Q&A: Tax RefundsWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What message do you have for Iowans during this tax filing season?A: With the new tax filing season underway, more than 150 million individuals and families will file their taxes for the first time under the new federal tax code. Enactment of the historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 boosted take-home...
Q&A: SOTU & 2018 Report CardU.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What does a recent report card about lawmakers tell Iowans about your work in Congress?A: In January I launched my 39th consecutive year holding county meetings, at least once, in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Keeping in touch with Iowans is a priority I take seriously....
Q&A: Shut Down Government ShutdownsWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What’s your position on government shutdowns?A: One of the most fundamental constitutional responsibilities afforded to Congress is the power of the purse. That means lawmakers have the authority to raise and spend revenue to operate the government. The founders’ decision...
Q&A: Flags for Fallen HeroesWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What is the Fallen Heroes Flag Act?A: This federal law provides the American public one way to pay tribute to the legions of heroes across the country who pay the ultimate sacrifice in service to their neighborhoods and communities. Community helpers and first-responders who run towards...
Q&A: New Medicare Cards and Medicare FraudWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why are Iowans receiving new Medicare cards?A: Congress passed legislation requiring the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to remove Social Security Numbers from all Medicare cards. This common sense step will help thwart wrongdoers from bilking Medicare...
Grassley: Top priority is reducing health care costsU.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaAs Americans, we’re blessed to live in a nation where investments and innovations in health care help millions of people every day to manage and overcome their illnesses. Yet the escalating prices of prescription drugs are a daily concern for every American in need...
Q&A: Access to Affordable RxWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: How can transparency help lower drug prices?A: Affordable health care ranks high among kitchen table concerns for millions of Americans. Paying for prescription medications and sorting out medical bills swallow a disproportionate amount of time and money for so many families. That explains...
Grassley: Building on the success of tax reformU.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa At my family farm in New Hartford, when our family gathers around the kitchen table, we don’t talk about the latest news in Washington, D.C. We talk about our soybean harvest and what we need to plan for in the coming year. We talk about our children’s jobs,...
Grassley: Free, fair trade will continue to be priority for Finance CommitteeU.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Iowans understand how important trade is to our state. Iowa’s economy depends on fair and free trade. It’s one of the top issues Iowans talk to me about during my 99 annual county meetings, through calls and emails and when Iowans...
Q&A: Looking Ahead 2019With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What’s in store for the 116th Congress?A: A new year is a good time to take stock of what’s in store for the next 12 months. Like many Iowans, I take time to count my blessings. Representing Iowans in the U.S. Senate is an honor I don’t take for granted. And when the 116th...
Grassley: New Congress brings historic leadership roles for Iowa’s senatorsU.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa The beginning of a new Congress is an exciting time. There are new faces and fresh opportunities to solve problems on behalf of constituents. The opening of the 116th Congress is particularly exciting for Iowans because it’s the...
Q&A: First Step ActWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What is the First Step ActA: The bipartisan First Step Act restructures federal criminal sentencing laws for the first time in decades. After years of listening, negotiating and reviewing reforms enacted at the state level, a broad coalition of lawmakers joined together with the White House to secure...
These Toilet Seats Aren’t Gold-Plated but They Cost $14,000By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of IowaIn a July 21, 2017 memo, the secretary of defense, James Mattis, made promising comments about his ambitions to end wasteful spending at the Pentagon. He wrote that he expected “leaders at all levels in the department to exercise the utmost degree...
Q&A: New Farm BillWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why did you vote against the 2018 Farm Bill?A: For years I have worked to restore fiscal integrity to the farm safety net. Protecting the financial viability for America’s farmers and ranchers strengthens U.S. food security and national security. Farm families are integral to the social...
Grassley Op-ed: Iowans inspired legislation to hold drug manufacturers accountableU.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa A couple years ago, I received a letter from an Iowan whose son had a severe peanut allergy. She wrote about how the price of an EpiPen, a popular anti-allergy prescription drug device, had skyrocketed. Though she and her family...
Q&A: From Judiciary to FinanceWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Did you achieve what you set out to do in four years as chairman of the Judiciary Committee?A: Serving as chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee was a hard-earned privilege I was honored to fulfill after climbing the rungs of the seniority ladder. I first landed an assignment...
Q&A: Internships Offer “Once-in-a-Lifetime” ExperienceWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why do you offer internship opportunities in your Senate offices?A: Throughout my public service, I have worked to engage younger generations to actively participate in civic life. For the last 38 years, I have held at least one meeting in each of...
Q&A: Thanksgiving MessageWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: How does Iowa rank for civic engagement?A: As the launching pad for the presidential campaign trail, Iowans are an engaged electorate. In fact, unofficial numbers from the November elections suggest Iowa broke an all-time record for votes cast in a midterm election, reaching nearly 61...
Q&A: Veterans Day 2018With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: As we observe the centennial anniversary of Armistice Day, what is your message to Iowans?A: First, I join with all of my fellow Americans to pay tribute to all of the men and women who have served our country honorably in uniform during times of war and peace. This year we mark a special...
