Chuck Grassley

United States Senator from Iowa

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News by Issue

Listed below are the three most recent news releases sent from my office for each of several major issues. As issues often overlap, you may notice the same release appearing under multiple headings.

AbbVie Invitation
AstraZeneca Invitation
Bristol-Myers Squibb Invitation
Johnson & Johnson Invitation
Merck Invitation
Pfizer Invitation
Sanofi Invitation
2019-02-04 USOC to CEG (Sexual Abuse Prevention)
2019-03-05 Cummings, Leahy, Grassley, Cornyn to Interior Dept. - Proposed FOIA Rule
2019-02-28 Feinstein, Grassley to HHS OIG - Sexual Abuse in HHS Facilities

Agriculture/Rural Development

Jun 04, 2019
Grassley, Fortenberry Urge USDA Secretary to Enact Payment Limits
May 24, 2019
Grassley Praises Passage of Disaster Aid Package to Help Iowa Flooding Recovery
May 21, 2019
Grassley Cosponsors Legislation to Address Missouri River Flooding
May 03, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Press Army Corps to Address Communications Shortcomings in Wake of Flooding
Apr 15, 2019
Grassley Statement on the Omission of Agriculture from E.U. Trade Negotiating Mandate
Mar 27, 2019
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Reorganizations Tools to More Family Farmers
Feb 28, 2019
Following Grassley Request, IRS Provides Relief to Farmers for March 1 Filing Deadline
Nov 30, 2018
Grassley: 2019 Biofuels Levels Good News for Country But True Test Yet to Come
Nov 30, 2018
Grassley Statement on USMCA Trade Agreement Signing
Oct 24, 2018
Chairman Grassley Seeks Transparency from NIH on Foreign Threats to the Research Grant Process
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Adoption, Foster Care and Welfare

May 24, 2019
Grassley Resolution Marking May as National Foster Care Month Passes the Senate
May 14, 2019
Grassley, Peters Reintroduce Bill to Address Needs of At-Risk Youth
Mar 28, 2019
Grassley Slams Continued Lack of Accountability for Spending at HUD Public Housing Agencies
Nov 14, 2018
Grassley Op-ed: This National Adoption Month, Congress has more work to do
Oct 15, 2018
Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth
Oct 12, 2018
Grassley Bill to Support Response to Child Exploitation Becomes Law
Sep 24, 2018
Grassley, Senators Press HHS to Include Older Foster Youth in Implementation of Family First
Sep 14, 2018
Judiciary Committee Approves Grassley Bill to Reauthorize National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Sep 12, 2018
Grassley, Senators Seek Clarity on Website Accessibility Under ADA
Sep 07, 2018
Grassley Receives Response from CMS on Iowa Nursing Home Death
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Budget/Economy/Tax

Jun 21, 2019
Grassley Presses CRS on Objectivity of Tax Reform Analysis
Jun 10, 2019
Grassley, Wyden Press Subjects in Easement Investigation
Jun 10, 2019
Grassley Statement on House Passage of IRS Reform Bill
Jun 04, 2019
Grassley Statement on Confirmation of Social Security Commissioner
May 24, 2019
Grassley Praises Passage of Disaster Aid Package to Help Iowa Flooding Recovery
May 23, 2019
Grassley Praises House Passage of SECURE Act
May 14, 2019
Grassley Speaks at the NAIFA Congressional Conference on the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2019
May 02, 2019
Grassley Statement on CBO “Medicare for All” Report
May 02, 2019
Grassley Presses IRS for Answers on Potential Lawbreaking by Agency Employees
Apr 22, 2019
Grassley Statement on Social Security and Medicare Annual Report
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Constituent Services

