Q: How does clean energy help Iowa’s economy?A: Renewable energy helps diversify Iowa’s economy and adds value to our state’s rich, natural resources. One recent study counted more than 30,000 Iowans employed in clean energy. That’s a lot of paychecks that are providing for families and boosting economic vitality on Main Streets...
Congressional oversight of health care is essential for a healthy AmericaBy Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Diligent oversight of the federal government is a priority of mine. It’s imperative that legislators root out waste, fraud, and abuse while holding bureaucrats responsible for the decisions they make when they think no one is watching.At its...
Q&A: Flores AgreementWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: How does the Flores v. Reno agreement apply to detention policy at the southern border?A: For three decades, enforcement of immigration laws affecting unaccompanied minors entering the United States illegally was governed by an agreement first issued by the U.S. District Court in Central...
Q: What is the Commodity Credit Corporation?A: The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is a government-owned and operated bank first created to support farm income and prices during the Great Depression. Organized under the umbrella of the USDA, the CCC Charter Act was enacted by Congress as a financing backstop to help farmers produce and market their...
Q: What is OPEC?A: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, commonly known as OPEC, launched in 1960 by founding members Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Nearly six decades later, the international, 15-member organization accounts for more than 73 percent of the world’s crude oil reserves, according to the U.S. Energy...
Q&A: Inspector General ActWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why did Congress write the Inspector General Act of 1978?A: Enacted 40 years ago, the federal law established an independent arm within federal agencies to conduct audits and investigations to prevent and detect fraud and abuse. The inspectors general are tasked with a mission to...
NOTE: Today, Sen. Grassley released an oversight letter he sent to Department of Defense Principal Deputy Inspector General Glenn A. Fine which has gone unanswered. Grassley is seeking answers on why the Defense Department is wasting $10,000 of taxpayer money on individual toilet seat covers for C-17 cargo planes. Oversight is Fundamental for a...
Q: How does transparency hold government accountable?A: Sometimes I wonder if people get tired of this Iowa senator talking about transparency and accountability. Let me assure skeptics that these two principles of good government aren’t trite buzz words or talking points I use in floor speeches. Ask anyone who has locked horns with me and my oversight...
Grassley: Congress, nonprofits and American people can slow opioid epidemicSen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Some issues permeate society without regard to who you are or where you come from. Opioid addiction is one of those issues.Chances are that you or someone close to you is personally affected by this epidemic. Opioid addiction is bringing unlikely...
Q: How has the U.S. patent system contributed to American prosperity?A: The genius of America’s system of free enterprise rewards risk-taking. The nation’s founders embraced the power of ingenuity, innovation, invention and investment to drive progress, opportunity and prosperity. The architects of the Constitution engineered a framework to...
Farm bill must have payment limit reformSen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa The farm bill is a critical piece of legislation for Iowa and the entire country. It provides a framework from which farmers can make decisions with more certainty, and serves as a necessary safety net for our farmers in the event of a natural disaster, dramatic market shifts and other...
Grassley: Tax-reform legislation proving its worthSen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa It’s been six months since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law. Since then, there have been continuous, positive economic developments in Iowa and throughout the country.Last month, the U.S. economy generated 223,000 new jobs. In fact, more than one million new...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What’s on the table for renewing the next Farm Bill? A: The Agricultural Act of 2014, more commonly known as the Farm Bill, will expire on Sept. 30. The sweeping farm and food law typically is updated every five years. It sets the legal framework for administering a broad range of public policy that has a...
Pulling together to see the sunshineSen. Chuck Grassley of IowaJune 10, 2018 The whims of Mother Nature tested Cedar Rapids 10 summers ago when the river banks overflowed, flooding 10 square miles of neighborhoods, businesses and homes and causing more than $10 billion in damage. Natural disasters test the mettle of humanity. By every measure, Iowans...
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: How serious is the nation’s opioid crisis? A: The impact of this expanding, pervasive addiction spans the social-economic spectrum in American society, tearing apart families and creating a consequential public health crisis in its wake. For the first time ever, drug overdoses are the leading cause of death for...
Memorial Day is a Time for Personal Reflection and Remembrance By Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa The first Memorial Day observances were spontaneous expressions of gratitude and remembrance from Civil War veterans for their fallen friends, organized by veterans groups in local communities. It was recognized as an official holiday after it became an honored...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What can be done to bring down prescription drug prices for American consumers?A: Drug pricing is tied to a complex, highly regulated regime laced with incentives and guidelines structured to protect patient safety and foster innovation. Congress has enacted patent laws intended to encourage advances in biomedical...
Restoring integrity to the immigration systemBy Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa& House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte of VirginiaWashington Times In 1990, Congress created the investor visa green card program to bring entrepreneurial talent to the United States, create new jobs and infuse new capital...
Ethanol is a critical piece of America’s energy strategyBy Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa The conflict over the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) between the EPA, Congress and special interest groups have left hardworking people throughout rural America with a growing sense of uncertainty about their futures.An honest discussion about this program is...
Preventing child abuse and neglect fatalitiesBy Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa A loving home is critical for the next generation to thrive and become productive members of society. Close-knit, supportive families serve as the building blocks for safe schools and solid communities. Strong families are an essential thread in the social fabric of America....
