News Releases

08.19.2026

Grassley Recognized as Most Bipartisan Senate Republican

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is the most bipartisan Republican in the U.S. Senate, according to an independent study by the nonpartisan project Bridge Grades. Grassley earned a score of 96.9 out of 100 in the report, ranking fourth overall among all 100 senators. “At my annual 99 county meetings, Iowans ask me why Democrats and...

08.17.2026

Capitol Hill Report, 08-17-26

Audio from this morning’s call is available HERE. Topics include: Rural healthcare, the Farm Bill, ag and trade policy, mail-in ballots, the national debt and the Iowa State Fair.

08.14.2026

Q&A: Russia Sanctions Pave Way to Peace

Q: How would the Senate-passed sanctions bill help end the war in Ukraine? A: With an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 86-11, the U.S. Senate sent a clear message to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin: stop the killing and end the largestland war since World War II. The late Sen. Lindsey Graham, the bill’s leading champion who led the congressional effort to...

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Remarks

08.07.2026

Grassley Speaks Ahead of Blanche’s Confirmation to be Attorney General

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Judiciary Committee“Senate Confirmation of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General”Friday, August 7, 2026 VIDEO In a few moments, we’ll vote to confirm Todd Blanche as the Attorney General of the United States. Before we do, I’d like to speak in support of his nomination and urge my colleagues to...

08.06.2026

Grassley Statement on Addressing Social Security Solvency

Statement for the Hearing Record by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaMember, Senate Finance Committee“Exploring Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency”Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Mr. Chairman, thank you for calling today’s hearing to examine process approaches for achieving Social Security solvency. This hearing is a nice complement to the...

08.05.2026

Grassley Opens Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Antitrust AAG, Judges and Commissioner Nominees

Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Judiciary CommitteeNominationsWednesday, August 5, 2026 Good morning, I’d like to welcome everyone to today’s hearing. Today, we’ll have two panels. The first panel features Anna St. John, who is nominated to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Our second panel...

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Commentary

06.25.2026

Democrats Revive FDR Court-Packing Scheme to Rig the Supreme Court

With the 2026 midterms approaching and the 2028 presidential election right behind them, Democrats are raising a discredited ruse to pack the Supreme Court with additional justices. Just last month, Democrats’ 2024 presidential nominee Kamala Harris floated the idea of Democrats packing the Supreme Court as part of a “no bad idea brainstorm.” Meanwhile,...

06.25.2026

Rural Communities are Counting on Us

Rural communities are counting on us By Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) June 24, 2026 Washington Times Rural healthcare is top-of-mind for many Iowans. Across our state, Iowans rely on rural hospitals for compassionate, personalized care close to home. Rural hospitals are also economic anchors that support local businesses,...

05.07.2026

Rural Health Fund is Improving Access to Care in Iowa

I’m one of hundreds of thousands of rural Iowans proud to call farm country home. Over one third of our state is considered rural. Yet, too often, it’s difficult for rural Iowans to access the health care they need, close to where they live. Republicans are working to change that. Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which President Donald Trump...

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Official Correspondence

08.17.2026

Grassley, Johnson to DOJ, FBI, ODNI - Crossfire Hurricane, Round River

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08.13.2026

Grassley to DOD - Lt Gen Flynn Classified Docs

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07.30.2026

Grassley et al to Verizon - Subpoenas for Members of Congress

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07.29.2026

Grassley to Meta - Employee Arrest

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07.22.2026

Grassley to Meta - WB Retaliation Cont.

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HIStory Series

08.18.2026

Socialism Doesn’t Work

Two hundred and fifty years ago, America was founded on the revolutionary idea that individuals are endowed with inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Americans are called to uphold this sacred inheritance to ensure our founding principles are carried from one generation to the next. That includes economic freedom fueled with...

07.01.2026

Reflections on America250

A letter written 250 years ago by John Adams to his wife Abigail reminds 21st century Americans about the bold sacrifice and binding covenant our nation’s founders made on behalf of generations to come. “...I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration and support and defend these States. Yet, through...

06.25.2026

Democrats Revive FDR Court-Packing Scheme to Rig the Supreme Court

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