Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Senate President Pro Tempore
“Breast Cancer Awareness Month”
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
I have a short article that I want to put in the record, and I’m going to describe it before I ask permission.
In a column published in the Wall Street Journal [on] Monday, October 13, Jamie Dimon, CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase, called out the need for investment in national security.
He mentioned many areas that have been talked about a lot in Washington, like securing supply chains for critical materials like rare earth elements, ramping up defense modernization and innovation, energy independence and resilience and accepting advancements in strategic technologies.
The problem is that in Washington, here, and particularly in the Congress, it has been mostly just talk.
As a private sector leader, Jamie Dimon is putting his money where his mouth is.
Congress ought to take note and follow his lead.
So, I ask unanimous consent that this column be inserted into the record.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
October is the month to bring attention to the plight of those who’ve had breast cancer and educate others on the importance of early detection.
My wife, Barbara, is a 38-year breast cancer survivor. We’re fortunate that her breast cancer was detected very early.
We know with certainty that early detection can dramatically increase a woman's chance of defeating breast cancer.
A regular mammogram is the best way to find breast cancer early. As screening and treatment has improved, we’ve also learned more about the accuracy of mammogram tests.
However, if you have what is called dense breast tissue, it can make it harder for the radiologist reading the mammogram to see the breast cancer.?
So, last year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started requiring that all mammogram reports [being] sent to patients must include breast density, which should be described as either “[not] dense” or “dense.”?
If someone is notified that they have dense breasts, they should talk to their health care provider?to discuss next steps, as an MRI or ultrasound may be recommended to confirm the mammogram reading.
This new, yet simple, requirement by the Food and Drug Administration will better inform patients and help them advocate for themselves.
Early detection was critical for my wife. Today, patients will be better informed when they do get checked.
As my wife often says – just keep on getting checked!
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