WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Debbie Stabenow, co-chairs of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, and Sen. Al Franken, Sen. Tim Kaine, Sen. Angus King and Sen. Tim Scott, have introduced bipartisan legislation to help youth aging out of foster care with housing needs. “One of the biggest challenges facing older foster youth is aging out...
WASHINGTON – In recognition of the crucial role played by whistleblowers in shining a light on fraud, waste and abuse in the federal government, the Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus introduced a bipartisan
resolution designating July 30, 2017, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. The resolution, sponsored by caucus members and colleagues, aims...
Urge USDA to encourage China to end ban affecting poultry growers nationwide WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa joined a bipartisan group of 37 senators led by Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Thad Cochran (R-MS) in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to push the Chinese government to end its ban on the sale of American poultry...
WASHINGTON – Facing a subpoena to appear at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, Paul Manafort began producing documents today to the Judiciary Committee and committed to negotiating in good faith a date for a future interview before the committee. Following the agreement, the Committee has agreed to withdraw the subpoena compelling...
Sen. Chuck Grassley today made the following comment after the Senate voted in favor of the motion to proceed to health care legislation. “By voting to move to proceed, the Senate sent the message that Obamacare is not working as promised. Obamacare has caused higher premiums and insurance that many people can’t afford to use....
WASHINGTON – The Judiciary Committee has agreed to a request by Glenn Simpson of Fusion GPS to provide a transcribed interview with committee staff and members. As such, the committee will excuse Simpson from his legal obligation to attend Wednesday’s hearing following a subpoena issued last week compelling his presence. Senate...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Joni Ernst and Sen. Al Franken today introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the amount of information students receive about federal student loans, including their potential ability to repay, before rather than after signing up for tens of thousands of dollars in debt to Uncle Sam.
“A college education...
Sen. Chuck Grassley today made the following comment on the motion to proceed to health care legislation expected this afternoon. “I’d like to see every Republican senator vote in favor of the motion to proceed. Democrats ought to join the effort, too. By not voting to move to proceed, senators would send the message that...
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein last night issued a subpoena to compel Paul Manafort’s presence at a public Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday regarding enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act and attempts to influence U.S. elections.Grassley and Feinstein made the...
Trump, Jr. & Manafort Agree to Interviews; May be Asked to Testify in Future
WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein today released the following statement regarding efforts to seek testimony from Glenn Simpson, Donald Trump, Jr. and Paul Manafort:
“Glenn Simpson, through...
Washington – In an effort to improve data collecting methods at local law enforcement agencies, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joins U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in reintroducing the Walter Scott Notification Act. The bill would require states that receive federal funds for their law enforcement programs to properly...
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) alongside Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) are asking Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to address anticompetitive practices currently used by some brand-name pharmaceutical companies to delay the manufacture and...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley’s regional director based in Cedar Rapids, Fred Schuster, will hold office hours in Linn, Iowa and Johnson counties on Wednesday, July 26.Schuster’s schedule is as follows: Wednesday, July 26 Linn County9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Palo City Hall2800 Hollenbeck RoadPalo Iowa County11:15 a.m. to 12:15...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley’s regional director based in Sioux City, Jacob Bossman, will hold office hours in Woodbury, Plymouth, Sioux and Lyon counties on Thursday, August 3.Bossman’s schedule is as follows: Thursday, August 3 Woodbury County9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Anthon City Hall301 E Main StreetAnthon Plymouth...
VIDEO: Grassley Reacts to Unanimous Judiciary Committee Approval of FBI Director Nominee WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Senator Chuck Grassley, today advanced the nomination of Christopher Wray to serve as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “Mr. Wray has an impressive legal resume, having...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa released the following statement on Sen. John McCain. “Senator McCain is tough and tenacious, and I have no doubt that he will fight this with all his might. I ask that Iowans join Barbara and me as we pray for John’s recovery and for strength for his family.” -30-
WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee today scheduled a hearing titled “Oversight of the Foreign Agents Registration Act and Attempts to Influence U.S. Elections: Lessons Learned from Current and Prior Administrations.” The Committee has formally invited the following witnesses to provide testimony at the hearing: Panel...