Remarks

  • 07.20.2022

    Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaThe Grassley Solution to Lower Prescription Drug PricesWednesday, July 20, 2022VIDEO Mr. President, if news reports are correct, the majority party has a partisan so-called “drug pricing” bill. The parliamentarian is currently reviewing that proposed legislation. If the majority party...
  • 07.20.2022

    Prepared Statement by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaRanking Member, Senate Judiciary CommitteeHearing on “Protecting Our Communities from Mass Shootings”Wednesday, July 20, 2022VIDEO It was tragic to hear about the recent shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4.  Senseless acts of violence have no place in our great...
  • 07.18.2022

    Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaSeniors Are Feeling the Pinch of Inflation: It’s Time to Do Something.Monday, July 18, 2022VIDEO At each of my 99 county meetings and in conversations with Iowans, the record cost of living is top of mind as Iowa families feel the impact of 9.1 percent inflation on their budgets. Due to...
  • 07.13.2022

    Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaInflation is Hitting Energy Prices HardWednesday, July 13, 2022VIDEO Over the July Fourth in-state work period, I held Q&A’s in 17 counties as part of my annual 99 county meetings. The need for energy independence and concern over soaring gas prices was raised at nearly every meeting. At...
  • 07.12.2022

    Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaThe VA Needs to Provide AnswersTuesday, July 12, 2022VIDEO On April 2, 2021, I sent letters to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) based on allegations from multiple whistleblowers. Those whistleblowers reported numerous ethical violations,...
  • 07.12.2022

    Prepared Statement by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaRanking Member, Senate Judiciary CommitteeHearing on “A Post-Roe America: The Legal Consequences of the Dobbs Decision.”Tuesday, July 12, 2022VIDEO We’re here because the Supreme Court has corrected a wrong that has impacted millions of lives since 1973. We’re here because the Supreme Court, in a...
  • 07.11.2022

    Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Americans are Rejecting Policies that KillMonday, July 11, 2022VIDEO I stood up here not too long ago to talk about the dangers of bad blue city policies. Ideas like defunding and degrading the police, progressive prosecutors and bail reform. These policies are dangerous for our...
  • 07.11.2022

    Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaThe Tragedy at Highland ParkMonday, July 11, 2022VIDEO I want to say a few words about the tragedy at Highland Park on the 4th of July, where seven souls lost their lives. On that day, a disturbed and troubled young man opened fire from a rooftop at crowds below, who were attending a Fourth...
  • 07.11.2022

    Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaThe Police Need Our SupportMonday, July 11, 2022VIDEO I had the privilege of spending time and meeting with Iowa law enforcement during the May state work period. I met with them to hear directly what they’re facing on the ground. I asked what support they needed from Congress and what challenges...
  • 07.11.2022

    Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaHunter Biden Investigation Continues to Get Swept Under the RugMonday, July 11, 2022VIDEO On May 9, 2022, Senator Johnson and I wrote to David Weiss, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware. He’s in charge of the Hunter Biden criminal case. In that letter, we asked Mr. Weiss a...
  • 06.21.2022

    Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Support The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act Tuesday, June 21, 2022 VIDEO   Mr. President, I come to the floor to talk about pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs.   Many Americans may not know what a PBM is – yet the PBM market is nearly $500 billion and they are powerful in our...
  • 06.15.2022

    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...
  • 06.14.2022

    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...
  • 06.13.2022

    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...
  • 06.13.2022

    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...
  • 06.06.2022

    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....
  • 05.26.2022

    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...
  • 05.25.2022

    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...
  • 05.25.2022

    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...
  • 05.24.2022

    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...