News Releases

06.17.2021

Q&A: Border Security UpdateWith U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What grade do you give the Biden administration for its immigration policies? A: President Biden’s promises on the campaign trail, as well as the administration’s messaging and policies enacted during his First 100 Days have created chaos, uncertainty and confusion at our southern...

06.17.2021

Judiciary Committee Republicans Press DOJ for Details on Response to Disclosure of Protected IRS Records

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led an effort to press the Justice Department and FBI for details about any investigation into the disclosure of sensitive taxpayer records to the news media. Joining his letter to the Justice Department and FBI are Judiciary Committee colleagues Sens. John...

06.17.2021

Following Garland Proclamations, Grassley Seeks Follow-Through on Commitments to Respect Oversight Authority of Congress

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in a letter today to Attorney General Merrick Garland took the Justice Department to task for its continued failure to respond to congressional oversight inquiries, particularly those relating to political considerations in light of Garland’s recent statements. “I read with interest...

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Remarks

06.16.2021

Grassley: We Need to Pass the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act

Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaWe Need to Pass the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention ActWednesday, June 16, 2021VIDEO I’m here to join Senator Gillibrand in asking for a vote on this crucial legislation. The Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act has more than 60 bipartisan cosponsors,...

06.16.2021

Grassley: Let’s Work Together to Boost the Confidence of all Americans in our Elections

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaLet’s Work Together to Boost the Confidence of all Americans in our ElectionsWednesday, June 16, 2021VIDEO The so-called “For the People Act” was compiled after the 2018 elections to call into question the legitimacy of democratic elections for partisan political purposes. If it had been...

06.15.2021

Grassley on Supporting Biofuels and American Energy Independence

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn Supporting Biofuels and American Energy IndependenceTuesday, June 15, 2021VIDEO It’s no secret that I have been a leader in promoting renewable energy sources. Iowa has done even more to lead the nation in biofuels production. This leads to a cleaner environment and increases America’s...

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Commentary

06.01.2021

Grassley op-ed: Elevate rises to bridge gap for mental health services

When COVID-19 sent the world into a global public health emergency, fall-out from the pandemic turned daily life upside down. Many people lost their jobs through no fault of their own, creating financial hardship for families to put food on the table and pay their bills. On top of that, school closures and isolation protocols in nursing homes added more...

05.24.2021

Grassley op-ed: This Foster Care Month we need to hear directly from kids if we’re going to continue improving the system

By Sen. Chuck Grassley of IowaThe Quad City Times This year, the Children’s Bureau’s National Foster Care Month initiative is focused on bringing to light ways that organizations can authentically engage youth in decision-making about their own future. When I first founded the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth in 2009 with then-Senator Landrieu, one of the...

05.11.2021

Grassley: We Can Root Out Tax Cheats without Breaking the Bank

A recent Register editorial backed President Joe Biden’s plan to throw an additional $80 billion in taxpayer money back at the IRS to recoup unpaid taxes. These pages said I “should be leading the charge to ensure tax scofflaws are pursued.” The Register failed to recognize that I’ve been leading this charge for years. As a taxpayer...

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Official Correspondence

06.17.2021

Grassley to Justice Dept. - Congressional Oversight

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06.17.2021

Grassley et al. to DOJ, FBI - IRS Records Disclosure

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06.16.2021

06-16-21, Grassley, Rosen letter to DOI - Fair Returns for Public Lands Act

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06.15.2021