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

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
Oct 22, 2018
Grassley Op-ed: Farm bill negotiators should take advantage of the moment
Oct 17, 2018
Grassley, Ernst WSJ Op-ed: Trump Gives Farmers a Jolt of Fuel
Oct 12, 2018
Q&A: E15 Year-Round
Oct 09, 2018
VIDEO: Grassley Statement on Year-round E15
Oct 01, 2018
Grassley Op-ed: Congress needs to stand up for rural America and pass a responsible Farm Bill
Sep 26, 2018
Grassley Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Farm Bill Conferees on Payment Limit Amendment
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Adoption, Foster Care and Welfare

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
Aug 24, 2018
Grassley-backed Provisions Receive Funding in Senate Appropriations Bill
Aug 23, 2018
Poll Shows Americans Overwhelmingly Support Prison, Sentencing Reforms
Aug 23, 2018
Grassley Statement on Advancing Criminal Justice Reform
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Budget/Economy/Tax

Mar 08, 2019
Grassley, Toomey Slam 27 Years of Improper Medicaid Payments
Feb 28, 2019
Following Grassley Request, IRS Provides Relief to Farmers for March 1 Filing Deadline
Feb 25, 2019
Grassley Renews Probe of Non-Profit, Tax-Exempt Hospitals
Nov 21, 2018
Grassley Statement on Democratic Efforts to Roll Back Historic Economic Progress
Nov 16, 2018
Grassley Named “Guardian of Small Business” by NFIB
Nov 02, 2018
Grassley Statement on “Soaring” Economy, “Best Pay Raises in Nearly a Decade”
Nov 02, 2018
Q&A: Economy Moving Full Steam Ahead
Nov 01, 2018
New economic data on Iowa
Oct 30, 2018
Grassley-backed IRS Private Debt Collection Program Continues to Produce Results
Sep 24, 2018
Grassley Op-ed: Tax reform is making a difference in Iowa, across U.S.
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Constituent Services

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
Sep 07, 2018
Grassley, Ernst, Blum Outline Financial Conditions for Cedar Rapids Flood Funding
Aug 30, 2018
Grassley Staff Announces Summer Office Hours in 45 Counties
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Courts/Justice

Mar 13, 2019
During Sunshine Week, Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Allow Cameras in Federal Courts
Mar 12, 2019
Grassley Statement at Judiciary Committee hearing on How Best to Protect Consumer Data
Mar 11, 2019
Grassley, Leahy Press Trump Administration on EB-5 Regulations
Mar 11, 2019
Wyden, Grassley Demand Answers On CBP List Targeting Journalists
Mar 08, 2019
Grassley, Graham Call on Barr to Review Classified Oversight Material Related to Russian Interference Probe
Mar 08, 2019
Grassley, Colleagues call for Full FBI Transparency and Cooperation with 9/11 Victims and Families Pursuing Justice
Mar 07, 2019
Sens. Lee, Grassley, Murkowski, Blackburn and Rubio Introduce Inspector General Access Act
Mar 06, 2019
Feinstein, Grassley Call for Investigation of Sexual Abuse against Unaccompanied Minors
Mar 05, 2019
Cummings, Leahy, Grassley and Cornyn Raise Concerns Regarding Proposed Interior Dept. FOIA Rule
Feb 28, 2019
Grassley Joins Cotton, Colleagues to Introduce Singh’s Law
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Crime/Antitrust

Mar 13, 2019
During Sunshine Week, Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Allow Cameras in Federal Courts
Mar 12, 2019
Grassley Statement at Judiciary Committee hearing on How Best to Protect Consumer Data
Mar 11, 2019
Grassley, Leahy Press Trump Administration on EB-5 Regulations
Mar 11, 2019
Wyden, Grassley Demand Answers On CBP List Targeting Journalists
Mar 08, 2019
Grassley, Graham Call on Barr to Review Classified Oversight Material Related to Russian Interference Probe
Mar 08, 2019
Grassley, Colleagues call for Full FBI Transparency and Cooperation with 9/11 Victims and Families Pursuing Justice
Mar 07, 2019
Sens. Lee, Grassley, Murkowski, Blackburn and Rubio Introduce Inspector General Access Act
Mar 06, 2019
Feinstein, Grassley Call for Investigation of Sexual Abuse against Unaccompanied Minors
Mar 05, 2019
Cummings, Leahy, Grassley and Cornyn Raise Concerns Regarding Proposed Interior Dept. FOIA Rule
Feb 28, 2019
Grassley Joins Cotton, Colleagues to Introduce Singh’s Law
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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
Sep 28, 2018
Notice of Drug Caucus Hearing on October 2
Sep 26, 2018
Grassley, Feinstein Press SIGAR for Answers on Failing Counternarcotics Efforts in Afghanistan
Sep 25, 2018
Grassley, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Treatment for Opioid Abuse
Sep 21, 2018
Grassley Presses FDA on Oversight of E-Cigarette Sales to Children
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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

