Remarks

Fighting for Taxpayers in Financial Crisis    Congress passed the Economic Stabilization Act on October 1, 2008 to try to help avert a credit freeze and economic crisis. With the massive amount of taxpayer money at stake, oversight is vitally important. My oversight and investigative efforts are ramped up to help protect taxpayers and hold...

The Need for Increased Fraud Enforcement    Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Committee on the Judiciary "The Need for Increased Fraud Enforcement in the Wake of Economic Downturn" Wednesday, February 11, 2009   Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding today's important hearing on fraud enforcement.  It is a timely...

The Nomination of Eric Holder to be United States Attorney General Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley      Mr. Chairman, I’ve decided to support Mr. Holder’s nomination to be the next Attorney General of the United States.  However, I want to make clear that just because I’m voting to support Mr. Holder, this nominee does...

Stakes Are High for Next Treasury Secretary    Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Finance Committee Hearing on Timothy Geithner for Treasury Secretary   Today, we perform one of the most important functions of this committee -- we examine the qualifications of the man nominated to be the next Treasury Secretary, Mr. Timothy...

Grassley votes to not release remaining bailout funds    Senator Chuck Grassley made the following statement after a Senate resolution of disapproval of the Troubled Asset Relief Program failed to clear the Senate late this afternoon.  Grassley voted to not release the funds to the incoming administration.     Earlier this week,...

Prepared Statement for the Congressional Record of Senator Chuck Grassley on the Economic Stabilization Bill The Economic Stabilization Bill   Wednesday, October 1, 2008   Mr. President: This Congress is on the cusp of making an extremely difficult decision that will not only affect our financial markets in the near-term, but it will also leave a...

Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Closing the Justice Gap: Providing Civil Legal Assistance to Low-Income Americans    Mr. Chairman, I appreciate your calling this important hearing to discuss legal assistance to low-income Americans.  During my time in the Senate I have supported...

Concentration in Agriculture and an Examination of the JBS/Swift Acquisitions Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley    Chairman Kohl and Senator Hatch, thank you both for scheduling this important hearing.  As you know, I requested this hearing because of widespread concerns about increased concentration in the agriculture industry,...

Department of Homeland Security Oversight Hearing Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Department of Homeland Security Oversight Hearing Wednesday, April 2, 2008        Chairman Leahy, thank you for calling this important hearing conducting oversight of the Department of Homeland...

Generation Rx: The Rising Abuse of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Joint Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs and the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control   Chairman Biden, thank you for calling this hearing today on prescription and over-the counter drug...

Senate Committee on the Judiciary FBI Oversight Hearing Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa     Chairman Leahy, thank you for calling this hearing today.  Oversight of the FBI’s operations has never been more important than today.  The FBI’s budget has grown exponentially since 9/11, and it is struggling to reorganize...

Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley at False Claims Act Hearing Strengthening the Government’s Most Effective Tool Against Fraud for the 21st Century Mr. Chairman, thank you for granting my request to hold this important hearing on S.2041, the False Claims Act Correction Act.  As the Senate author of the 1986 Amendments to the False Claims...

Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley at the Justice Department Oversight Hearing Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Committee on the Judiciary Department of Justice Oversight Hearing Attorney General Michael Mukasey   Chairman Leahy, thank you for calling this hearing today on Department of Justice oversight.  It...

Nomination Hearing of Chuck Larson Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Nomination Hearing of Chuck Larson Wednesday, December 19, 2007   I’m here to support and commend to you for your consideration Mr. Chuck Larson.  I’d like to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding a hearing on his nomination to be...

GRASSLEY, SCHUMER PUSH PROPOSALS TO CURB ABUSE OF PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING DRUGS   Despite Steroids Appearing on the List of Controlled Substances Since 1990, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Remains Unlisted and Largely Unregulated; New Classification Would Make HGH Possession a Crime     Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Senators Charles E....

Grassley Prepared Statement on the Agriculture Competition Enhancement Amendment 2007 Senate Farm Bill Debate Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley 2007 Senate Farm Bill Debate Agriculture Competition Enhancement Amendment Thursday, December 13, 2007   Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment so I can call up...

Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley on the Nomination of Judge Michael Mukasey Senate Committee on the Judiciary Mr. Chairman, I just want to say a few words on this nomination.  I will vote for Judge Mukasey to be Attorney General for the .  Judge Mukasey is a capable person - intelligent, knowledgeable of the law, and honorable. ...

The Role of Federally-Funded University Research in the Patent System Grassley Statement from Senate Judiciary Commitee Hearing Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Senate Committee on the Judiciary “The Role of Federally-Funded University Research in the Patent System” Wednesday, October 24, 2007   Chairman Leahy, I appreciate your...

Grassley Calls for More Effective Anti-Drug Media Campaign             WASHINTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today addressed Congress on the importance of educating youth about the dangers of drugs with an effective anti-drug media campaign. Grassley is calling on the Office of National Drug Control Policy to...

Grassley statement from Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing "Strengthing FISA: Does the Protect America Act Protect Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa   U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary   “Strengthening FISA: Does the Protect America Act Protect Americans’ Civil Liberties and Enhance Security?” Tuesday, September 25,...