News Releases

$2.7 Million to ISU from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $2,729,630 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the grant money to fund the project “New, GK-12: Growing the Green Collar Workforce for the 21st...

Grassley votes to continue debate on financial regulation bill M E M O R A N D U M TO:      Reporters and Editors RE:      Cloture Vote on Financial Bill DA:      Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Senator Chuck Grassley issued the comment below about his vote with a bipartisan group of...

Grassley Pays Tribute to World War II Veterans WASHINGTON—Senator Chuck Grassley recently paid tribute to World War II veterans from the greater Dubuque area who were visiting the World War II Memorial. The veterans were part of the Honor Flight Program, a program dedicated to bringing World War II veterans to their memorial in Washington, D.C.  A...

Over $300,000 to ISU WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $370,845 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money for research and education in microscale sensing, actuation and imaging through the REU Site Project.   Each year, thousands...

Grassley Commentary: Documentary, Roundtable Highlight Experiences of Foster Youth WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, founder and co-chairman of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, this week said the direct experiences of youth in the foster care system continue to be critical to improving policies that help foster youth find permanent, loving homes...

Grassley works for stronger oversight of government regulators WASHINGTON – An amendment offered by Senator Chuck Grassley and cosponsored by Senator Claire McCaskill would make changes to the pending Senate financial regulation bill to strengthen the independence and accountability of all agency-appointed inspectors general, including those at five key...

Grassley works for an accounting of government, industry actions before Gulf Coast oil spill WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked government regulators and industry for information related to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Grassley has asked for an accounting of how the Interior Department's Minerals Management Service responded to previous...

More Than $1 Million in Loans and Grants to Iowa from UDSA WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded 12 loans totaling $565,963 and 12 grants totaling $521,526 to Iowa through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).   “REAP funding helps promote the use of safe,...

Grassley: Documentary, Roundtable Highlight Experiences of Foster Youth WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, founder and co-chairman of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, this week said the direct experiences of youth in the foster care system continue to be critical to improving policies that help foster youth find permanent, loving homes and smooth...

Grassley Announces Nearly $100,000 to Volga, Russell and Cincinnati            WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded nearly $100,000 to the communities of Volga, Russell and Cincinnati through the Community Facility...

$340,411 Grant to University of Iowa WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded a $340,411 grant to the University of Iowa.   Funding from this grant will be used to conduct allergy, immunology, and transplantation research.   Each...

More Than $6 Million to Iowa for Wetlands Conservation WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $6,106,608 to Iowa through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Wetlands Reserve Program. These funds will be used to add 75,000 acres to the approximately 2.2 million acres already enrolled in the...

Grassley Highlights Needs of Foster Youth as Founder of Senate Caucus on Foster Youth WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is working to educate fellow members of Congress and the public about the needs of youth in foster care, with a special focus on the 29,000 young people who “age out” of foster care each year without permanent families.  May is...

Grassley Announces $199,515 to Indian Hills Community College WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded $199,515 to Indian Hills Community College through the Community Facility Grant Program. These funds will be used to purchase and install a live-fire burn prop building...

Grassley commentary: Looking Out for Taxpayers   It’s no wonder public opinion towards the federal government is sinking to historic lows. Consider the disingenuous public relations strategy undertaken by General Motors (GM) and the Treasury Department. With great fanfare, the U.S. automaker boasted that it was paying back billions of tax dollars to...

Q&A with Senator Grassley, Fighting Illegal Drugs Q: What is the ONDCP, and what does it do?   A: The ONDCP is the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. The ONDCP was established through the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, to develop policy priorities and objectives regarding the fight against illegal drugs. The Director of the ONDCP...

Grassley Announces $92,000 for Red Oak WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded $92,000 to Red Oak through the Economic Impact Initiative Grant Program. These funds will be used to furnish and purchase essential equipment for the 2,996 square foot addition to the Red...

Grassley Announces $3,146,657 Allocated to Protect Iowans WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded competitive grants totaling $3,146,657 to the state of Iowa, Iowa cities and Iowa businesses through the Freight Rail Security Grant Program, the Port Security Grant Program, the Intercity Bus Security...

Grassley Announces $92,000 for Red Oak WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded $92,000 to Red Oak through the Economic Impact Initiative Grant Program. These funds will be used to furnish and purchase essential equipment for the 2,996 square foot addition to the Red...

Grassley Announces $112,000 to Improve Heritage Building in Henry County WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded $112,000 to Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Association through the Community Facility Grant Program. These funds will be used to perform improvements...