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...
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley today released the following statement regarding an announced Justice Department directive to reinstate a previously-discontinued piece of the civil asset forfeiture program. “Asset forfeiture can be a useful tool in preventing future crimes and helping to make victims whole,...
WASHINGTON – A group of lawmakers, including Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), introduced legislation to restore checks and balances in the federal government by curbing the spread of executive branch power grabs made through agencies’ broad interpretation of congressional intent. The Separation of Powers...
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley wrote to Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly raising concerns about the O visa program, which is intended for use by those who have extraordinary abilities or a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement. Unlike most other visa categories, the O visa program has no numeric...
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley wrote to Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson requesting further information on Rinat Akhmetshin, the Russian-American lobbyist who was present at the June 2016 meeting with Donald Trump, Jr.
Akhmetshin built a reputation for his pro-Russia...
Sen. Chuck Grassley today made the following comment on the health care debate and next steps to repair the damage done by Obamacare.“I’ve heard from many Iowans about how Obamacare has failed them. I’ll continue to work with my fellow senators on repairing the damage done by Obamacare. I’ll look at what options for votes...
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senator Dick Durbin today made the following statement regarding the announced rule providing for 15,000 additional H-2B visas for temporary seasonal work during the remainder of fiscal year 2017. “While there may be legitimate needs among employers who rely on H-2B...
