to allow for commodities under the emergency food assistance program to be ordered through the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4827 · SENATE5d
A bill to reauthorize a program for preventing outages and enhancing the resilience of the electric grid, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 4842 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to permanently authorize the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, to establish regional food systems hubs, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4843 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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119th Congress · H.R. 5201 · Passed Origin

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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Kari's Law Reporting Act
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 146 (Monday, September 8, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. MATSUI:H.R. 5201.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Clause 3 of Section 8 of Article I of the Constitution[Page H3893]

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Passed Chamber of Origin
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] · [D-CA-7] · M001163
    Dem-CA-7 current · 11 terms · @DorisMatsui · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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M001163
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current
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Doris O. Matsui
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Doris
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O.
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Matsui
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1944-09-25
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (3)

  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 7
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 4 · site

Social media

District offices (1)

  • 501 I St., Suite 12-600, Robert T. Matsui U.S. Courthouse, Sacramento, CA, 95814 · 916-498-5600 · fax 916-444-6117 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · 38.583455,-121.4987519

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H6CA05195
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2026
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MATSUI, DORIS
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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2024-11-21
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2024-11-21
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$2,959,675.22
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$1,874,567.85
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$1,391,776.17
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$1,400,000.00
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2025-01-01
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2026-05-13

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (2)

  • Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] · [R-FL-12] · B001257 · Co-sponsored 2025-09-08 · original
    Rep-FL-12 current · 10 terms · @RepGusBilirakis · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] · [D-CA-44] · B001300 · Co-sponsored 2025-09-17
    Dem-CA-44 current · 5 terms · @RepBarragan · 4 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-04-22T16:14:27ZReferred To
  • Energy and Commerce Committee [House Standing]
    2026-03-26T20:55:24ZReported By
    2025-09-08T16:02:10ZReferred To
    ↳ Communications and Technology Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (18)

  • 2026-04-22IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2026-04-21 15:36:27FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-04-21 15:36:26FloorH37300via House floor actions
    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)
    VoteHouse roll 127 — source
  • 2026-04-21 15:36:26Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/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)
    VoteHouse roll 127 — source
  • 2026-04-21 15:00:48FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025)
  • 2026-04-20 16:51:11FloorH37220via House floor actions
    At 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.
  • 2026-04-20 16:45:05FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5201.
  • 2026-04-20 16:45:03FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976; text: CR H2976)
  • 2026-04-20 16:45:01FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2026-03-26CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.
  • 2026-03-26CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
  • 2026-03-26Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-574.
  • 2026-01-15Committeevia House committee actions
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  • 2026-01-15Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-09-08Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • 2025-09-08IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-09-08IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-09-08IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-04-28T06:08:33Z
    Kari's Law Reporting Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-04-23T03:53:24Z
    Kari's Law Reporting Act
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-04-23T03:53:24Z
    To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari’s Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-03-27T08:38:21Z
    Kari's Law Reporting Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-09-12T03:53:20Z
    Kari's Law Reporting Act
  • Display Title2025-09-12T03:53:20Z
    Kari's Law Reporting Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-09-12T03:48:23Z
    To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report on implementation of the Kari's Law Act of 2017, and for other purposes.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

07 · 2026-03-26 · Reported to House

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.

Related bills

none

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-574

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CBO cost estimates

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