WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today praised the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. “Judge Barrett has an impressive command of – and respect for – the law and the Constitution. She clearly respects precedent, and she practices judicial...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn his Annual Social Media Series #Cornwatch and #SoybeanWatchDelivered on Saturday, October 24, 2020VIDEO Across Iowa this weekend, farmers will be in their fields as they continue the 2020 harvest. Iowa farmers have now harvested all but about 10 percent of soybeans and 30 percent of...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn Supporting Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be the Next Justice on the United States Supreme CourtDelivered on Saturday, October 24, 2020VIDEO The Senate will soon vote on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to become an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme...
Q&A: EV Mandate Zeroes Out Biofuels
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
Q: What would the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act mean for farmers and consumers?
A: The Zero-Emission Vehicles Act is a one-size-fits-all solution that would cut Rural America out of the clean energy economy. This far-reaching proposal would ban the internal combustion engine and result in...
Special Counsel Received Access to Transition Records for Mike Pompeo, Jared Kushner, Reince Priebus, and K.T. McFarland, Among Others WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released a...
Clear Out Unused Medicines on National Take-Back DayBy U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst Do you have unused medication from last year’s harvest prescribed to treat back pain still in the medicine cabinet? Or, perhaps diabetic test strips piling up or pain pills prescribed months ago for your teen’s wisdom teeth...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn the Importance of Renewable FuelsThursday, October 22, 2020VIDEO Throughout my tenure in the Senate, I have been a leader in promoting renewable energy sources. This leads to a cleaner environment and increases America’s energy independence. But it is concerning to see...
NOTE: Grassley’s floor speech on Biden’s tax plan can be found HERE. ICYMI: Grassley: Voters should be skeptical of Biden's pledge to not raise middle class taxesBy Naomi JagodaThe HillPublished October 21, 2020 Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Wednesday criticized Democratic presidential nominee Joe...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn the Democrats’ Refusal to Move Forward on COVID-19 Relief, Insistence on Bailing Out Irresponsible State GovernmentsThursday, October 22, 2020VIDEO There is widespread agreement on the need for more COVID relief for families, small businesses, farms, schools and colleges and...
Prepared Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate Judiciary CommitteeExecutive Session on the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Serve as Associate Justice of the Supreme CourtThursday, October 22, 2020VIDEO Mr. Chairman, I’m pleased to support Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination. She has the temperament and humility we...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Finance CommitteeWednesday, October 21, 2020VIDEO In about two weeks, the American people will go to the polls to determine the direction of our nation. There are many important issues voters will consider as they decide which way they’ll vote. Their decisions will...
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today issued the following statement after Senate Democrats once again voted to block consideration of targeted pandemic response legislation that would have provided immediate relief for small businesses, struggling farmers and unemployed Americans while negotiations on more...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyOn the Importance of our Family FarmsWednesday, October 21, 2020VIDEO Iowa has a rich legacy in leading the nation and the world in agriculture production and innovation. First in corn production, eggs, ethanol and pork, and second in soybeans. Family farms are how many Iowans leave their...
Don’t Let COVID-19 Delay Breast Health ScreeningsBy Barbara Grassley So many life events and celebrations, from graduations to birthdays and weddings have been impacted by the pandemic. Earlier this year, when schools shut down and entire sectors of the economy closed to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, it also put the brakes on...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter Tuesday to United States Secret Service Director James Murray highlighting references to Hunter Biden’s travel from recently published emails that...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Commending Iowan Dan Gable, Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
VIDEO
Fellow Iowan Dan Gable is one of the greatest athletes and coaches in American history.
President Trump has selected Dan to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn Big Tech Censorship and Hunter Biden InvestigationMonday, October 19, 2020VIDEO Last week, news broke about Hunter Biden’s questionable financial dealings. That information, allegedly from Hunter Biden’s laptop, appears to show that Joe Biden may have been more aware of his...
Q&A: Rural Broadband
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
Q: How has COVID-19 intensified the need to bridge the digital divide in rural America?
A: There’s no question the pandemic has lent even greater urgency for expanded access to affordable, reliable and comprehensive high-speed internet services for communities across Iowa. As households adjust to...
WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today joined KTIV in Sioux City to discuss the ongoing Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to consider the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. They also highlighted Judge Barrett’s overwhelming qualifications and her...
