ICYMI: Leader McConnell Highlights Grassley’s Voting Record and Service to IowansPrepared Floor Remarks by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellWednesday, November 18, 2020VIDEO Yesterday, something extremely rare happened here in this chamber. Something so unusual that only a few of us current Senators had ever seen it before. A roll call...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley has tested positive for COVID-19 after learning earlier today of an exposure to the coronavirus.
“This morning, I learned that I had been exposed to the coronavirus. I received a COVID-19 test and immediately began to quarantine. While I still feel fine, the test came back positive for the coronavirus. I am continuing...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today released the following statement regarding his record vote streak of 8,927 uninterrupted votes since 1993. “I’m disappointed I wasn’t able to vote today in the Senate, but the health of others is more important than any record. My voting streak reflects how seriously I take my commitment to...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley today issued the following statement regarding exposure to COVID-19: “I learned today that I’ve been exposed to the coronavirus. I will follow my doctors’ orders and immediately quarantine as I await my test results. I’m feeling well and not currently experiencing any symptoms, but...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today encouraged Iowans to redouble their efforts in the fight against the coronavirus. His statement comes as Governor Kim Reynolds outlined new temporary measures to combat rising infections in the state. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, Gov. Reynolds has taken a data-driven approach...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaPaying Tribute to Former U.S. Senator Roger JepsenMonday, November 16, 2020VIDEO Today, I pay tribute to our former colleague and my friend, former U.S. Senator Roger Jepsen. He passed away last Friday, at age 91, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, in the Quad-Cities. An Iowa...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaLet’s Work Together to Stop the Coronavirus SurgeMonday, November 16, 2020VIDEO Although promising vaccines for the coronavirus are on the horizon; it’s more important than ever to stop the surge. Countries across the world are seeing cases explode. It’s critical...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today highlighted the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) farm payment program. Following Grassley’s request for review, the GAO report concluded that USDA has improved its completion of eligibility compliance review, but additional oversight is...
Grassley and Warren’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act was signed into law in 2017 and requires the FDA to issue draft rules by August 2020, but the FDA has yet to do so
Hearing loss continues to be a problem for millions of Americans, but only around
14 percent
of Americans with hearing loss use hearing aids
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee...
Q&A: National Adoption Month
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
Q: What is the Congressional Coalition on Adoption?
A: With thirty-five years of advocacy, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption is the largest bicameral, bipartisan caucus in Congress. More than 175 lawmakers work on a shared mission to raise awareness, shape policy and write legislation...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn the 31st Anniversary of the Velvet RevolutionThursday, November 12, 2020VIDEO November 17th marks the 31st anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia. In 1989, the Czech people stood up against communist rule, and through nonviolent demonstrations precipitated the...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released the following statement regarding the selection of Republican leadership in the Iowa state legislature for the 2021 legislative session.
“Iowa voters delivered a mandate from the top of the ticket all the way down ballot. By expanding the Republican majority at the statehouse, Iowans showed they want...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaCommemorating Veterans DayTuesday, November 10, 2020VIDEO Tomorrow is Veterans Day. Since the end of World War I, Americans have taken this day to recognize the sacrifices made by veterans in service to our country. For the third consecutive year, my office recorded the oral...
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is calling on the Justice Department to evaluate whether Hunter and James Biden should have registered as foreign agents for their business arrangements with the Chinese government-back energy company CEFC. The company was actively seeking to build influence in the United States when it partnered with the...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaHighlighting National Adoption MonthMonday, November 9, 2020VIDEO Each November, families across the country finalize adoptions and celebrate the creation of new families and connections. On National Adoption Day, which is celebrated on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, a special effort...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaCelebrating Pfizer Vaccine Trial NewsMonday, November 9, 2020VIDEO This morning, Pfizer announced positive results from its eagerly awaited coronavirus vaccine trial, with early data suggesting the vaccine is 90 percent effective. This trial is taking place at over 120 sites, including at...
Q&A: Veterans Day
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
Q: What new lifetime benefit did the Trump administration announce for veterans?
A: The U.S. Secretary of Interior announced at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum in Johnston that starting on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2020, all U.S. veterans and Gold Star families will be given free entry into national...
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) regional directors based in Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Davenport, Des Moines and Council Bluffs will hold traveling office hours in 36 counties around Iowa throughout November. Iowans seeking assistance regarding a personal issue with a federal agency or wishing to share concerns on matters of...
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a family farmer, completed his two social media series called #CornWatch and #SoybeanWatch for 2020. The annual series gives followers an inside look at farming operations on the Grassley family farm in New Hartford, Iowa. Over the course of 28 weeks, he highlighted the progression, from planting to...