News Releases

Grassley applauds FDA commissioning of IOM study of system reviewing medical device safety WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley said it was good news that the Food and Drug Administration has commissioned the Institute of Medicine to examine the agency's 510(k) system for clearing medical devices.   The 501(k) system is used for reviewing most...

Transcription of Senator Grassley's Conference Call with Iowa Reporters       GRASSLEY:  The Finance Committee markup of health care reform continues today.  The committee worked until 11:00 last night.  And the plan is to work through the amendments through the week and possibly the weekend, or...

$119,453 to Iowa Fire Departments from FEMA WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded competitive grants totaling $119,453 to Iowa Fire Departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Operations and Safety Program.   "Firefighters put their...

$454,950 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $454,950 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "TC: Small: Cyber Security of Electric Power...

$966,250 to Iowa from USDA WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded competitive grants totaling $966,250 to Iowa through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program.   "This money will help create and retain jobs for Iowans and stimulate economic growth in...

Nearly $2.6 Million to the University of Iowa WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded four competitive grants totaling $2,585,070 to the University of Iowa.   The University of Iowa will use the money as shown...

Transcription of Senator Grassley's Ag News Conference Call       GRASSLEY:  Today I'm filing a couple of amendments to the Interior appropriation bill.  The idea is to push the EPA on ethanol regulation.         First, I'm working with Senator Nelson of Nebraska on an amendment that would...

$14,849 to Mason City from U.S. Department of Justice WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awardedd a $14,849 grant to Mason City through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.    "These funds will help law enforcement in Mason City increase...

$1,482,096 to the Iowa Department of Justice WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Violence Against Women has awarded a $1,482,096 grant to the Iowa Department of Justice in Des Moines through the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program.   "These funds will help improve victim safety...

Health Care Reform Went Off Track Due to White House, Democratic Leadership Pressure; Not Too Late for Bipartisan Approach Mark-up of the America’s Healthy Future Act Senate Finance Committee Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member Tuesday, September 22, 2009     Mr. Chairman, first of all, I want to applaud you for your efforts to...

Grassley Works to Keep E-Verify Amendment in Final Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today pressed the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Committee to retain his E-Verify amendment that was approved unanimously in the Senate version of the Homeland Security Appropriations bill.  The differences between the...

$492,651 to Helping Services For Northeast Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded a $492,651 grant to Helping Services For Northeast Iowa in...

$86,257 to Iowa Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded an $86,257 grant to Iowa Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy in Des Moines through the Projects Safe Neighborhoods Program.    "These funds will help law...

$321,064 to the Iowa Eighth Judicial District from U.S. Department of Justice WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded a $321,064 grant to the Iowa Eighth Judicial District in Fairfield through the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program.    "These funds will help the...

Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, September 23               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, September 23, from 6:30-7 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa.   “Ask Your Senator”...

$728,219 to Iowa from USDA WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded loans totaling $728,219 to Iowa through the Intermediary Relending Program.    "This money will help create jobs and stimulate economic growth in Iowa's rural communities," Grassley...

$650,000 to Iowa State University from U.S. Department of Justice             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has released $650,000 to Iowa State University in Ames.  The funds were secured through the regular...

$340,000 to the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Violence Against Women has awarded a $340,000 grant to the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault in Des Moines through the Office of Violence Against Women Technical Assistance Program.   The Iowa...

$170,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $170,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "Geometrically Based Kinetic Approach to...

$574,649 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $574,649 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown below.   ·        Iowa...