Rep. Young Kim

Maddy summaryHRES 801 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the cultural significance of the Hmong New Year. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the traditions of Hmong Americans celebrating this holiday. The resolution expresses respect for Hmong Americans observing the New Year and wishes them a happy celebration. It directly affects Hmong American communities by affirming their cultural practices through official congressional recognition. This is a ceremonial gesture with no binding obligations or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHRES 771 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack. It condemns Hamas' actions, affirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution also urges enforcement of existing laws restricting aid to terrorists and sanctions against Iran for supporting Hamas. It does not create new policies or allocate funds, as it is a symbolic statement of congressional support.

Maddy summaryHRES 768 is a symbolic House Resolution expressing congressional support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks. It condemns Hamas' actions, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution references the U.S. commitment to Israel's security through existing military aid programs, including the 2016 U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding, and emphasizes enforcement of laws like the Taylor Force Act to prevent U.S. aid from reaching terrorist groups. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new policy but serves as a statement of congressional support for Israel.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a previous exclusion that prevented temporary federal employees (including U.S. Postal Service staff and Members of Congress) from counting service after January 1, 1988, toward their retirement benefits. It allows these workers to have their post-1988 temporary service counted toward retirement eligibility if they pay a deposit to the retirement system. The change applies to anyone employed by the federal government on or after the bill's enactment date. The Office of Personnel Management must notify affected employees and create rules to implement this change.

Maddy summaryThe Mobile Mammography Promotion Act of 2023 provides tax relief for mobile mammography service providers by refunding federal excise taxes on fuel used in their vehicles and exempting that fuel from future taxation. It amends the tax code to require the IRS to refund excise taxes paid on fuel used in highway vehicles designed exclusively for delivering mammography screenings within the vehicle. This directly lowers operational costs for mobile mammography providers, who operate vehicles serving patients on-site. The refund and exemption apply to fuel purchased for these specific mobile units, reducing their expenses. The provisions take effect upon the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 5837, the Protecting America's Property Rights Act, requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to only purchase conventional mortgages for one- to four-family homes if the mortgage is secured by real property with title insurance from a licensed company in the property's state. It also mandates that both entities must get prior approval from the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director and Treasury Secretary before launching new programs, with semi-annual congressional reports on these programs. The bill updates the definition of "conforming mortgage" to include this title insurance requirement. These changes directly affect Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's mortgage operations and indirectly impact homeowners, lenders, and title insurance companies operating in the states where properties are located.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and implement a standardized graphic symbol indicating when language interpretation services and translated materials are available for healthcare. It affects healthcare providers, insurers, public health departments, and other entities serving people with limited English proficiency. The symbol must be simple, widely understood, and work across printed and digital formats, with research and community testing to guide its design. The Secretary must finalize the symbol within 18 months and develop an education plan to promote its use, while allowing it to replace current notice requirements if testing shows it improves access.

Maddy summaryHJRES 11 proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit Members of Congress to serving a maximum of three terms in the House of Representatives and two terms in the Senate. If passed and ratified, it would prevent any member who has already served the maximum terms from running for re-election, including time spent filling vacancies (for more than one year in the House or three years in the Senate). This amendment directly affects current and future members of Congress by changing eligibility rules for re-election. The proposal is currently a joint resolution in the House, requiring ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution.

Maddy summaryHR 5641, the Pay Our Troops Act, ensures military personnel and their support staff continue receiving pay during fiscal year 2024 if Congress fails to pass regular budget appropriations. It appropriates existing Treasury funds to cover pay and allowances for active-duty troops, reserve components, and civilian employees or contractors supporting military operations. The bill automatically terminates on January 1, 2025, or earlier if Congress enacts a regular budget or continuing resolution. This provision directly affects service members, Department of Defense staff, and Coast Guard personnel (when not under the Navy) during budget implementation gaps.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts Purple Heart medal recipients from paying standard passport application fees. It directly affects military veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart for combat wounds. The key mechanism amends the 1920 Passport Act to add a specific fee waiver for these veterans when applying for passports. This change would reduce costs for eligible veterans seeking to travel internationally using official U.S. passports.