Senator Grassley's weekly Capitol Hill Report can be found HERE.
Topics include: the death of Iran's president, the Biden administration's latest student loan bailout proposal, election security, border security and the power of the Senate Majority Leader.
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), the top Republicans on the Senate and House committees handling education, to urge the Biden administration to withdraw its proposal to transfer $147 billion in student loan debt to American taxpayers.
“In addition to the fiscally irresponsible...
Q: What is National Police Week?
A: Since 1962, Americans are called to observe May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel and their families, particularly the fallen heroes killed in the line of duty. Congress also authorized the president to designate the week of May 15 as National Police Week. It...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined fellow Judiciary Committee members Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to strike down the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)'s definition of "Engaged in the Business" as a Dealer in Firearms. The rule would effectively...
WASHINGTON – During National Police Week, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced bipartisan legislation led by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), senior member and former chairman of the Judiciary Committee, to solve staffing shortages at local police departments. The Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act would provide departments financial...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, today participated in a hearing to examine challenges and opportunities facing rural health care. Dr. Keith Mueller, University of Iowa Health Management and Policy professor and director of its Rural Policy Research Institute, testified.
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WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today joined Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) to introduce a bipartisan resolution designating May 2024 as Renewable Fuels Month.
“Iowa is a pioneer in renewable fuels. As our nation looks to embrace an all-the-above energy portfolio, biofuels will make up a greater share of that equation,”...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) this week met with local leaders from the Mason City and Clear Lake Chambers of Commerce. The group discussed topics including critical access hospitals, physician shortages, senior health care and workforce development. They also thanked Grassley for his work to pass the 2024 Federal Aviation Administration...
WASHINGTON – Following the Biden administration’s GREET Model update, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today joined Fox Business’ Kudlow to explain how the agriculture supply chain handles its corn and soybeans. As a member of the Senate Finance and Agriculture Committees, Grassley additionally underscored the importance of free trade in light of President...
Senator Grassley's weekly Capitol Hill Report can be found HERE.
Topics include: the GREET model update, Senate weekly priorities, the MOMS Act, Israel aid, the Farm Bill and social security.
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is among the most bipartisan senators in Congress, according to an independent study by Georgetown University’s Lugar Center.
“During my annual 99 county meetings, Iowans often ask why politicians in Washington can’t get along. I let them know that bipartisanship does happen – it just doesn’t get media attention...
WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa), are calling on Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to swiftly approve Governor Kim Reynolds’ and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig’s request...
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – The nonpartisan Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) has named U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) as a finalist for its Democracy Award, which recognizes exemplary performance in congressional offices. Grassley was selected as one of four finalists in CMF's Constituent Accountability and Accessibility category. CMF will announce one...
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling office hours in 18 Iowa counties from May 20 – 23, 2024. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share their views on issues important to them may stop by during the scheduled hours listed below.
Grassley will be represented by his regional directors:...
Q: What’s the Antisemitism Awareness Act?
A: Since the horrific attack unleashed on Oct. 7 by Hamas in southern Israel, a disturbing rise in antisemitism has surged across the United States, particularly on college campuses. Reports of Jewish students targeted for harassment have culminated in unruly anti-Israel demonstrations, causing a number of schools to...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and 46 Republican colleagues on a resolution condemning any action taken by the Biden administration to block or restrict the supply of U.S. ammunition and weapons to Israel.
“President Biden is sending a message that U.S. military aid to Israel is conditional, which is a dangerous...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) received the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies’ (NARA) “Key Legislator Award” for his work to secure telehealth flexibilities for physical, occupational and speech therapy providers.
“Rural residents often pay higher costs and have to travel long distances for medical attention,” Grassley...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) to introduce the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. The bill would improve women’s access to health care resources during the prenatal, postpartum and early childhood development phases of motherhood.
“New and expectant...
WASHINGTON – The Senate today advanced the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which funds the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and sets aviation policy through Fiscal Year 2028. This legislation allocates funding for airports across Iowa and includes several of Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) legislative priorities, including two amendments. It now heads...
WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) are scrutinizing a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) report suggesting the agency is unethically limiting veterans’ access to community care networks. In an oversight inquiry to Secretary Denis McDonough, the senators demanded to know how...
