News Releases

Senators Work to Clarify 10-Acre Rule    WASHINGTON --- Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin of Iowa and Saxby Chambliss of Georgia and several colleagues have introduced legislation to clarify a provision from the 2008 farm bill that the Department of Agriculture is implementing contrary to Congress’ intent on people who farm plots of land less...

Senators Push for Low-Interest Loans for Disaster Victims    WASHINGTON — Sens. John Kerry, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), Ranking Member, Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Committee member, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) today urging the...

Grassley seeks value of assets secured by taxpayers in April rescue of Bear Stearns                WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley is asking the Treasury Secretary, the Federal Reserve Board Chairman, the New York Federal Reserve Bank President and CEO for information first requested two...

Senate passes Grassley’s tax relief package for flood and tornado recovery WASHINGTON --- A year-end bill to extend expiring federal tax provisions was passed by the Senate today and includes a $6 billion package of disaster-related tax relief sponsored by Senator Chuck Grassley and tailored to help flood and tornado victims in Iowa and other states recover...

Grassley: More Than $2.2 Million Released to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has released $2,221,695 in federal funds to Des Moines Community College and the Iowa...

Grassley: Two Iowa Counties Designated Contiguous Disaster Counties Fremont and Pottawattamie Counties Are Eligible For Assistance      WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared Fremont and Pottawattamie counties contiguous disaster counties. Eligibility is considered by measuring...

Grassley asks NIH to account for employment of expert advisor                WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley today asked if the National Institutes of Health is trying to get around its own policies to prevent conflicts of interest by hiring medical experts as contractors rather than...

Grassley works to stop tax increases on middle-income families, teachers, college students WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley said that the bipartisan tax relief bill passed by the Senate today would protect an estimated 134,000 Iowans from having to pay an average of $2,000 in the alternative minimum tax on top of what they already owe in federal...

Grassley: More Than $2 Million in Loans and Grants to Iowa Lakes Regional Water from USDA    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $1,161,000 loan and a $910,000 grant to Iowa Lakes Regional Water in Spencer through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and...

Grassley, colleagues push to have defense authorization conferees include                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, along with several members of the House and Senate, recently sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees to...

Iowa Senators Announce Almost $24 Billion in Federal Aid for Iowa and Other States Hit by Disasters House and Senate Appropriators finalize package expected to pass Congress this week WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced tonight that nearly $24 billion in disaster aid will be included in a package of...

Grassley: Senate passes tax incentives for renewable, clean-burning energy                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today hailed Senate passage of bipartisan legislation he sponsored to extend tax incentives for wind energy, biodiesel and other clean energy sources that are critical...

Grassley Q&A: Adoption Assistance and Relative Guardianship Support Act    Q: Why did you draft the Adoption Assistance and Relative Guardianship Support Act? A: The reason I wrote the bill is because there are too many kids that are in foster care that need the safety and stability of a permanent loving home. Adoption is a lifeline of...

Grassley: $499,800 to the Iowa Judicial Branch                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $499,800 to the Iowa Judicial Branch.   “These funds will provide help to Iowans who are impacted by...

Grassley Works to Save the Delta Queen                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that he will co-sponsor a bill to keep the Delta Queen steamboat carrying overnight passengers for years to...

Grassley Welcomes Trans-Pacific Economic Partnership, Urges Progress on Colombia, Korea, Panama Trade Agreements   Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced that the United States will join Singapore, New Zealand, Chile and Brunei in the negotiation of a "Comprehensive Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement."...

Grassley: $702,455 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded two grants totaling $702,455 to Iowa.   “By providing training and information about...

Grassley Praises Iowan Shawn Johnson on Senate Floor      Mr/Madam President, I am here today as a proud Iowan and American.  Millions of Americans tuned into the Olympics this past August to witness phenomenal performances by American athletes.  I am proud of all the athletes who competed at the Olympics, especially the eleven...

Grassley: $10,056 Guaranteed Loan to Tama County from USDA    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a guaranteed loan of $10,056 to the Mental Health Clinic of Tama County in Toledo through the Community Facility Guaranteed Loan Program.   “This...

Grassley: Major victory for foster kids and families who want to adopt    WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley today hailed final passage of legislation he initiated to help states move more children from foster care to permanent, loving homes.               “Improving opportunities for...