News Releases

09.18.2026

Grassley-Hassan Legislation to Support Victims of Identity Theft Heads to President Trump’s Desk

WASHINGTON – The Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act authored by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), a fellow Finance Committee member, is heading to President Donald Trump’s desk after the Senate unanimously approved the...

09.18.2026

Q&A: Keeping America Safe

Q: What’s driving lower crime rates across the country? A: In the first two years of the second Trump administration, promising new data show a historic decline in violent crime, particularly in urban areas. The downward trend is boosted by key policy victories to secure the border, lower taxes that strengthened small businesses and family take-home pay and...

09.17.2026

Grassley, Hinson Lead Bipartisan Push for Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness

Download audio HERE. WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) joined Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with Rep. Alma Adams, (D-N.C.) and others, to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing September 19, 2026, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day. In 2024, the...

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Remarks

09.17.2026

On Constitution Day, Grassley Calls on Americans to Reflect on the Blessings of Freedom

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“Recognizing Constitution Day”Thursday, September 17, 2026 VIDEO Today is Constitution Day. On September the 17th, 1787, 39 delegates,,,signed the [United States Constitution]. They set forth an experiment rooted in American exceptionalism: government authority comes from “We the...

09.16.2026

Grassley Celebrates the University of Northern Iowa’s 150th Anniversary

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“Salute to My Alma Mater”Wednesday, September 16, 2026 VIDEO Today, I recognize my alma mater. A century after the signing of America’s Declaration of Independence, the University of Northern Iowa opened its doors in 1876. On September 6th, [UNI] celebrated its 150th...

09.16.2026

Grassley Opens Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing to Consider Six District Judges

Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Judiciary CommitteeNominationsWednesday, September 16, 2026 Good everybody. I’d like to welcome everyone to today’s hearing. Today, our panel features six district court nominees: Daniel Ballou, for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Richard Bennett, for the Southern District of...

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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 ICE - GLOVE System

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HIStory Series

09.11.2026

25 Years Since 9/11

From natural disasters to political, agricultural, scientific and technological revolutions, certain events change the course of human history. This year, we celebrate 250 years since America’s founding patriots signed the Declaration of Independence. Since then, generations of Americans have defended the blessings of freedom and liberty, striving and...

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...

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