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The bill increases FCC transparency and could improve 911 access for vulnerable callers, but it creates modest taxpayer costs and may raise compliance burdens for manufacturers and vendors if stricter enforcement or new rules follow.
People who rely on multi-line telephone systems — especially children, seniors, and patients with chronic conditions — could get improved 911 access if the FCC's enforcement report identifies gaps and prompts policy or legislative fixes.
Manufacturers, vendors, tech workers, and federal employees will get clearer enforcement transparency and guidance when the FCC publishes a Kari's Law enforcement report within 180 days, reducing legal uncertainty and helping firms plan compliance.
Small-business owners and tech workers could face increased compliance costs if the report leads to new legislation or stricter enforcement recommendations.
Taxpayers will fund the FCC's work to produce the report, creating a modest administrative cost burden.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Requires the FCC to publish a report within 180 days assessing enforcement of Kari's Law, summarizing compliance and recommending improvements or legislation.
Requires the Federal Communications Commission to publish a report within 180 days assessing its enforcement of Kari's Law (47 U.S.C. § 623). The report must summarize manufacturer and vendor compliance, identify compliance challenges, propose FCC policy improvements to strengthen enforcement, and, if needed, recommend further legislation to Congress.
Official title: Kari's Law Reporting Act
Introduced September 8, 2025 by Doris Matsui · Last progress April 22, 2026