Jun 21, 2019
Grassley to Hold Town Meetings in Winnebago, Jones, Pocahontas Counties
May 24, 2019
Grassley Praises Passage of Disaster Aid Package to Help Iowa Flooding Recovery
Dec 14, 2018
Grassley Names New Chief of Staff
Oct 11, 2018
Grassley, Ernst Statement on Nomination of Iowan Douglas J. Strike to Serve as U.S. Marshal
Oct 02, 2018
Grassley, Iowa Delegation Supports Reynolds Appeal for FEMA Assistance for Two Iowa Counties
Oct 02, 2018
Deadline Approaching for Iowa Students to Apply for a Grassley Nomination To U.S. Service Academies
Sep 12, 2018
Iowa Delegation Supports Reynolds Appeal for FEMA Assistance for Four Iowa Counties
Sep 12, 2018
Grassley, Senators Seek Clarity on Website Accessibility Under ADA
Sep 10, 2018
ICYMI: From Small-town Iowa to Washington, DC
Sep 10, 2018
Grassley Completes Annual 99 County Meetings For 38th Year
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Courts/Justice

Jun 19, 2019
Lawmakers Seek FARA Evaluation of Qatari-owned Al Jazeera
Jun 18, 2019
Current, Former Judiciary Chairmen Continue Oversight of Response to Alleged Sale of Human Fetal Tissue
Jun 18, 2019
Grassley, Warner Decry Opaque, Drawn-Out Review of Ghaisar Case
Jun 18, 2019
Whitehouse, Grassley Introduce TITLE Act to Curb Proliferation of Anonymous Shell Corporations in U.S.
Jun 10, 2019
The Foreign Influence We’re Ignoring
Jun 10, 2019
Grassley Leads Bipartisan Bill to Boost Disclosure of Foreign Lobbying
May 09, 2019
Judiciary Committee Advances Bipartisan Grassley Bill to aid Officers Disabled in Line of Duty
May 08, 2019
Grassley Joins Bipartisan Bill Targeting Foreign Nationals Who Tamper with U.S. Elections
May 06, 2019
Chairmen Johnson, Grassley Seek Answers Regarding FBI’s Apparent Awareness of Leaks to Media
Apr 30, 2019
Senators Introduce Resolution Supporting Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention Month
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Crime/Antitrust

Jun 20, 2019
Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Ensure Antitrust Authorities Have the Resources They Need to Protect Consumers
Jun 19, 2019
Lawmakers Seek FARA Evaluation of Qatari-owned Al Jazeera
Jun 18, 2019
Current, Former Judiciary Chairmen Continue Oversight of Response to Alleged Sale of Human Fetal Tissue
Jun 18, 2019
Grassley, Warner Decry Opaque, Drawn-Out Review of Ghaisar Case
Jun 18, 2019
Money Laundering Bill Targets Terrorists, Tax Evaders, Cartels & Crooks
Jun 18, 2019
Whitehouse, Grassley Introduce TITLE Act to Curb Proliferation of Anonymous Shell Corporations in U.S.
Jun 11, 2019
Grassley: Secret Foreign Lobbying Campaigns are Real Threat
Jun 06, 2019
Grassley Presses HHS, CMS on Federal Strategies to Combat Opioid Abuse
May 21, 2019
Grassley Joins Blackburn Bill to Prevent Exploitation of Unaccompanied Child Migrants
May 16, 2019
Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Gillibrand Bill to Aid Officers Disabled in Line of Duty
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Drugs

Jun 06, 2019
Grassley Presses HHS, CMS on Federal Strategies to Combat Opioid Abuse
May 13, 2019
Grassley, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Codify HHS Rule to Require Disclosure of Prescription Drug Prices in TV Ads
May 08, 2019
Grassley, Durbin Statement on HHS Rule to Require Disclosure of Prescription Drug Prices in TV Ads
Apr 29, 2019
Grassley Joins Legislation to Deter Regulatory Abuses that Delay Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs
Nov 08, 2018
Grassley, Klobuchar Urge Administration to Help Bring Down the Skyrocketing Costs of Prescription Drugs
Oct 25, 2018
Opioid Crisis-Fighting Measures from Senate Judiciary Committee Become Law
Oct 25, 2018
Grassley Encourages Iowans to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Oct 03, 2018
Opioid Package Passes Congress, to be Signed by President Trump
Oct 02, 2018
Grassley Statement at Drug Caucus Hearing on Fentanyl From China
Oct 01, 2018
Updated Notice of Drug Caucus Hearing on October 2
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Education

