Remarks

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“Update on Intelligence Community Coordination with HHS Office of National Security”Thursday, March 26, 2026 VIDEO We remember the tragic loss of life of about 3,000 Americans as a result of the [attacks] we had in New York and in Washington, D.C. on 9/11. One of the conclusions we...

Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Judiciary CommitteeExecutive Business MeetingThursday, March 26, 2026 Before I get to the agenda, I’d like to address this week’s Arctic Frost hearing. First, this committee won’t give in to the Democrats’ ill-advised strategy to bring Jack Smith in before the record is ready. As...

Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Judiciary CommitteeNominationsWednesday, March 25, 2026 Good morning, I’d like to welcome everyone to today’s hearing. Our panel features four judicial nominees: Sheria Clarke to the District of South Carolina, Kathleen Lane to the District of Montana, Evan Rikhye to the District of...

WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) are leading a bipartisan resolution to recognize March as Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month. Grassley spoke about the resolution and his efforts to raise awareness about the risks of blood clots during a speech on the Senate floor. Video and transcribed...

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“Mullin Nomination”Monday, March 23, 2026 VIDEO Today, I will vote for the new Secretary of Homeland Security. The entire Senate will confirm our colleague, the junior senator from Oklahoma, as the Department of Homeland Security Secretary. Senator Mullin is a welcome addition to the...

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“Home for Every Child Initiative”Monday, March 23, 2026 VIDEO In my years in the United States Senate, I’ve been a person very interested in the foster care system, serving the young people. So, I’d like to recognize a meaningful initiative that the Administration [for] Children and...

Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Judiciary CommitteeExecutive Business MeetingThursday, March 19, 2026 On today’s agenda, we have three bills and seven nominations. Today, we’ll vote on five nominations: Colin McDonald to be Assistant Attorney General of the National Fraud Enforcement Division, James Bishop to be...

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) delivered remarks on the Senate floor in recognition of “Sunshine Week,” an annual celebration of open government and transparency. As a champion for congressional oversight, Grassley has successfully shone a light on some of the darkest corners of government. In the past year alone, Grassley: Exposed the existence...

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“Women’s History Month”Wednesday, March 18, 2026 VIDEO March is Women’s History Month. This is an opportunity to celebrate women who have shaped the nation’s history. Americans all across the country, this month, should share stories about women who’ve made an impact on their lives...

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) spoke on the Senate floor in support of the SAVE America Act, commonsense legislation that ensures only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. The bill requires proof of citizenship to be presented when registering to vote and photo ID to be presented when casting the ballot. Thirty-six states already require some...

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“USMCA Protected U.S. Corn Exports”Tuesday, March 17, 2026 VIDEO I have come to the floor before to speak about the value of the U.S.-Mexico-[Canada] Agreement and the value to all three countries, but most importantly, the United States. I’m here again in honor of National...

Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Judiciary CommitteeExecutive Business MeetingThursday, March 12, 2026 On today’s agenda, we have two bills and seven nominations. Today, we’ll vote on two U.S. Attorney nominees – Melissa Holyoak for the District of Utah and Phil Williams for the Northern District of Alabama. The...

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“The ‘Famous Five'”Thursday, March 12, 2026 VIDEO [I’m here] to remind my colleagues in the nation about a significant day in the history of the Senate and of course, America’s 250th celebration gives us a special opportunity to reflect on events and the people who made a mark [in]...

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) spoke on the Senate floor in support of his bipartisan resolution with Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) recognizing National Speech and Debate Education Day. Since 2016, Grassley and Coons have led the effort each year to mark National Speech and Debate Education Day in the Senate. The National Speech and Debate Association...

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“21st Century ROAD to Housing Act”Thursday, March 5, 2026 VIDEO Every year, as I travel to all of Iowa’s 99 counties, I do that to connect with constituents and to understand Iowans’ needs of their various communities across our state. Whether the community I visit is large, small or...

Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting Thursday, March 5, 2026 On today’s agenda, we have 10 nominations and one bill listed. The nominations of Melissa Holyoak and Phillip Williams to be U.S. Attorneys are listed for the first time, so we’ll hold them over for future...

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“Two More Fallen Soldiers from Des Moines’ 103rd Sustainment Command”Thursday, March 5, 2026 VIDEO Last night, we received the sad news that two more Army Reserve soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command based out of Des Moines, Iowa, were killed in Kuwait amid Operation Epic...

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“Fallen Members of Des Moines’ 103rd Sustainment Command”Wednesday, March 4, 2026 VIDEO Last night, we received sad news and awful news that four Army Reserve soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command, based out of Des Moines, Iowa, were killed in Kuwait amid Operation Epic...

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSenate President Pro Tempore“Anniversary of the Senate Convening for the First Time”Wednesday, March 4, 2026 VIDEO   …As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year, I want to acknowledge the anniversary of the Senate convening on this day, 237 years ago. On March the 4th, 1789, the U.S. Senate convened for...

Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Judiciary Committee“Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security”Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Good morning. I’d like to welcome everyone to the Judiciary Committee’s oversight hearing for the Department of Homeland Security. This hearing comes amid a Democrat-led funding shutdown for...