News Releases

Grassley: Major victory for foster kids and families who want to adopt    WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley today hailed final passage of legislation he initiated to help states move more children from foster care to permanent, loving homes.               “Improving opportunities for...

Grassley: $20,000 to Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $20,000 to Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa.   “Community health centers are...

Grassley: More Than $1.1 Million Released to Iowa Program from U.S. Department of Justice                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women has awarded a $1,110,000 to the Iowa State Judicial Branch in Des Moines...

Grassley Announces $174,978 to Kirkwood Community College                WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has awarded a $174,978 grant to Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. The money is through the Susan Harwood...

Grassley: $42,280 to Iowa from USDA                WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding a $42,280 grant to the Buy Fresh Buy Local of Siouxland.  The funding which totaled $3,445,000 nationally was directed by the new farm bill...

Grassley Honored for Leadership in Agriculture                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley recently received the Golden Triangle Award from the National Farmers Union. The Golden Triangle Award is the organization’s highest award and given to members of Congress who have demonstrated...

ICYMI: Grassley seeks answers on FBI's Anthrax Investigation- Washington Post Grassley calls on FBI for answers in anthrax investigation, click here to read the Washington Post story.

Grassley, Harkin press FEMA to extend deadline for Iowa flood victims    WASHINGTON—Senators Chuck Grassley, Tom Harkin and the rest of the Iowa delegation today sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Coordinating Officer William Vogel, asking him to extend the deadline for victims of Iowa floods to apply for Individual...

Grassley: $153,708 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Commerce                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, has awarded two grants totaling $153,708 to Iowa.   “These funds will help give...

Grassley: More Than $2 Million to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Transportation                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded two grants totaling $2,055,993 to Iowa...

ICYMI: Grassley critical of ATF missteps- Washington Post Grassley critical of ATF missteps, click here for the Washington Post story.

Grassley: $383,187 to Iowa for Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that $383,187 in funds have been released from the U.S. Department of Education for the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association through the Fund for the Improvement of Education Earmark Grant Awards Program. The funds were...

Grassley: $150,000 to Primary Health Care in Des Moines                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $150,000 to Primary Health Care in Des Moines.   “These funds will help provide quality health...

Grassley: Nearly $1.8 Million in Energy Assistance to Iowa                 WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released $1,780,934 to Iowa through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These funds are part...

Grassley Statement, FBI Oversight Hearing Click here to listen to the audio of Senator Grassley's questioning of Director Mueller   Chairman Leahy, thank you for calling this hearing today.  This hearing comes at a critical time with many pressing oversight issues pending regarding the FBI.  I thank...

Grassley’s disaster tax relief legislation for Iowa part of year-end tax bill    WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley said today that a more than $6 billion package of federal tax relief for victims of natural disasters this year in Iowa and other states is part of a bipartisan agreement he helped to reach on tax legislation that Congress is...

Floor Speech of Sen. Chuck Grassley on Tax Issues Relating to Seniors Delivered, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008   Click the links below to view charts referred to throughout the speech Tax Savings with Dividend Income Big Bad Wolf Dubious Claims McCain and Obama Plans, Married Filing Jointly McCain and Obama Plans, Single Filers Social Security Benefits...

ICYMI: FBI Director Mueller testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee- New York Times Senator Grassley calls for independent review of FBI's anthrax investigation, click here to read the New York Times story.

Grassley: $843,000 to Iowa State from the U.S. Department of Transportation                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation is giving $843,000 to Iowa State University through the University Transportation Centers Grant...

Grassley: $602,724 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two grants totaling $602,724 to Iowa.   The funds have been awarded as...