Sen. Andy Kim

Maddy summarySRES 252 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating May 2025 as "Older Americans Month." It does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes the contributions of older Americans through public acknowledgment. The resolution encourages the public to highlight older adults' achievements, share their experience with younger generations, and celebrate their community involvement. This designation aligns with longstanding observances dating back to 1963, when May was first recognized as Senior Citizens Month. The resolution has no direct impact on policies, programs, or individuals.

Maddy summarySRES 214 is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It celebrates the historical contributions of these communities to U.S. history and acknowledges their diverse populations, which together represent over 10% of the U.S. population. The resolution references key milestones like the 1965 Immigration Act and the 60th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Discovery mission, while noting ongoing challenges such as hate crimes. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally honors these communities' achievements and cultural significance.

Maddy summaryThe Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 amends the law governing deposits into the Crime Victims Fund, adding two new sources: funds from declined criminal prosecutions (without conviction) and certain False Claims Act recoveries (from 2025 through 2030). It specifically excludes two types of False Claims Act funds from these deposits: payments to whistleblowers (qui tam plaintiffs) and reimbursements for government fraud damages. This bill directly affects the Crime Victims Fund, which provides support to victims of crime, and adjusts how federal agencies handle False Claims Act cases. The changes aim to modify the fund's funding sources without altering the False Claims Act itself.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 240) affirms that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are core U.S. values and emphasizes the need to address ongoing discrimination across multiple sectors. It directly affects workplaces, K-12 and higher education systems, healthcare, housing, government programs, and the military by citing data on persistent inequities - such as racial disparities in housing discrimination, wage gaps, and underrepresentation in leadership. The resolution does not create new laws but encourages federal, state, and local entities to adopt inclusive policies and remove barriers to opportunity. It references evidence from agencies like the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to support its focus on systemic discrimination. The Senate calls for promoting environments where all individuals can achieve their full potential.

College for All Act of 2025 This bill establishes measures to expand access to higher education, including by eliminating tuition and required fees for eligible students, revising the Federal Pell Grant program, and reauthorizing certain programs to assist students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Specifically, the bill provides funding to enable states and tribal colleges and universities, through a federal-state partnership, to eliminate tuition and required fees for (1) all students at community colleges and two-year tribal colleges and universities, and (2) working- and middle-class students at four-year public institutions of higher education and tribal colleges and universities. The bill provides funding to enable private, nonprofit historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions to eliminate tuition and required fees for eligible students. The bill permanently reauthorizes and otherwise revises the Federal Pell Grant program by providing funding to increase the maximum award for each eligible student, increasing the duration limit for the use of Pell Grants, allowing students to use their awards to cover living and nontuition expenses, and expanding eligibility to Dreamer students (i.e., students who have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status and who entered the United States before the age of 16) and students with other immigration statuses. Further, the bill requires the Department of Education to award grants to eligible states and tribal colleges and universities for improving student outcomes. The bill reauthorizes through FY2035 the Federal TRIO Programs and reauthorizes through FY2029 the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires U.S. public schools (K-12) to integrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history into existing American history and civics curricula. It amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to mandate that state standards, teacher training programs, and national assessments explicitly include this history. Key provisions include adding specific language to curriculum guidelines, teacher certification requirements, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The law directly affects school districts, educators, and students by requiring comprehensive coverage of these histories within current educational frameworks.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the age limit for children to remain eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program from 21 to 26 years old, regardless of marital status. It directly affects the children of veterans who qualify for CHAMPVA benefits. The key provision amends Section 1781(c) of Title 38, U.S. Code, to extend coverage until a child's 26th birthday. This change applies to medical care provided on or after the bill's enactment date. It does not affect children already covered under specific existing provisions of the law.

Maddy summaryThe Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025 would establish a formal code of conduct for Supreme Court justices and require them to disclose gifts and financial interests. It creates procedures for filing complaints about justices' conduct, including a judicial investigation panel to review allegations of misconduct. The bill expands circumstances requiring justices to recuse themselves from cases, such as when they or their family received gifts from parties involved in a case. These provisions aim to increase transparency and accountability in the Supreme Court's operations, with new disclosure requirements for parties and amici curiae in court cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends SEC reporting rules for investment companies (like mutual funds) by allowing them to exclude fees related to investments in business development companies (BDCs) from their "acquired fund fees and expenses" calculations. It directly affects investment companies filing registration statements with the SEC, simplifying their fee disclosures. BDCs are a specific type of investment vehicle that often supports small businesses, but this bill does not change BDC operations or directly provide new capital access for small businesses. The change only modifies how investment companies report certain fees in their registration documents.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Medicare Advantage plans to implement electronic prior authorization systems by 2028 and report detailed transparency data starting in 2027. Plans must publicly disclose approval/denial rates, average processing times (including for appeals), technology use, and other metrics for covered medical services. It mandates 24-hour response standards for expedited requests and routinely approved services, with data collection to analyze access patterns and potential disparities in rural/low-income communities. These changes directly affect Medicare Advantage plans, providers, and seniors enrolled in these plans by standardizing and increasing visibility into prior authorization processes.