Sen. Chuck Grassley

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 bill authorizes a feasibility study to assess expanding the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, which serves communities in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The Secretary of the Interior must coordinate with the water system's nonprofit operator to evaluate the project's viability, including cost-sharing (requiring at least 25% non-Federal contribution for construction) and financial feasibility. The study will produce a report for Congress and the public, with the federal government covering up to 50% of the study costs ($10 million authorized). The bill does not fund construction but sets the process for determining whether expansion should proceed. The study authorization expires 10 years after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by honoring the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims and recognizing the sacrifices made by first responders, military personnel, and volunteers. It highlights the ongoing health challenges faced by survivors and acknowledges the role of charitable organizations in providing long-term support to affected families. The text also references recent legislative efforts to ensure the financial stability of the World Trade Center Health Program and calls for public observance of the anniversary through ceremonies and acts of unity.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution supports designating September 19, 2026, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day to recognize families affected by stillbirths and promote preventive measures. It cites high annual stillbirth rates in the United States and notes that racial disparities place certain communities at greater risk. The text requests that the President issue a proclamation encouraging nationwide awareness programs and highlights the 2024 Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act as a foundation for federal resources and research.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to place a monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients on federal land near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., overriding standard location rules. It specifically requires the monument to be located within the National Mall's "Reserve" area adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial, as defined in federal law. The bill affects the museum foundation's construction plans and the public's access to this new memorial site. It does not change how the Medal of Honor is awarded, only the physical location of its commemorative monument.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the debt thresholds for qualifying for certain bankruptcy protections under U.S. law. It increases the small business bankruptcy limit (Chapter 11) from $750,000 to $7.5 million in total debts, allowing more small business owners to file. For consumer bankruptcy (Chapter 13), it raises the individual debt limit from $1 million to $2.75 million (or $2.75 million for a couple), excluding stockbrokers and commodity brokers. The changes apply to cases filed after the bill's enactment, directly affecting small business owners and consumers with higher debt levels who previously couldn't qualify.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2677) amends U.S. trade law to expand how U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shares information about suspected intellectual property rights violations. It allows CBP to share nonpublic merchandise details - including data from online marketplaces, shipping companies, and freight forwarders - with these entities when CBP has a reasonable suspicion of violations. The bill also adds new provisions permitting CBP to share information with other parties deemed relevant by the Commissioner. It directly affects CBP, online platforms, shipping operators, and importers by changing information-sharing protocols for IP enforcement. The changes focus on clarifying and broadening the scope of permissible information sharing during trade inspections.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates August 21, 2026, as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day to honor victims of illicit fentanyl overdose and highlight the dangers of the synthetic opioid. The bill acknowledges that fentanyl is a potent drug often mixed with other substances or pressed into counterfeit pills, contributing significantly to recent overdose deaths in the United States. It encourages citizens, schools, and organizations to participate in educational activities and promote drug-free lifestyles on this specific date.

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.