Kari's Law Reporting Act
Summary
The Kari's Law Reporting Act directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a report on the implementation of Kari's Law of 2017. This report will assess the compliance of multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors with the law. It also identifies potential difficulties and suggests improvements to FCC policies and further legislation if needed.
Expected Effects
The Act aims to improve the effectiveness of Kari's Law by ensuring that multi-line telephone systems allow users to directly dial 911 without an initial prefix and provide dispatchable location information. The FCC report will highlight areas where compliance is lacking and recommend corrective actions.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency regarding the implementation of Kari's Law.
- Identification of obstacles hindering compliance with the law.
- Potential improvements to FCC policies to enhance enforcement.
- Recommendations for further legislation to address remaining issues.
- Enhanced public safety through improved 911 access.
Potential Disadvantages
- The Act itself does not impose new regulations or penalties, so its impact depends on the FCC's response to the report's findings.
- The reporting requirement places an additional burden on the FCC.
- There may be costs associated with gathering and analyzing the data for the report.
- The report's recommendations may not be fully implemented due to political or budgetary constraints.
- The Act does not directly address other potential barriers to effective 911 access.
Constitutional Alignment
This bill falls under the powers granted to Congress to regulate commerce and ensure public safety. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce, which includes communication systems. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).