News Releases

  • 06.01.2026

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is forcing eight major technology companies to explain to the American public how they intend to improve reporting of online child sexual exploitation. Grassley today released responses from Meta, TikTok, Amazon, Snapchat, xAI, Roblox, Grindr and Discord following his oversight of...
  • 05.29.2026

    U.S. House overwhelmingly approved similar legislation in April BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is partnering with U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) to advance commonsense reforms to the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Whistleblower Awards Program. Grassley and Wyden are the co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Whistleblower Protection...
  • 05.29.2026

    Q: What prompted your advocacy for kids in foster care? A: I work to strengthen child welfare policies, help families thrive and empower the next generation to become productive contributors in society. Three decades ago, one of my staff members – who was adopted at three-months-old by her parents – inspired me to get involved in this policy issue. I’ve been...
  • 05.29.2026

    BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – Over a dozen rural hospital leaders from across Iowa and the United States are praising the unanimous Senate passage of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, led by U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.). The bipartisan, bicameral legislation provides a lifeline to rural hospitals by...
  • 05.26.2026

    Audio from this morning’s call is available HERE. Topics include: gas prices and E15, Gabbard resignation, Arctic Frost accountability, Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, and Iran.
  • 05.22.2026

    BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed news that Iowa will receive $46,116,000 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which he supported in 2021, to protect Iowans from exposure to lead in drinking water. The funds will be used to help identify lead pipes, plan removal projects and replace service lines. The...
  • 05.22.2026

    Q: What can be done to lower fertilizer costs? A: As a farmer-lawmaker, I’m proud to serve as an outspoken advocate for family farmers. When there’s a natural disaster or headwinds in the farm economy, I raise the volume for Rural America at the policymaking tables. At my annual 99 county meetings, I’m hearing from family farmers across Iowa about financial...
  • 05.22.2026

    WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling office hours in 32 counties from Monday, June 1, to Friday, June 12. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share their views may stop by during the scheduled hours listed below.  NOTE: Senator Grassley will not be in attendance. He will be represented by his Deputy...
  • 05.19.2026

    Legislation follows Grassley’s Foster Caucus event for older foster youth last year. Listen to audio of Grassley discussing the legislation HERE. WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), co-chairs of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, introduced bipartisan legislation to help ensure foster kids are better prepared for their...
  • 05.19.2026

    Audio from this morning’s call is available HERE. Topics include: E15, Iran, the Farm Bill, upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Big Tech CEOs and the price of fertilizer.
  • 05.18.2026

    WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate’s confirmation of 13 U.S. Attorneys and eight U.S. Marshals. The nominees were confirmed as part of a nominations package of 49 executive nominees, by a vote of 46-43. Under Grassley’s leadership in the 119th Congress, the Senate Judiciary Committee has so far...
  • 05.15.2026

    BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA– U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed an announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that 13 projects in Iowa will receive a combined $5.6 million in funding. The funding will benefit Iowans in the following counties: Adair, Cherokee, Clay, Jasper, Lyon, Marshall, Osceola and Sioux. "As Iowa communities continue...
  • 05.15.2026

    BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed news from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) that four Iowa airports will receive a total of $15.75 million to modernize and expand terminal areas and infrastructure. The funding comes from the USDOT’s Airport Terminal Program, which was established by the Grassley-backed...
  • 05.15.2026

    WASHINGTON – Major law enforcement organizations are applauding the Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), for its successful advancement of six law enforcement bills during National Police Week, including legislation to improve officers’ access to mental health resources, speed up critical benefits determinations for first...
  • 05.15.2026

    Q: Why do Americans observe National Police Week? A: When moms and dads wait for a teenage driver to return home safely or a small business owner locks up their doors for the night, Americans across the country appreciate that law enforcement officers stand on the thin blue line every day to uphold law and order. Around the clock, 365 days a year, our men...
  • 05.14.2026

    WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today addressed law enforcement leaders during the National Association of Police Organizations’ (NAPO) annual Police Week Legislative Luncheon. During Police Week, Grassley has led 65 of his Senate colleagues in a resolution honoring America’s brave law enforcement officers, and helped...
  • 05.14.2026

    WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced by voice vote six bipartisan law enforcement bills amid National Police Week: S. 736, the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act would enhance safety and accountability in federal prisons by stemming the flow of contraband. S. 825, the Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act...
  • 05.13.2026

    WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, welcomed the House of Representatives’ passage of historic legislation allowing for the permanent, year-round sale of E15 nationwide. Download video of Grassley’s remarks HERE. “This is a very major step forward for family farmers, for our...
  • 05.13.2026

    Iowa’s Grassley urges probe of The Knot's alleged deceptive practicesBy Kevin BaskinsMay 13, 2026Des Moines Register An email from an Iowa vendor to wedding planning website The Knot is both succinct and expressive. “I don't want a phone call. I don't want to talk through it. I'm drowning in bills from your company for leads that were promised but never...
  • 05.13.2026

    WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the House of Representatives for passing companion legislation to his bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act by an overwhelming vote of 348-60. The widely supported legislation would improve the federal response to organized retail crime and establish new tools to...