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"
Aug 02, 2018
Grassley, Iowa Delegation Urge Trump to Grant Reynolds’ Request for Federal Disaster Assistance for 30 Iowa Counties
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Government Oversight

Mar 15, 2019
Grassley, Leahy, Cornyn, Feinstein Push for Improved FOIA Compliance
Mar 14, 2019
Tillis, Cornyn, Grassley & Crapo Introduce Bill to Protect Asbestos Victims Trust Fund
Mar 14, 2019
Grassley Votes to Tackle National Security & Humanitarian Crisis Along Southern Border
Mar 13, 2019
During Sunshine Week, Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Allow Cameras in Federal Courts
Mar 12, 2019
Grassley Cosponsors Lee’s ARTICLE ONE Act to Reclaim Congressional Power
Mar 11, 2019
Grassley, Leahy Press Trump Administration on EB-5 Regulations
Mar 11, 2019
Wyden, Grassley Demand Answers On CBP List Targeting Journalists
Mar 08, 2019
Grassley, Graham Call on Barr to Review Classified Oversight Material Related to Russian Interference Probe
Mar 08, 2019
Grassley, Toomey Slam 27 Years of Improper Medicaid Payments
Mar 08, 2019
Grassley, Colleagues call for Full FBI Transparency and Cooperation with 9/11 Victims and Families Pursuing Justice
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Health Care

Mar 08, 2019
Grassley, Toomey Slam 27 Years of Improper Medicaid Payments
Mar 05, 2019
Iowan to Recount Story of Mother’s Death at Delinquent Nursing Home before Finance Committee
Feb 25, 2019
Grassley Renews Probe of Non-Profit, Tax-Exempt Hospitals
Nov 09, 2018
Grassley Seeks Answers From FDA Commissioner on Potential Cybersecurity Threats to Medical Devices and Health Technology
Nov 08, 2018
Grassley, Klobuchar Urge Administration to Help Bring Down the Skyrocketing Costs of Prescription Drugs
Oct 30, 2018
NIH Director Provides More Information About Flawed Alcohol Study After Grassley Inquiry
Oct 25, 2018
Grassley, Durbin Washington Post Op-ed: An essential step to give Americans a break at the pharmacy counter
Oct 25, 2018
Grassley Encourages Iowans to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Oct 25, 2018
Grassley Statement Regarding HHS Report on Rx Price Discrepancies Between the U.S. and Other Countries
Oct 19, 2018
Grassley, Warren Joint Statement Applauding the FDA for Prioritizing Rules for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
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Homeland Security

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
Jan 25, 2019
Grassley Statement on President Trump’s Latest Offer to End Government Shutdown
Jan 24, 2019
Grassley to Trump: State Dept. Should Put American Victims of Terrorism ahead of PLO
Nov 09, 2018
Grassley Seeks Answers From FDA Commissioner on Potential Cybersecurity Threats to Medical Devices and Health Technology
Nov 08, 2018
Committee Staff Receives Briefing on Security Threats Related to Migrant Caravans
Aug 21, 2018
Grassley Statement at Hearing on Cyber Threats to Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
Aug 14, 2018
Chairman Grassley Announces Seventh Hearing on Protecting U.S. Elections
Aug 13, 2018
Grassley Seeks Details on Illegal Entry by Fraudulent Family Unit & Alleged Subsequent Sexual Abuse
Jun 26, 2018
Grassley Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Election Interference
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Immigration

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
Mar 11, 2019
Wyden, Grassley Demand Answers On CBP List Targeting Journalists
Mar 06, 2019
Feinstein, Grassley Call for Investigation of Sexual Abuse against Unaccompanied Minors
Feb 28, 2019
Grassley Joins Cotton, Colleagues to Introduce Singh’s Law
Jan 25, 2019
Grassley Statement on President Trump’s Latest Offer to End Government Shutdown
Jan 18, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Call for Federal Review of Alleged Child Labor Violations in Iowa
Dec 20, 2018
Grassley Statement on U.S.-Mexico Asylum Agreement
Nov 09, 2018
Grassley Statement on Presidential Proclamation Regarding Asylum Process
Nov 08, 2018
Committee Staff Receives Briefing on Security Threats Related to Migrant Caravans
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International Diplomacy

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
Apr 25, 2018
Grassley, Bipartisan Group of 66 Senators Send Letter To Turkish President Demanding Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson
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International Trade

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
May 22, 2018
Senators Urge Administration Against Take-It or Leave-It Strategy on NAFTA
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Retirement Security

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
Mar 01, 2016
Grassley Welcomes GAO Review of Labor Department's Oversight of Central States Pension Fund
Feb 02, 2016
Grassley Seeks GAO Review of Labor Department's Oversight of Central States Pension Fund
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Veterans

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
Jun 12, 2018
Grassley, Johnson Help VA Whistleblower Relocate after Retaliation Allegations
May 23, 2018
Grassley-backed Provision Included in VA Health Care Bill
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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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