With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What is the REINS Act?A: Shortly after the 115th Congress opened for business in January, I renewed my support for bicameral legislation that would rebuild trust in the way the federal government carries out laws designed to serve the public. Specifically, our bill addresses a misguided federal regulatory process that...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Are you satisfied the incoming administration will stand strong for the Renewable Fuel Standard?A: The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is the law of the land. It passed with strong bipartisan support more than a decade ago and was extended and greatly expanded with enactment of the Energy Independence and Security Act...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What are some highlights from the 114th Congress?A: When visiting with Iowans during my 99-county meetings, I hear a common refrain from people across the state. Households are working harder than ever to get ahead and stay ahead. Putting gas in the car, buying groceries and medicine, shouldering student...
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Are counterfeit goods a bigger risk during the holiday gift season? A: Americans work hard for their money and look for ways to stretch their dollars, especially when household expenses go up during the season of gift giving. Savvy shoppers scour sales racks and online flash sales to score decent savings...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why are you working to ensure certain types of hearing aids are available over the counter?A: Throughout my public service, I make it a number one priority to listen to the people of Iowa. Representative government is a two-way street and it’s my job to make sure government works for “we the...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What is the “21st Century Cures Act?”A: As Americans we are blessed to live in a free society that bestows inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to its citizenry. For me, it is an honor to represent Iowans in the United States Senate and I take seriously the incredible...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why do you make it a priority to support small business?A: Small business is the backbone of America’s economic eco-system, serving as primary job creators and civic boosters in local communities across the country. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses have created more...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why are you looking into the pricing practices of an FDA-approved product known as an EpiPen?A: Like so much of my oversight work, the issue of exorbitant price increases for a key medicine came to me from Iowans. They wanted answers about the high prices they were paying for their children’s medicine to...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: How are you working to observe National Adoption Month this year?A: During this season of Thanksgiving, families across America make plans to travel and spend the holiday with loved ones. Family rituals and menus make Thanksgiving a special tradition to look forward to from year to year. Giving thanks for the...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What does your office do to serve veterans?A: For all the honorable men and women who volunteer to join the U.S. Armed Forces and serve our country in uniform, I work to ensure the United States of America upholds its promises made to these patriots who put their lives on the line to protect and defend our...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why is it a big deal for consumers to get serious about cyber security?A: Technology opens infinite opportunities for innovation and communication in the 21st century economy, from the way we conduct business and our way of life. It also opens the door for data thieves to pluck sensitive personal information...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What is National Take Back Day?A: It’s very likely that a majority of households in Iowa have unneeded, unused or expired prescription medicine sitting in medicine cabinets, nightstands, kitchen cupboards or even in the glove compartments of their vehicles. What many people may not realize is that unneeded...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What do you tell Iowans who worry about student debt?A: Paying for college ranks high among the concerns of Iowa families, no doubt about it. I tell college-bound students and their parents to start saving as early as possible and to start their college search with their eyes wide open. In other words, do your...
By Senator Chuck Grassley Back to school shopping this year brought sticker shock for families in Iowa and elsewhere. This wasn’t over pencils and notebooks but a life-saving device that kids with severe allergies have to have available at all times. The EpiPen cost has jumped more than 400 percent since 2007. Paying as much as...
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Why are you co-sponsoring a bill to reform delivery of mental health services? A: Although we are making important strides in this country to end a stigma tied to mental illness, there is broad agreement that we still have work to do to close the gap between mental health illness and mental health...
Q: Why did you call a congressional hearing to examine ag mergers?A: Recent announcements of mergers and acquisitions among seed and agrochemical companies are raising a lot of eyebrows among Iowa farmers. With a three-year downturn in the farm economy, producers and growers are even more concerned that less competition will lead to higher input costs on the...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: How serious is financial exploitation of older citizens in society?A: Financial scams targeting the elderly have been referred to as the “crime of the 21st century,” but what we’ve uncovered so far may just be the tip of the iceberg. That’s why I’m working on a solution. In addition...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why do you hold meetings in every county, every year?A: When Iowans first elected me to the U.S. Senate, I made the decision that I would do whatever it took to make representative government work and to keep in touch with my constituents. One of my priorities is holding meetings with Iowans in every county, at least once,...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: With regards to your look into drug pricing, why should the federal government ask questions about a private company’s pricing strategy?A: As Iowa’s elected representative in the U.S. Senate, I give high priority to having dialogue with my constituents. Representative government is a two-way street. Holding...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why does our system of checks and balances matter?A: Our Constitution establishes three branches of government to create a system of checks and balances. This system is fundamental to hold government accountable to the people and protect individual freedoms, such as the right to own property, pursue happiness and prosperity...
