Grassley Q & A: Water Resource Development Act
Q: What is the Water Resource Development Act?
A: The Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) authorizes and reauthorizes projects undertaken by the Army Corps of Engineers. Traditionally, Congress has passed a new WRDA bill every two years but right now, a Water Resources Development Act...
National Whistleblower Week
Floor Statement of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Mr. President, I announce today the kick-off of Whistleblower Week in Washington. This week and the events surrounding it are designed to promote, celebrate and educate Congress and the public about the courage and patriotism of whistleblowers.
These individuals often risk...
Grassley, Durbin Ask for Details on Companies’ Use of H-1B Visas
Top Nine Foreign Based Companies Use Nearly 20,000 H-1B Visas
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Richard Durbin today asked the top nine foreign based companies in 2006 that used nearly 20,000 of the available H-1B visas to disclose further details about their workforce and their use of...
Sen. Grassley says contents of new CBO paper underscore importance of Congress staying focused on providing SCHIP coverage to children in low-income families
Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued the comment below regarding a paper issued today by the Congressional Budget Office on the State Children’s Health Insurance...
Grassley, Johnson Take Steps to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Oil
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Tim Johnson today introduced legislation that would require each gallon of gasoline sold after 2010 to contain at least 10 percent renewable fuel.
"We have become dangerously reliant on foreign sources of energy. Over the last several years,...
Grassley: Passage of Water Resources Development Act Crucial to Agriculture
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today reiterated the need to pass the Water Resources Development Act. The legislation is currently being debated in the U.S. Senate. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) contains provisions to modernize the lock and dam system on the...
Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, May 16
Senator Encourages Iowans to Tune-in, Ask Questions
WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, May 16, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa .
“Ask Your Senator” is broadcast from...
Grassley wins Senate passage of amendment to strengthen new FDA authority
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley today won an important victory in his crusade to improve the work of the Food and Drug Administration in monitoring the safety of FDA-approved drugs and devices.
Senators voted 64 to 30 for his amendment to increase the civil monetary...
Grassley Asks Iowans to Direct all Casework to Iowa Offices
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked that all Iowans direct any problems or questions they have with a federal agency, known as casework, to his state...
Smithfield/Premium Standard Farms acquisition approved by Justice Dept.
Senator Chuck Grassley today made the following statement after the Justice Department closed its investigation of the proposed acquisition by Smithfield
Foods of Premium Standard Farms.
Grassley has been a leader in the U.S. Senate in addressing vertical integration in agriculture....
Grassley Demands Answers to Big Oil’s Contradictory Action on Biofuels
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa has questioned executives of Big Oil about statements made under oath during a Congressional hearing that apparently contradict current company policies as outlined in an April 2 Wall Street Journal article.
Grassley sent similar letters to...
Grassley works to reform FDA and improve drug safety for American consumers
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley has filed 11 amendments aimed at strengthening the work of the Food and Drug Administration for possible consideration during Senate debate on the FDA Revitalization Act of 2007.
Grassley said that he is particularly focused on improving...
Time to End Sweetheart Deals Between Brand-Name and Generic Drug Manufacturers
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today proposed an amendment with several Senators that would prohibit brand-name and generic drug manufacturers from entering into pay-off agreements that delay entry of...
Baucus, Grassley continue work for independence of continuing medical education
WASHINGTON — Sens. Max Baucus and Chuck Grassley are continuing their effort to diminish the influence of drug companies on medical education programs.
In a letter sent to the...
Grassley: It should be legal to buy cheaper prescription drugs from other countries
Senator sponsors amendment to ensure timely access to safe, lower-priced pharmaceuticals
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, today joined in proposing an amendment that would make it legal for U.S. consumers to buy safe...
Grassley: new GAO report on intergovernmental transfers, Medicaid dollars
Sen. Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued the comment below about a new report today from the Government Accountability Office.
The GAO report assesses the performance of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in carrying out its initiative to end...
Grassley Q & A: Older Americans Month
Q: What is Older Americans Month?
A: Since 1963, the President has designated the month of May as Older Americans Month, to recognize the many contributions that older Americans make. The 60-plus group has changed significantly during the 44-year history of Older Americans Month. Today’s seniors are...
Iowa Perseverance Has Its Rewards
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
The resolve of native Iowan Zach Johnson helped the 31-year-old Drake University alumnus secure a berth among an elite group of champions. A hard-won victory secured on Easter Sunday at the Masters revealed deep-seated Midwestern values. Zach Johnson credited hard work, tenacity and...
Grassley on Korea’s Acceptance of U.S. Beef Shipment
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over international trade, today made the following comment on South Korea’s acceptance of a shipment of U.S. beef.
"I’m glad the shipment made it through. It’s about time. Korea announced that it would resume...
Grassley Amendments Included in Final America Competes Act
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the America Competes Act that passed the Senate last night included two of his amendments. Grassley’s amendments recognize the need to provide challenging and rewarding...
