Sen. Kevin Cramer

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes up to $50 million in federal grants to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation for establishing the Library in Medora, North Dakota. It requires the Foundation to first secure $100 million in matching funds from North Dakota or non-Federal sources before receiving federal money, and prohibits grant funds from covering the Library's ongoing maintenance or operations. The bill also permits federal agencies to loan historic artifacts and objects (without cost) to the Foundation for public display, subject to preservation terms. The Library will operate independently, with no federal involvement in its day-to-day management beyond the Foundation's request.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the existing Northern Border Security Review Act to update reporting requirements for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It mandates a threat analysis of northern border apprehensions (including sector-level data) by September 2, 2025, and every three years thereafter, and requires the DHS Secretary to update the border security strategy by September 2, 2026, and every five years, incorporating the latest analysis. The bill also adds a requirement for classified briefings to Congress within 30 days of each threat analysis submission. No new funding is authorized for these changes.

Maddy summaryThe INSULIN Act of 2026 requires health insurance plans to limit insulin copayments to $35 per 30-day supply starting in 2027, with plans choosing to cap costs at 25% of the negotiated price after 2028. The bill also mandates that pharmacy benefit managers pass all rebates and discounts related to insulin directly to health plans rather than retaining them. Additional provisions include measures to speed up the approval process for generic and biosimilar insulin products, establish a pilot program to provide affordable insulin to uninsured individuals in 10 states, and create a resource center and hotline to help uninsured people access assistance programs.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union and recognizes the resilience of the Ukrainian people in pursuing sovereignty and democracy. The text affirms U.S. support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, specifically rejecting the annexation of Crimea, while condemning Russia’s 2022 military invasion. It encourages the U.S. government to provide strong security guarantees to facilitate a lasting peace agreement and to integrate lessons from Ukraine’s defense innovations into American military readiness. Additionally, the resolution urges Ukraine to continue implementing reforms related to anti-corruption measures, free markets, and the rule of law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week." It directly affects the public by encouraging responsible visits and support for the National Park System, which includes parks, battlefields, and historical sites located across the United States and its territories. The measure serves as a formal declaration to highlight the parks' role in recreation, education, and economic activity without altering any laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThe Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026 significantly expands the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens who are facing removal from the United States. The bill removes time limits on detention during removal proceedings and allows for indefinite detention after a final order is issued if specific conditions, such as national security threats or public safety risks, are certified by government officials. It restricts access to bond hearings for many detainees, requiring them instead to prove they are not flight risks or community threats through clear and convincing evidence. Additionally, the legislation establishes administrative review processes that permit detention beyond standard removal periods if an individual fails to cooperate with deportation efforts or poses a continuing danger.

Maddy summaryThe Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators' Exams Act establishes strict deadlines for federal financial regulators to complete examinations, conduct exit interviews, and issue final reports, with extensions permitted only for specific documented reasons. The bill creates a new Office of Independent Examination Review within the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, staffed by a three-member board appointed by the President, to oversee examination quality and handle complaints from financial institutions. It grants banks and credit unions the right to request binding written advice on regulatory interpretations and allows them to seek independent, de novo review of significant supervisory determinations made during exams. Additionally, the legislation permits regulated entities to choose between an administrative hearing before their regulator or a judicial hearing in federal district court when facing enforcement actions or civil money penalties.

Maddy summaryThe Trade Deficit Elimination Act of 2026 directs the United States Trade Representative to annually identify countries with which the U.S. has a bilateral deficit in goods trade and designate them as "trade deficit economies." For these designated partners, the bill authorizes the imposition of additional import duties specifically calculated to eliminate the trade imbalance, subject to presidential direction and consultation with congressional committees. The legislation allows for exemptions on goods that are critical to national security or unavailable domestically at reasonable prices. Additionally, it empowers the Trade Representative to negotiate bilateral agreements requiring partner nations to increase purchases of U.S. goods or reduce their exports to the United States.

Maddy summaryThe Bring Our Heroes Home Act requires all government agencies to identify, preserve, and transmit records related to missing military personnel and civilian personnel who supported the military (from December 7, 1941, through the bill's enactment date) to a new Missing Armed Forces and Civilian Personnel Records Collection at the National Archives. It establishes a Review Board to oversee the process, ensure timely public disclosure of these records, and periodically review any records withheld for national security reasons. The bill aims to make these records more accessible to families of missing personnel, researchers, and the public, while allowing limited exceptions to protect national security. This would improve transparency about the fate of missing military personnel and civilians who went missing while serving the country.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 829) is a procedural naming resolution. It designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office." The bill updates all official federal references (laws, documents, maps) to this specific location to reflect the new name. It does not change postal services, funding, or policy; it solely honors an individual through a permanent facility designation.