Oct 01, 2018
Grassley Presses DOJ on FARA and China’s Activity in the U.S. Education System
Aug 24, 2018
Grassley-backed Provisions Receive Funding in Senate Appropriations Bill
Jul 11, 2018
VIDEO: Grassley Discusses White House Meeting with Iowa Leaders and VP Pence
Jun 29, 2018
Grassley: Bill to Expand Access to Printed Works for Blind & Visually Impaired Passes Senate
Jun 22, 2018
Q&A: Full STEM Ahead: 10 Million Patents and Counting
Jun 06, 2018
Grassley Voices Support for Teacher Leadership Programs
May 10, 2018
Grassley: Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act Improves Access to Materials for Blind; Print Disabled
Apr 25, 2018
Bipartisan Bill Leverages Secret Service Threat Assessment Program to Improve School Safety
Apr 06, 2018
Grassley Youth Summit Engages Students in Federal Judiciary
Mar 26, 2018
Grassley Examines Lax Oversight of ‘Visa Mills’ Offering Visas to Foreign Students
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Energy/Environment

Jun 04, 2019
Grassley, Fortenberry Urge USDA Secretary to Enact Payment Limits
Nov 30, 2018
Grassley: 2019 Biofuels Levels Good News for Country But True Test Yet to Come
Oct 12, 2018
Q&A: E15 Year-Round
Oct 09, 2018
VIDEO: Grassley Statement on Year-round E15
Oct 02, 2018
Grassley, Iowa Delegation Supports Reynolds Appeal for FEMA Assistance for Two Iowa Counties
Sep 12, 2018
Iowa Delegation Supports Reynolds Appeal for FEMA Assistance for Four Iowa Counties
Sep 07, 2018
Grassley, Ernst, Blum Outline Financial Conditions for Cedar Rapids Flood Funding
Aug 23, 2018
Grassley, Senators Urge EPA to Boost Biodiesel, Support Jobs
Aug 21, 2018
Judiciary Committee Chairmen Seek Antitrust Division’s Views on NOPEC
Aug 06, 2018
Sen. Grassley receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award"
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Government Oversight

Jun 19, 2019
Lawmakers Seek FARA Evaluation of Qatari-owned Al Jazeera
Jun 18, 2019
Grassley, Warner Decry Opaque, Drawn-Out Review of Ghaisar Case
Jun 17, 2019
Grassley Receives FDA Update on Investigation Into Unproven Treatments
Jun 17, 2019
Senators Hassan, Grassley Urge President Trump to Swiftly Fill Critical Inspector General Vacancies to Help Root Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
Jun 17, 2019
State Dept. Identified 30 Security Incidents Stemming from Clinton Email Investigation
Jun 11, 2019
Grassley: Secret Foreign Lobbying Campaigns are Real Threat
Jun 10, 2019
The Foreign Influence We’re Ignoring
Jun 10, 2019
Grassley Leads Bipartisan Bill to Boost Disclosure of Foreign Lobbying
Jun 10, 2019
Grassley, Wyden Press Subjects in Easement Investigation
Jun 10, 2019
Grassley, Rubio Call on HHS IG to Examine CMS Payments to Chinese-linked Companies
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Health Care

