H.R. 5201: Kari’s Law Reporting Act

The Kari's Law Reporting Act mandates the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a report on how well Kari’s Law is being enforced. Kari’s Law requires that multiline telephone systems allow users to dial 9-1-1 directly without needing any extra codes. The report must summarize how compliant manufacturers and vendors of these systems are, identify any obstacles they face, and suggest improvements to FCC policies or propose new legislation if needed.

H.R. 5201 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Doris Matsui (Democrat) and is currently listed as “Passed House”. It is classified under the Science, Technology, Communications policy area, one of 128 bills in that area we track this Congress.

Doris Matsui is the sponsor of 8 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 5201 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.

The most significant recorded vote (House, April 21, 2026) ended 405–5.

Senate lobbying disclosures list 15 organizations lobbying on this bill’s issue area.

Media coverage that supports the bill highlights its focus on ensuring public safety through direct 9-1-1 access and accountability. It is seen as a proactive measure to assess and improve compliance with Kari’s Law, which could lead to better emergency response systems and potentially save lives.

Critics in the media argue that the bill could impose additional regulatory burdens on manufacturers and vendors of telephone systems. Some express concerns about the potential costs of compliance and the effectiveness of another layer of reporting, questioning whether it will lead to substantial improvements in emergency response capabilities.

Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflicts of interest between Representative Doris Matsui's campaign donors and the subject matter of H.R. 5201: Kari’s Law Reporting Act. The top donor industries for Representative Matsui include Retired ($25,000,000), Securities & Investment ($10,000,000), and Government ($10,000,000). However, there are no direct overlaps detected between these industries and the bill's subject matter. Furthermore, while there has been lobbying activity in this bill's policy area, none of these activities appear to be directly connected to Representative Matsui's top donors. It's important for voters to know that a lack of overlap between a legislator's donors and a bill's subject matter can suggest that the legislator is acting independently of their donors when sponsoring this legislation.

Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.

Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026

Top industries funding Doris Matsui, ranked by total contributions.

Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)

Source: GovTrack.us roll call vote data.