Opening Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Senate Judiciary Executive Business Meeting
On the “Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal and Transparency Act”
Thursday, July 20, 2023
VIDEO
I’ll be voting against the partisan Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal and Transparency Act before us today. This bill is not about oversight or...
Prepared Floor Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
On the Nomination of Tanya Bradsher for Deputy Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
VIDEO
Mr. President,
Congress, and our nation, have no more solemn duty than the one we owe to our veterans. They’ve given their blood, their sweat and their tears for our great...
Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Ranking Member, Senate Budget Committee
Americans Aren’t Buying ‘Bidenomics’
Wednesday, July 12, 2013
VIDEO
We just heard my friend from Nebraska say that Biden wants “Bidenomics” to be all about restoring the American Dream.
Well, for most Americans, it’s...
Opening Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Ranking Member, Senate Committee on the Budget
Protecting Social Security for All: Making the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
VIDEO
Praise the Lord we’re finally talking about money and things the Budget Committee ought to be working on.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding...
Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaFederal Government Should Encourage Students to Borrow Only What They Need To Earn College DegreeWednesday, June 21, 2023VIDEO
Every person taking out a loan knows it must be repaid.
Still, we’ve seen lots of talk about canceling student debt after the debt has been assumed.
But that doesn’t help...
Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
EATS Act Would End Coastal Overreach into America’s Heartland
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
VIDEO
The recent Supreme Court ruling in favor of a California law called Proposition 12 affecting the pork industry has sent shockwaves through the ag industry.
Particularly hard hit by the news is my state of...
Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Ranking Member, Senate Budget Committee
Hearing on “Dollars and Degrees: Investigating Fossil Fuel Dark Money’s Systemic Threats to Climate and the Federal Budget”
VIDEO
Today marks the 10th hearing on climate change at the Budget Committee and our 14th missed opportunity to work together on a...
Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaThe Biden Justice Department and FBI Continue to Hide Information from Congress and the American PeopleJune 12, 2023VIDEO
Last week, I came to the Senate Floor to give a speech about the Biden Justice Department and FBI playing games with the American people by hiding the FBI-generated 1023 document...
Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)
Ranking Member, Senate Budget Committee
Hearing titled “Cultivating Stewardship: Examining the Changing Agricultural Landscape”
VIDEO
Today, we’re holding our ninth hearing on climate change. In each of these hearings, I’ve taken an opportunity to remind everybody what the Budget Committee’s about. So, I...
Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
To the Biden Justice Department and FBI: Quit Playing Games with the American People
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
VIDEO
Once again, I’m here to discuss my constitutional oversight of the Justice Department and the FBI.
It surely has been a very busy year thus far for congressional oversight, and let me say,...
Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Robert Zimmer’s Legacy Inspires Free Speech, Independent Thinking on Campus
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
VIDEO
I want to take a few moments to speak about Robert Zimmer, former president of the University of Chicago.
Barbara and I first want to express our condolences to his wife, Shadi, and their...
Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Ranking Member, Senate Budget Commitee
Hearing on “The Rich Get Richer, Deficits Get Bigger: How Tax Cuts for the Wealthy and Corporations Drive the National Debt”
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
VIDEO
Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding today’s hearing. It’s a welcome break from the series of...
Prepared Senate Floor Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Accountability for Brett Blanton Theft
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
VIDEO
Congressional oversight is a constitutional demand. We must ensure that our government truly does work for, of, and by the people. When fraud, waste, and abuse is discovered, Congress has a responsibility to the American...
Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Ranking Member, Senate Committee on the Budget
Hearing titled “Lessons Learned: Leadership Perspectives and Experience
on the National Costs of Climate Change”
May 10, 2023
VIDEO
Today marks our eighth hearing on climate change. Today’s hearing is in a much bigger room, with a larger audience, more...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Grassley: Recognizing May as National Foster Care Month
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
VIDEO
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan first recognized May as National Foster Care Month.
Every year since, the month of May has been recognized as a time to bring awareness to the...
Prepared Floor Remarks
Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa
Transparency Brings Accountability: The Justice Department Must Come Clean To The American People
May 4, 2023
VIDEO
Mr./Madame President,
In the past several years, I’ve taken to this floor to discuss my constitutional oversight of the Justice Department...
Prepared Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Ranking Member, Senate Committee on the Budget
Hearing Titled “The Default on America Act: Blackmail, Brinkmanship, and Billionaire Backroom Deals”
May 4, 2023
VIDEO
Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding today’s hearing on the House-passed Limit, Save, Grow Act....
Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Ranking Member, Senate Budget Committee
Hearing on “Who Pays the Price: The Real Cost of Fossil Fuels”
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
VIDEO
Last week’s hearing on climate change and public health was another missed opportunity to discuss our nation’s...
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Grassley: President Biden Should Remember His Words 39 Years Ago: Do Something About National Debt
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
VIDEO
Mr./Madame President
I come to the floor today referring to a speech that Senator Biden gave on this Senate floor 39 years ago today....
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Grassley: The Pentagon Can’t Count
Monday, May 1, 2023
VIDEO
Mr. President, I come to the floor today to speak about Defense Department financial audits. My colleagues know that I’m as stubborn as a mule when it comes to my oversight work of the...