Jun 17, 2019
Grassley Receives FDA Update on Investigation Into Unproven Treatments
Jun 10, 2019
Grassley, Rubio Call on HHS IG to Examine CMS Payments to Chinese-linked Companies
Jun 06, 2019
Grassley Presses HHS, CMS on Federal Strategies to Combat Opioid Abuse
May 21, 2019
Grassley, Wyden Seek Insulin Cost Data from CMS
May 14, 2019
Grassley, Peters Reintroduce Bill to Address Needs of At-Risk Youth
May 13, 2019
Grassley, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Codify HHS Rule to Require Disclosure of Prescription Drug Prices in TV Ads
May 08, 2019
Grassley, Durbin Statement on HHS Rule to Require Disclosure of Prescription Drug Prices in TV Ads
May 06, 2019
Grassley to NIH: Take Red Flags in Clinical Trials Seriously
May 02, 2019
Grassley Statement on CBO “Medicare for All” Report
Apr 29, 2019
Grassley Leads Bipartisan Bill Requiring FTC Study of the Role, Behavior, and Recent Merger Activity of Prescription Drug Supply Chain Middlemen
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Homeland Security

Jun 11, 2019
Video: Grassley Implores Administration, Media to Shine Light on Child Exploitation at Southern Border
Jun 11, 2019
Grassley: Secret Foreign Lobbying Campaigns are Real Threat
Jun 10, 2019
The Foreign Influence We’re Ignoring
Jun 10, 2019
Grassley Leads Bipartisan Bill to Boost Disclosure of Foreign Lobbying
Jun 04, 2019
Grassley-Backed Bill Targeting Election Tampering by Foreign Nationals Clears Senate
May 16, 2019
Grassley-Backed Election Tampering Bill Advances from Judiciary Committee
May 14, 2019
Grassley Joins Cotton, Colleagues on Bill to Bar Chinese Military Scientists from American Labs
Apr 11, 2019
Grassley Presses Defense Department on Potential Conflicts in Massive Cloud Computing Procurement
Mar 14, 2019
Grassley Votes to Tackle National Security & Humanitarian Crisis Along Southern Border
Feb 28, 2019
Grassley Joins Cotton, Colleagues to Introduce Singh’s Law
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Immigration

Jun 11, 2019
Video: Grassley Implores Administration, Media to Shine Light on Child Exploitation at Southern Border
Jun 04, 2019
Grassley-Backed Bill Targeting Election Tampering by Foreign Nationals Clears Senate
May 21, 2019
Grassley Joins Blackburn Bill to Prevent Exploitation of Unaccompanied Child Migrants
May 16, 2019
Grassley-Backed Election Tampering Bill Advances from Judiciary Committee
May 16, 2019
Grassley Statement on White House Immigration Announcement
May 14, 2019
Grassley Joins Cotton, Colleagues on Bill to Bar Chinese Military Scientists from American Labs
May 09, 2019
Wyden, Grassley Demand Answers on Misconduct and Abuse at Federally-Funded Facilities Caring for Unaccompanied Migrant Children
May 08, 2019
Grassley Joins Bipartisan Bill Targeting Foreign Nationals Who Tamper with U.S. Elections
Mar 14, 2019
Grassley Votes to Tackle National Security & Humanitarian Crisis Along Southern Border
Mar 12, 2019
Grassley Cosponsors Lee’s ARTICLE ONE Act to Reclaim Congressional Power
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International Diplomacy

Apr 15, 2019
Grassley Expands Government Grant Integrity Probe to National Science Foundation
Nov 14, 2018
Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Legislation in Response to China’s Human Right’s Abuses Against Uyghurs
Aug 21, 2018
Grassley Statement at Hearing on Cyber Threats to Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
Aug 10, 2018
Grassley, Senators Express Concerns over China’s “Debt Trap” Diplomacy with Developing Countries
Aug 06, 2018
Grassley, Brown Op-ed: Big foreign investments in US need closer scrutiny to protect economic security
Jul 30, 2018
Grassley, Feinstein Propose Cooperation with Colombian President-elect Duque
Jul 19, 2018
Grassley Joins Bipartisan Bill to Protect Election Integrity
Jul 16, 2018
Grassley Statement on U.S.-Russia Helsinki Summit
Jun 26, 2018
Grassley Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Election Interference
May 08, 2018
Grassley Statement on America’s Withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal
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International Trade

