WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Representative Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue urging him to use his existing regulatory authority to implement the Farm Bill in order to ensure that individuals receiving farm payments are actively engaged in farming.
“The...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa to prevent foreign governments from exploiting U.S. immigration laws in an effort to undermine American democracy. The Defending Elections against Trolls from Enemy Regimes (DETER) Act makes improper interference in U.S. elections a...
Congress Passes Disaster Relief Bill with Grassley Amendment WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa issued the following statement regarding the House passage of a disaster aid package. The bill, which recently passed the Senate, includes Grassley’s amendment designed to provide relief to farmers that lost stored grain in recent...
Grassley Statement on EPA’s Finalized E-15 Rule (VIDEO) WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement regarding EPA’s finalized rule allowing year-round sales of gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol. “This is a promise...
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa today released the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement on tariffs on Mexico. “Trade policy and border security are separate issues. This is a misuse of presidential tariff authority and counter to congressional intent. Following through...
Chuck Grassley, A Senate Force For Farmers:Iowa’s Chuck Grassley Fights For Trade Fairness and Renewable EnergyBy Dan LookerSuccessful FarmingWednesday, May 29, 2019 Driving down the last hill before reaching his farm, Senator Chuck Grassley turns the ignition off to save fuel. The car has just enough momentum to glide into his garage, where you...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released the following statement regarding a recent report that the TransDigm Group has announced it will repay the Pentagon for excess profits it took on over-priced spare parts.
“This is a positive first step in recouping the millions of taxpayer dollars that have been lost to waste, fraud and abuse but more...
For Immediate ReleaseFriday, May 24, 2019 VIDEO: Grassley Memorial Day Message WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley (R- Iowa) released the following video message in honor of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country. Transcript available below. “On Memorial Day, our nation remembers and...
WASHINGTON – The Senate passed a resolution by Senator Chuck Grassley (R- Iowa), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, recognizing May as National Foster Care Month.“While children in the foster care system need love and support year-round, we designate this month as a special opportunity to raise awareness of the struggles they face...
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to approve a package of disaster aid, which included Grassley’s amendment designed to provide relief to farmers that lost stored grain in recent floods. “It’s important that we approved this disaster package. It’s long-past...
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey today introduced S. 1647, the Supporting Family-to-Family Health Information Centers Act. This legislation would continue federal financial support for these centers through Fiscal Year 2024. Administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration,...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Grassley.“Years ago, robocalls were merely a nuisance. Now, they can be dangerous. Scammers are using robocalls to steal...
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa today praised the passage of the SECURE Act in the House of Representatives.“The SECURE Act, which passed today in the House of Representatives and includes my Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act, takes an important step forward to help encourage and facilitate retirement...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Ranking Member Ron Wyden of Oregon today announced the formation of a bipartisan Finance Committee working group that will consider the issue of federal paid family leave policy. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. of Louisiana and Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire will serve as...
WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire sent a
letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan expressing concern over the rise in domestic non-Foreign Terrorist Organization inspired terrorism over the last few years. The letter also requests information about what steps DHS has taken to...
NOTE: Grassley sent a
letter to the Congressional Budget Office seeking information about proposals to allow Medicare Part D to negotiate pricing. The Congressional Budget Office sent a response which can be found
here.
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Chairman, Senate Finance Committee
On Medicare Part D Price...
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is cosponsoring legislation introduced today by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to prevent exploitation of children who enter the country without parents or guardians. The Accountability for Care of Unaccompanied Alien Children Act strengthens...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is cosponsoring two bills introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri to help address recurrent flooding and the Army Corps of Engineers’ management of the Missouri River. These bills prioritize flood control on the Missouri River and give farmers and local communities a seat at the table.
“The recent...
