News Releases

09.06.2026

Grassley, Shaheen, Self Issue Statement Ahead of the Funeral of Ratko Mladic

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, to issue the following statement ahead of Ratko Mladic's funeral. “Ratko Mladic was a war criminal and the...

09.04.2026

Grassley Announces Staff Traveling Office Hours Across Iowa

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling office hours in 48 counties from Monday, September 14, to Thursday, September 24. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share their views may stop by during the scheduled hours listed below. NOTE: Senator Grassley will not be in attendance. He will be...

09.04.2026

Grassley Welcomes Trump Administration Actions to Support American Beef Producers

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer and member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, welcomed new actions from the Trump administration to stand with family farmers and deliver relief to beef producers across Rural America. The executive orders signed by President Trump today build on longstanding Grassley...

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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

08.31.2026

Republicans are leading a public safety revival. Americans are better off because of it.

The 119th Congress will be remembered as a decisive turning point for American safety and security. By electing Republicans to the majority in 2024, voters rejected the leftist ideals of defunding the police, abolishing prisons and supporting violent criminals over victims. In turn, Republicans have led a resurgence in commonsense crime-fighting legislation,...

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,...

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Official Correspondence

09.04.2026

POTUS to Grassley - War Powers Resolution on Iran

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08.27.2026

Grassley to State - UNRWA Employees

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08.27.2026

Grassley to UN - UNRWA Employees

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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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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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