Rep. Young Kim

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal for Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American civil rights advocate who challenged the World War II internment of Japanese Americans. It recognizes his legal fight against Executive Order 9066, which led to the unjust incarceration of over 120,000 people, and his lifelong advocacy against racial discrimination. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. The bill is purely commemorative and does not create new legal rights or funding requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 753, the FIRE Act of 2025, directs the NOAA Administrator to establish a program improving wildfire forecasting and detection to reduce loss of life and property. The bill requires developing advanced satellite detection, fuel moisture assessments, and coupled fire-atmosphere modeling systems to better predict wildfire spread, smoke dispersion, and enable early detection. It authorizes $15 million for fiscal year 2026 to fund research testbeds for these capabilities, created through NOAA partnerships with industry and academia. This program directly affects communities at wildfire risk, firefighters, and emergency responders by enhancing early warning systems and risk communication.

Maddy summaryThis resolution celebrates the historical and ongoing contributions of Hindu Americans to the U.S. economy, culture, and society, including their roles in fields like Ayurveda, yoga, and the arts. It specifically condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, hate, and intolerance, addressing rising hate crimes against Hindu places of worship (mandirs) and individuals. As a non-binding symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to affirm support for Hindu Americans' religious freedom and community.

Maddy summaryHR 733 requires the President to review U.S. sanctions against 48 specific Hong Kong officials within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The review must determine if these officials - such as top government leaders (e.g., Chief Executive John Lee) and judicial figures (e.g., Chief Justice Andrew Cheung) - still meet criteria under four existing sanctions laws. The President must submit a detailed justification to congressional committees, including the Foreign Relations and Financial Services committees. This bill mandates a formal review process but does not alter current sanctions or guarantee any changes. The focus is solely on evaluating whether existing sanctions remain appropriate.

Maddy summaryHR 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, makes a key tax deduction permanent for small business owners. It removes the temporary sunset provision (subsection (i)) from Section 199A of the tax code, ensuring the qualified business income deduction remains available for eligible small businesses. This change directly affects pass-through business owners (like S-corps, partnerships, and sole proprietorships) who currently qualify for this deduction. The permanent change takes effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJRES 28 proposes a constitutional amendment to permanently fix the number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court at nine. This would require ratification by 38 state legislatures (three-fourths of states) within seven years to become part of the Constitution. The amendment directly affects the structure of the Supreme Court, which has had nine justices since 1869 but could otherwise be altered by future congressional action. It does not change current court operations or create new laws, but instead seeks to make the nine-justice composition a permanent constitutional requirement.

Maddy summaryThe Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act lowers the federal estate tax rate to 20% for taxable estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers. This change replaces the previous progressive rate schedule with a flat 20% rate, applying to estates of decedents dying, gifts, and certain transfers after December 31, 2024. The bill affects individuals with estates exceeding the current tax exemption threshold, as it reduces the tax rate on the taxable portion of those estates. It does not alter the exemption amount, meaning only estates above the threshold are subject to this rate reduction.

Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025 This bill expands Medicare coverage of chiropractic services to include all services provided by chiropractors, rather than only subluxation corrections through manual manipulation of the spine.

Maddy summaryHR 506, the "Security First Act," allocates $110 million annually (2025-2028) for border security grants to state/local law enforcement through the Operation Stonegarden program, funded by a new trust fund using seized monetary instruments at the border. It requires the State Department to assess whether major Mexican cartels (like Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation) and gangs (like Tren de Aragua) meet criteria for foreign terrorist organization designation. The bill mandates a detailed technology needs analysis by DHS within one year, evaluating border security tech gaps, new surveillance systems, and infrastructure to address threats like drug trafficking and human smuggling. This analysis must be updated biannually and includes assessing privacy impacts, staffing needs, and coordination with Mexican law enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility for FEMA disaster assistance by broadening the types of evidence considered proof of property ownership for survivors without formal deeds. It allows applicants to submit documents like property tax receipts, mortgage records, insurance papers, or even death certificates (in states without will requirements) to demonstrate "constructive ownership" of their home. The bill also permits a simple signed declaration under penalty of perjury - without notarization - to support claims when other evidence is insufficient. These changes apply to disaster assistance funds appropriated after the bill's enactment, directly helping individuals affected by major disasters who lack traditional ownership documentation.