Sen. Andy Kim

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SRES 84) is a ceremonial Senate measure congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles football team for winning Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025. It formally recognizes their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs (40-22) and highlights key game details as context for the congratulation. The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to send a copy to Eagles leadership, including owner Jeffrey Lurie, general manager Howie Roseman, and head coach Nick Sirianni. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact or funding, it does not affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing official recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Equal COLA Act (S 624), equalizes cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for federal retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). It directly affects current and future FERS retirees, who currently receive less favorable COLAs than CSRS retirees. The key provision amends federal law to apply the same annual COLA calculation method - based on the previous year's price index change - to both systems, effective December 1 each year. This change ensures FERS annuities receive the same adjustment percentage as CSRS annuities, regardless of when the annuity began. The bill applies to all affected annuities commencing before, on, or after enactment.

Maddy summarySRES 80 is a Senate resolution introduced on February 13, 2025, expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers. It specifically acknowledges their work during the January 20, 2025 inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, noting their efforts to adapt to cold weather challenges that required relocating events indoors. The resolution has no policy impact and serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their contributions to the inauguration's security and success.

Maddy summaryThe BEACH Act of 2025 updates federal water quality monitoring for coastal areas by expanding the definition of covered waters to include nearby shallow upstream waters and areas "adjacent to or present on" public beaches. It allows states and local governments using federal grants to identify specific pollution sources in these waters, rather than just monitoring general water quality. The bill extends annual funding for the program from $30 million per year through 2029 (previously 2001-2005) and requires the Environmental Protection Agency to update guidance to reflect new water testing technologies. This directly affects coastal states managing beach water quality and public health notifications.

Credit Union Board Modernization Act This bill revises the required frequency of meetings held by a credit union's board of directors. Specifically, new credit unions and credit unions with a low soundness rating must meet monthly. All other credit unions must hold at least six meetings annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter. Currently, all credit union boards must meet at least once a month.

Maddy summaryS 529, the Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2025, limits how much individuals and families must pay annually out-of-pocket for prescription drugs under most health insurance plans. Starting in 2026, it caps these costs at $2,000 per person or $4,000 per family per year, with automatic annual adjustments using the medical care inflation rate (CPI). This applies to both individual health plans (under the Affordable Care Act) and group health plans (like employer-sponsored coverage), as amended across multiple federal laws. The bill does not change drug prices but directly affects millions of health plan enrollees by setting a maximum annual cost for covered prescriptions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Senate's non-binding position that the U.S. should not deploy military assets or personnel to Gaza for the purpose of "taking over" the territory. It directly addresses the executive branch, opposing any military actions that could lead to U.S. control of Gaza, which the Senate cites as violating constitutional requirements for congressional authorization of military force. The resolution references President Trump's February 4, 2025, comments about taking over Gaza and emphasizes concerns about regional relations, humanitarian impacts, and taxpayer costs. It does not create new law but formally states the Senate's opposition to such military deployments.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded posthumously to all African American soldiers and sailors who served with Union forces during the Civil War, specifically recognizing the United States Colored Troops (USCT) and African American Navy personnel. The medal, to be struck by the U.S. Treasury, will be presented collectively to honor their service and bravery, with the original medal then given to the Smithsonian Institution for public display. Duplicate bronze medals may be sold to cover costs, and all medals are designated as national medals under federal law. The bill directly affects historical recognition of approximately 200,000 USCT soldiers and 19,000 African American Navy personnel who served despite systemic discrimination.

This resolution supports the designation of Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate career and technical education across the United States.

Maddy summarySRES 67 is a Senate resolution declaring racism a public health crisis in the United States. It cites documented racial health disparities - including lower life expectancy, higher maternal mortality, and disproportionate disease burdens among Black, American Indian, Alaska Native, and other minority communities - as meeting public health crisis criteria (affecting many, unfairly distributed, preventable, and lacking current solutions). The resolution calls for a nationwide strategy to dismantle systemic racism and address social determinants of health (like housing, education, and healthcare access), but it does not create new laws or funding. As a symbolic resolution, it aims to prompt government action rather than impose policy changes.