Remarks

Prepared Statement by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaCo-Chair, Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control and Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary CommitteeHearing on the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s 2022 Drug Control StrategyWednesday, June 15, 2022VIDEO Today's hearing will examine the Office of the National Drug Control Policy's...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Chuck Grassley of IowaMiddle-Class Saving and Investments ActTuesday, June 14, 2022VIDEO On Friday, we learned that inflation surged to 8.6 percent, a new 40-year high. Inflation is the number one concern I hear from Iowans as I make my 99 county tour through the state. I hear how rising prices, particularly for food...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaThe President and His Administration are to Blame for the Crisis at the Southern BorderMonday, June 13, 2022VIDEO As I have on a number of occasions, I want to speak once again about the border crisis created by President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and this administration.  The crisis at...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChange in Education Begins at the Local School LevelMonday, June 13, 2022VIDEO There has been lots of well-deserved attention to free expression limits on college campuses.  I’ve spoken about the need for free expression many times right here on the Senate floor.  But, one reason we...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaThe Justice Department is Not Being Held Accountable for its Partisan StaffMonday, June 6, 2022VIDEO Congress has a constitutional responsibility to ensure that the executive branch executes the law and uses taxpayer money appropriated to it in accordance with congressional intent....

Statement for the Senate Record by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaHonoring Fallen Iowa State Patrol Trooper, Ted BendaThursday, May 26, 2022 Last April, I came to the floor to honor fallen Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Jim Smith, who was murdered trying to apprehend a violent criminal. Last week, justice was served. His killer was convicted. I thank...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaBiden Needs to Take Iowa Farmer Concerns SeriouslyWednesday, May 25, 2022VIDEO Farmers across Iowa are finishing their planting of corn and soybeans.  As for the Grassley farm, Robin and Pat Grassley finished planting last Thursday. Most people have never stepped foot on a family...

Prepared Statement by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary CommitteeHearing on Nominations Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Before we begin, I want to express my condolences to those affected by the shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The killing of innocent children is sickening and heartbreaking.  I’m going to continue pushing to...

Prepared Senate Floor Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaRanking Member, Senate Judiciary CommitteeUnited States SenateThe Clinton Campaign’s Dirty Tricks - Part IIOn September 23, 2021, November 30, 2021, and February 15, 2022, I spoke on this floor about the fake Alfa bank narrative.   That narrative started in 2016. It took on a new...

Prepared Statement by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaRanking Member, Senate Judiciary CommitteeMarkup on Bills Supporting Law Enforcement during National Police WeekThursday, May 19, 2022 We’ve held over the nominees, but I wanted to mention a letter the Republicans on the Committee sent to Senator Durbin yesterday. We asked for a second hearing for...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaDemocrats are Deepening the Political DivideWednesday, May 18, 2022VIDEO When Democrats blew up the filibuster for nominees, Republicans warned that they would regret it when the tables were turned.  It seemed like such short-term thinking on their part.  But, I’ve said before that...

Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaRanking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business MeetingMay 12, 2022 First, I want to thank Chairman Durbin for listing the “Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act.” Senator Cornyn leads this bipartisan effort, and I’m proud to cosponsor this bill....

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaWomen’s Health Protection ActWednesday, May 11, 2022VIDEO I’d like to speak about extreme legislation being pushed by the Democrats: the Women’s Health Protection Act.  Democrats are using a leaked Supreme Court draft, not even a final decision, as an excuse to push radical legislation...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaEat More BeefThursday, May 5, 2022VIDEO It is my pleasure to celebrate the month of May as National Beef Month.  Iowa has the seventh largest cattle inventory in the U.S. and ranks fourth in the country for cattle and calves on feed.  While I usually focus on the need for a fair and...

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary CommitteeExecutive Business MeetingMay 5, 2022 On Monday evening, we saw a shocking leak from the Supreme Court. This was a monumental, historic breach of trust.  A number of Democrats and their allies in the media have tried to focus on the substance of this...

Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaRanking Member, Senate Judiciary CommitteeHearing on Excessive Swipe Fees and Barriers to Competition in the Credit and Debit Card SystemsWednesday, May 4, 2022 Interchange or swipe fees is the amount of money that a merchant pays for accepting a debit or credit card. These fees vary depending...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaTribute to Orrin HatchTuesday, May 3, 2022VIDEO I want to take a few minutes to speak about Orrin Hatch, who many of us were fortunate to work with for many years.  He had a tremendous impact on the U.S. Senate, and the country.  Barbara and I first want to express our condolences to...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)Forgiving Student Debt is a Slippery SlopeMonday, May 2, 2022VIDEO There has been lots of noise about canceling student debt recently.  That’s worse than closing the barn door after the horse has escaped.  It’s like buying a new horse but leaving the barn door open! If all...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaGrassley Calls for Victory in UkraineThursday, April 7, 2022VIDEO Lots of pundits are trying to get into Putin’s head and looking for a so-called off ramp.  I am not a pundit and I do not pretend to be able to read Putin’s mind. However, I do listen carefully to those closest to Russia...

Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary CommitteeOn the Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court Thursday, April 7, 2022VIDEO Since the White House announced Judge Jackson’s nomination, I’ve emphasized the need for a thorough and fair process. Unfortunately, Democrats...