Apr 15, 2019
Grassley Statement on the Omission of Agriculture from E.U. Trade Negotiating Mandate
Oct 05, 2018
Q&A: USMCA
Oct 01, 2018
Grassley Statement on Modernized North American Trade Agreement
Aug 27, 2018
Grassley Statement on Preliminary Trade Agreement with Mexico
Aug 27, 2018
Grassley Statement on Farm Aid Announcement
Aug 21, 2018
Judiciary Committee Chairmen Seek Antitrust Division’s Views on NOPEC
Jul 26, 2018
Grassley Statement on President Trump Iowa Roundtable
Jul 24, 2018
Grassley Statement on Federal Aid to Farmers
Jul 16, 2018
Grassley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fight Price Fixing by OPEC
Jul 11, 2018
VIDEO: Grassley Discusses White House Meeting with Iowa Leaders and VP Pence
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Retirement Security

Jun 04, 2019
Grassley Statement on Confirmation of Social Security Commissioner
Apr 22, 2019
Grassley Statement on Social Security and Medicare Annual Report
Dec 29, 2016
Grassley Marks Policy, Oversight Accomplishments in 114th Congress
Sep 30, 2016
Judiciary Committee Logs Results in September
Sep 12, 2016
Grassley Named “Guardian of Seniors’ Rights” by the 60 Plus Association
Aug 14, 2016
Senator Chuck Grassley Delivers The Weekly Republican Address
Jun 02, 2016
Iowa Congressional Delegation Expresses Concern to Labor Department Over Fixed Indexed Annuity Regulation, Effects on Retirement Income Option
Apr 20, 2016
Grassley Questions Why Sentencing Guidelines Are Not Holding Those who Defraud Seniors Fully Accountable
Apr 14, 2016
Grassley Speaks at Central States Pension Holders Rally, Describes GAO Inquiry on Labor Department Role
Apr 06, 2016
Fiduciary Rule Raises Concerns about Fewer Options for Financial Customers
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Veterans

May 13, 2019
Grassley Delivers 20 Veterans’ Stories to Library of Congress Veterans History Project
May 06, 2019
Grassley, Manchin Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights
Nov 07, 2018
Grassley, Ernst Seek Answers and Solutions from VA to Reduce Veteran Homelessness in Iowa
Nov 05, 2018
Q&A: Veterans Day 2018
Oct 19, 2018
Q&A: Veterans History Project
Oct 18, 2018
Grassley Invites Iowans to Attend Veterans History Project Event November 9
Oct 03, 2018
Ernst and Grassley Seek Proper Care for Iowa Veterans
Sep 26, 2018
Ernst, Grassley Introduce Bill to Ensure Quality Care for Veterans
Jul 23, 2018
Grassley Statement on the Confirmation of VA Secretary
Jun 27, 2018
Grassley Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Requiring the VA to Release Detailed Nursing Home Quality Data
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War on Terrorism

Mar 08, 2019
Grassley, Colleagues call for Full FBI Transparency and Cooperation with 9/11 Victims and Families Pursuing Justice
Sep 14, 2018
Grassley Bill to Improve Protections for American Victims of Terrorism Passes House, Heads to President to Become Law
Aug 23, 2018
Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley Bill to Improve Protections for American Victims of Terrorism
Aug 21, 2018
Grassley Statement at Hearing on Cyber Threats to Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
Aug 20, 2018
Grassley Seeks Answers on ISIS Member Admitted to U.S. as Refugee
Aug 14, 2018
Chairman Grassley Announces Seventh Hearing on Protecting U.S. Elections
Jul 19, 2018
Grassley Joins Bipartisan Bill to Protect Election Integrity
Jul 12, 2018
Improved Protections for American Terror Victims Pass Committee
Jul 12, 2018
Grassley Legislation to Improve Protections for American Terror Victims Passes Committee
Jun 26, 2018
Grassley Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Election Interference
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