Sen. Andy Kim

Maddy summaryThe Judicial FOIA Expansion Act requires federal courts to release specific records to the public under the Freedom of Information Act. This law mandates the disclosure of attorney disciplinary actions, complaints against judges, meeting minutes, jury selection forms, and performance reports, while explicitly excluding information about ongoing cases. The bill also directs courts to provide this data in machine-readable formats and authorizes $10 million in funding to establish an office within the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to manage these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Olin Graham from South Carolina. It formally acknowledges his extensive career in the military, state government, and Congress, noting his service as a Senator and his roles as Chairman of the Judiciary and Budget committees. The Senate expresses its sorrow over his death and requests that this tribute be shared with the House of Representatives and Graham's family.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks to officially disapprove a specific rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the implementation of prior authorization for certain Medicare services. The proposed action would prevent the rule, known as the WISeR Model, from taking effect, thereby stopping the new requirements from being enforced. If passed, the resolution would nullify the regulation and maintain the status quo for the affected healthcare services.

Maddy summaryThe Language Access for All Act of 2026 requires all federal agencies to ensure individuals with limited English proficiency can meaningfully access government programs and services. To achieve this, agencies must translate vital documents into frequently encountered languages, add multilingual features to digital systems, and provide oral interpretation services, while also establishing a dedicated Language Access Coordinator in each agency. The bill mandates the creation of detailed language access plans and technical standards that cover both traditional communication methods and artificial intelligence tools, ensuring that AI is used only to assist rather than replace human interpreters. A new public complaint system will be established to track barriers to access, and agencies will be required to submit their plans and annual compliance reports to the Attorney General and Congress. Noncompliance with these requirements will be treated as discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, allowing the Department of Justice to investigate and enforce the law.

Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030, modifies, and establishes programs under the Older Americans Act, which supports social services and activities for individuals aged 60 years or older. Reauthorized programs and activities include the national eldercare locator service; regional aging and disability resource centers; grants to support counseling and assistance on pensions and other retirement benefits; grants to support home-delivered nutrition services (sometimes referred to as meals on wheels programs); programs to facilitate the delivery of supportive services to tribal organizations; and programs to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.  The bill also modifies existing programs for older individuals, including by explicitly permitting states to use certain grant funds to make carryout meals available at congregate meal sites or community locations. (Some providers began offering carryout meals to seniors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.) Further, the bill permits the Administration on Aging to establish and operate, through grants to or contracts with eligible entities, a national resource center to support growth of the direct care workforce. The center’s activities may include the provision of training and technical assistance and the promotion of strategies to recruit and retain direct care workers.  Finally, the bill establishes or reconvenes certain advisory groups, including (1) an advisory committee to provide guidance regarding the needs of older Native Americans and the implementation of related programs, and (2) a White House Conference on Aging to recommend improvements to federal programs that serve older individuals.

Maddy summaryThe Living Wage For All Act aims to raise the federal minimum wage to a living standard by establishing a tiered increase schedule that targets $25 per hour over five years for large corporations and twelve years for smaller employers. The bill defines large employers as those with at least $1 billion in annual revenue or 500 employees, requiring them to lead the transition while providing smaller businesses more time to adjust. It also phases out the separate, lower minimum wage for tipped employees and youth workers, eventually aligning all workers under the same rate, and gradually eliminates special minimum wage certificates for individuals with disabilities. Once the general minimum wage reaches $25 per hour, the law mandates that future adjustments be tied annually to the national median hourly wage to ensure the standard keeps pace with economic growth.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from ongoing hostilities with Iran that were not previously authorized by Congress. The bill relies on the War Powers Resolution, asserting that military actions since February 2026 constitute unauthorized hostilities because no formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization exists. While ordering a withdrawal, the measure explicitly allows the U.S. to continue defending against attacks on American personnel, sharing intelligence, assisting partner nations, and evacuating U.S. citizens. It applies expedited legislative procedures to ensure the directive is considered quickly by both the House and Senate.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens the oversight and administration of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which provides technical assistance to small and medium-sized manufacturers. It mandates stricter financial management reviews to detect fraud and requires centers under probation to show significant improvement within 180 days or face consequences. The legislation also speeds up the process for replacing underperforming centers by setting strict deadlines for competitions and the selection of new operators. Additionally, it clarifies that the government can only take punitive actions against a center after a formal evaluation determines the center is not performing adequately.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution directs the U.S. Congress to hold a joint session in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The bill requires both the House of Representatives and the Senate to meet at Independence National Historical Park, marking a rare occasion where Congress convenes outside the nation's capital. The legislation cites Philadelphia's historical significance as the site of the Continental Congress, the Constitutional Convention, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence as the basis for this event.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Olmstead v. L.C. decision, which established that states must offer community-based services to individuals with disabilities rather than forcing them into institutions. The bill affirms the legal requirement that people with disabilities should live in the most integrated settings possible and salutes those who have expanded home and community support services. It also condemns a recent Department of Justice opinion that challenges this integration mandate and calls on the department to rescind that opinion. Additionally, the resolution criticizes cuts to the Medicaid program and urges Congress to restore funding to protect the health and independence of people with disabilities.