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For Immediate Release
CHAIRMAN PAI APPLAUDS KARI’S LAW 
Law Honors Hank Hunt’s Daughter and Ensures Calls to 911 Connect Directly 
Without an Access Code; Bill Signed into Law Today
WASHINGTON, February 16, 2018—Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit 
Pai released the following statement after President Trump signed Kari’s Law Act of 2017: 
“I am thrilled that Kari’s Law has now become the law of the land.  An access code should not 
stand between people who call 911 in need of help and emergency responders who can provide 
assistance.  
“Many people now know the tragedy that inspired this legislation.  In 2013, Kari Rene Hunt
Dunn was attacked and killed by her estranged husband in a Marshall, Texas hotel room.  Her
then-nine-year old daughter tried to call 911 four times, as she had been taught to do.  But her
calls for help never went through because the hotel’s phone system required guests to dial 9
before calling 911.  
“Today is the culmination of many years of hard work by Hank Hunt, Kari’s father, to raise 
public awareness and create real change.  I’ve had the privilege of working with Hank for 
almost five years to get to this point.  I’ve been so impressed with his dedication and am proud 
to stand beside him today as we honor his daughter and make sure this tragic situation doesn’t 
happen again.  
“I thank Hank and the many others who have supported his cause for the tireless efforts that 
made today possible.  I also applaud President Trump and Congress for recognizing the critical 
need for this law and making it a reality.”
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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).