Sen. Josh Hawley

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors the life, service, and legacy of Jon Llewellyn Kyl, a former U.S. Senator from Arizona who passed away at age 84. It details his career highlights, including his time in the House of Representatives, his long tenure in the Senate, and his work on issues such as water policy, national security, and crime victims' rights. The bill directs the Secretary of the Senate to share this tribute with the House of Representatives and Kyl's family, while also ordering the Senate to adjourn for the day as a mark of respect.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to recognize the role of religious instruction in civic and moral development. The bill highlights historical perspectives and legal precedents that support the right to religious education, including the use of sectarian schools and released time programs for public school students. It calls on all states, territories, and the District of Columbia to accommodate individuals who wish to leave public school attendance to attend religious classes.

Maddy summaryThe Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 restricts the importation, sale, and use of connected vehicles and related technology from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea to protect national security. Starting in 2027, the bill generally bans these vehicles if they originate from or are controlled by these countries, with separate restrictions on software and hardware taking effect in 2030. The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to issue specific exemptions for items that do not pose a security risk and must publish a list of approved products. The law also requires companies to submit declarations confirming their vehicles comply with the rules and imposes heavy fines for violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the National Park Service (through the Secretary of the Interior) to enter agreements with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation for hosting private events in designated park buildings (like the Arch Visitor Center and Old Courthouse). The agreement must include strict terms: limiting event frequency, requiring liability insurance, ensuring events align with park purposes, and preventing disruption to public access or park integrity. The Foundation must pay fees covering all costs of wear and tear from events, including administrative expenses. The bill does not restrict the National Park Service from hosting its own events or issuing permits to others.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends two existing public health programs focused on tick-borne diseases through 2030. It updates the funding timeline for national vector-borne disease centers and health department support from 2021-2025 to 2026-2030. The bill does not change program content or eligibility but ensures continued funding for efforts addressing tick-related illnesses. It directly affects public health agencies administering these programs, not specific individuals.

Maddy summaryThe No Bonuses for Bad Service Act prevents the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General from receiving extra pay if the Postal Service fails to meet its on-time delivery goals. Specifically, these leaders would not get bonuses, awards, or any compensation above their basic salary in any year where the service does not achieve at least 95 percent on-time delivery for its main product categories. The law also requires the Postal Regulatory Commission to receive a report related to these bonus restrictions. This measure directly impacts the top executives of the United States Postal Service by linking their potential financial rewards to performance metrics.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 North Clay Street in Marshfield, Missouri, shall be known and designated as the "Edwin P. Hubble Post Office".

Maddy summaryThe Stopping Border Surges Act proposes significant changes to U.S. immigration law regarding unaccompanied children and asylum seekers. It mandates that unaccompanied alien children be repatriated to their home countries if they do not meet specific criteria, while also allowing for the detention of families who entered the country together for misdemeanor border-crossing charges. For asylum applicants, the bill restricts eligibility to those arriving at designated ports of entry and shortens the deadline to file an application from one year to six months. It introduces a "safe third country" provision that can bar asylum claims if an individual transited through another nation without seeking protection there first. Additionally, the legislation requires audio or video recording of expedited removal interviews, imposes criminal penalties for asylum fraud, and terminates asylum status if an individual voluntarily returns to their home country.

Maddy summaryThe No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act restricts performance bonuses for top executives at state-regulated electric utilities starting in 2027. A utility is only permitted to pay a bonus if its average customer rate increases do not exceed the annual inflation rate, and any allowed bonus is capped at 25 percent of the median salary of non-executive employees. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must review reported data on rates and compensation to approve bonuses before they are paid. If a utility violates these rules or fails to report accurately, the bonus is forfeited to the U.S. Treasury, and the recovered funds are distributed directly to the utility’s customers as individual payments.