News Releases

Grassley works to resolve pending Russian adoption cases WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is continuing his effort to help find a humanitarian solution to pending cases for as many as 230 American families trying to adopt orphans in Russia. Grassley joined a group of 154 members of Congress in a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to raise the...

Grassley Reacts to News Reports that Say President Obama will Nominate Three for DC Circuit Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, made the following comment after news reports indicated that President Obama intends to nominate three people for the D.C. Circuit. “News reports have claimed over and over that the White House...

  Q&A on Flag Day     Q:    When is Flag Day? A:    Every summer on June 14, the United States pays tribute to the 50 stars and 13 stripes that majestically symbolize the founding principles and enduring freedoms of this great country.  From town squares to school yards, store fronts, front porches,...

GAO report on health care exchanges M E M O R A N D U M To:    Reporters and Editors Re:    GAO report on health care exchanges Da:    Thursday, May 30, 2013 Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following comment on a report he requested from the Government Accountability Office, “Health Insurance: Seven...

Grassley Reacts to Smithfield-Shuanghui Deal Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement regarding the announcement that Smithfield Foods would be purchased by Shuanghui International.  Grassley has led efforts in Congress to keep agricultural markets competitive for market participants and consumers.  The deal needs to be reviewed by...

Grassley meetings this week in Northwest Iowa WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has meetings planned in 10 Iowa communities this week on Wednesday and Thursday. Grassley will hold town meetings in Rockwell City, Fort Dodge, Dakota City, Pocahontas, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Algona, Clarion, and Webster City.  He will speak at the Kiwanis Club meeting...

  Grassley: U.S. Air Force Academy Selects Waterloo Youth     WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that Connor Watson of Waterloo has received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy for the 2013-2014 school year. Watson is the son of Amy Siglin.  He graduated earlier this month from Columbus High School where he...

Memorial Day Comments from Senator Chuck Grassley  M E M O R A N D U M TO:    Iowa Media RE:    Memorial Day DA:    Saturday, May 25, 2013     Senator Chuck Grassley will attend the Memorial Day Parade and speak at the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday in Aplington.  The parade begins at 10...

Grassley, Landrieu Introduce the Foster Youth Stamp Act WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, co-chairs of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, have introduced the Foster Youth Stamp Act of 2013.  This bipartisan legislation will provide for the issuance and sale of a semi-postal stamp by the United States Postal...

IRS Official in Targeting Mess Put on Administrative Leave  Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a senior member of the Finance Committee with Senate jurisdiction over the IRS, today made the following comment on the employment status of Lois Lerner, the head of the IRS tax-exempt division in the middle of a debacle over the targeting of certain tax-exempt...

FCC decision to use Connect America Fund for rural broadband M E M O R A N D U M TO:    Reporters and Editors RE:    FCC decision to use Connect America Fund for rural broadband DA:    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment about the announcement today that the Federal...

Grassley Amendments to Senate Farm Bill Focus on EPA, Payment Limits, Competition WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has introduced three amendments to the farm and nutrition bill being debated before the Senate.  Grassley is one of two working family farmers in the United States Senate and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.   Nearly...

Ranking Member Grassley Closing Remarks at Immigration Reform Mark-Up Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee Closing Remarks S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Mr. Chairman, tonight we bring to a close an open and transparent process on...

Top IRS Official Acknowledges Mistakes in Response to Grassley Questions WASHINGTON – In response to questions from Sen. Chuck Grassley, a top IRS official today acknowledged that the way the agency reportedly treated a small Iowa pro-life group would be inappropriate and took responsibility for planting a question that led to an IRS apology for targeting...

President Obama has 99 percent Judicial Confirmation Rate Prepared Floor Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Ranking Member, Senate Committee on the Judiciary On the Nominations of Sheri Polster Chappell, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida Michael J. McShane, to be United States District Judge for the District of...

Grassley Schedule M E M O R A N D U M TO:    Reporters and Editors RE:    Grassley Schedule DA:    Monday, May 20, 2013 Here is information about Senator Grassley’s schedule this week.  The Senate is in session. Senator Grassley is scheduled to meet with Iowans in Washington for the Iowa Society of Certified...

  IG Report Says U.S. Attorney Sought to Undermine Credibility of Fast and Furious Whistleblower     U.S. Attorney fingered for two leaked documents to the press and lying to Deputy Attorney General     Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, made the following statement after an Office of...

Immigration Reform, Week in Review Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, made the following comment about the ongoing immigration reform mark-up in the committee. “Over the last week we’ve had a productive conversation on getting immigration reform right for the long-term.   From our national security to our...

Grassley backs legislation to reform system for prosecuting sexual assault in the military services WASHINGTON -- Senator Chuck Grassley is an original cosponsor of legislation introduced today to reform the military justice system and remove decisions about taking cases to special or general court martial out of the chain of command, giving discretion to...

President Obama has .989 Average on Jucdicial Nominees Confirmations Orrick Nomination to be District Judge On the Nomination of William H Orrick, III, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Mr. President,     I rise in opposition to Mr. Orrick’s nomination to be a District Judge...