News Releases

  • 05.30.2019

    Chuck Grassley, A Senate Force For Farmers:Iowa’s Chuck Grassley Fights For Trade Fairness and Renewable EnergyBy Dan LookerSuccessful FarmingWednesday, May 29, 2019 Driving down the last hill before reaching his farm, Senator Chuck Grassley turns the ignition off to save fuel. The car has just enough momentum to glide into his garage, where you...
  • 05.29.2019

    WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released the following statement regarding a recent report that the TransDigm Group has announced it will repay the Pentagon for excess profits it took on over-priced spare parts. “This is a positive first step in recouping the millions of taxpayer dollars that have been lost to waste, fraud and abuse but more...
  • 05.24.2019

    For Immediate ReleaseFriday, May 24, 2019 VIDEO: Grassley Memorial Day Message WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley (R- Iowa) released the following video message in honor of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country.  Transcript available below. “On Memorial Day, our nation remembers and...
  • 05.24.2019

    WASHINGTON – The Senate passed a resolution by Senator Chuck Grassley (R- Iowa), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, recognizing May as National Foster Care Month.“While children in the foster care system need love and support year-round, we designate this month as a special opportunity to raise awareness of the struggles they face...
  • 05.24.2019

    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to approve a package of disaster aid, which included Grassley’s amendment designed to provide relief to farmers that lost stored grain in recent floods. “It’s important that we approved this disaster package. It’s long-past...
  • 05.24.2019

    U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey today introduced S. 1647, the Supporting Family-to-Family Health Information Centers Act. This legislation would continue federal financial support for these centers through Fiscal Year 2024. Administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration,...
  • 05.23.2019

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Grassley.“Years ago, robocalls were merely a nuisance. Now, they can be dangerous. Scammers are using robocalls to steal...
  • 05.23.2019

    WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa today praised the passage of the SECURE Act in the House of Representatives.“The SECURE Act, which passed today in the House of Representatives and includes my Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act, takes an important step forward to help encourage and facilitate retirement...
  • 05.22.2019

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Ranking Member Ron Wyden of Oregon today announced the formation of a bipartisan Finance Committee working group that will consider the issue of federal paid family leave policy. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. of Louisiana and Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire will serve as...
  • 05.22.2019

    WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan expressing concern over the rise in domestic non-Foreign Terrorist Organization inspired terrorism over the last few years. The letter also requests information about what steps DHS has taken to...
  • 05.22.2019

    NOTE: Grassley sent a letter to the Congressional Budget Office seeking information about proposals to allow Medicare Part D to negotiate pricing. The Congressional Budget Office sent a response which can be found here.   Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Finance Committee On Medicare Part D Price...
  • 05.21.2019

    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is cosponsoring legislation introduced today by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to prevent exploitation of children who enter the country without parents or guardians.  The Accountability for Care of Unaccompanied Alien Children Act strengthens...
  • 05.21.2019

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is cosponsoring two bills introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri to help address recurrent flooding and the Army Corps of Engineers’ management of the Missouri River. These bills prioritize flood control on the Missouri River and give farmers and local communities a seat at the table.   “The recent...
  • 05.21.2019

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi today introduced legislation to give the congressional watchdog arm complete access to American Red Cross records for oversight purposes. The bipartisan, bicameral American Red Cross Transparency Act of 2019 responds to concerns that the Red Cross tried to quash a review by...
  • 05.21.2019

    WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley will hold town meetings in Wapello County on May 30 and Appanoose County on May 31 as a part of his annual 99 county meetings. “Representative government is a two-way street. I’m one half of the process and the people of Iowa are the other half. You can’t have representative government without...
  • 05.21.2019

    Continuing Committee Investigation into Insulin Price Surge   WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) continued their bipartisan investigation into the rising price of insulin with a letter seeking a broad set of data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services relating to...
  • 05.20.2019

    Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn Mental Health Awareness MonthMonday, May 20, 2019VIDEO May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The month of May gives us an opportunity to increase public awareness about the challenges faced by those struggling with mental illness. It also encourages us to consider reforms to policies...
  • 05.20.2019

    Senator Grassley’s weekly Capitol Hill Report can be found here: Capitol Hill Report 05-20-19
  • 05.17.2019

    NEW HARTFORD, IOWA – U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa today released the following statement regarding the agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada to end U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico as well as retaliatory tariffs from Mexico and Canada on U.S. products. “The biggest hurdle...
  • 05.17.2019

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa today released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s decision, pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, to delay tariffs on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts. “I’m glad President Trump decided to...