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For Immediate Release
CHAIRMAN PAI WELCOMES SENATE PASSAGE OF 
KARI’S LAW 
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WASHINGTON, August 4, 2017 – Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai 
released the following statement regarding unanimous U.S. Senate passage of Kari’s Law Act of 
2017:
“I am pleased that the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Kari’s Law. This legislation will help 
ensure that every call to 911 directly connects those in need with those who can help. I also 
commend Hank Hunt, Kari's father, for channeling his pain into a passion for change. Thanks to 
his efforts and those of many others, Americans will one day be able to call 911 and reach first 
responders without having to dial an access code.  I hope that this critical public safety measure 
will soon become law.”
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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).