WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined The Record with Greta van Susteren on Newsmax to discuss ongoing efforts to tackle universal injunctions. Grassley is leading legislation to limit federal court orders to parties directly before the court – ending the practice of universal injunctions and clarifying the...
Statement for the Record by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Judiciary CommitteeJoint Subcommittee Hearing titled “The Supposedly ‘Least Dangerous Branch’: District Judges v. Trump”Tuesday, June 3, 2025
As Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, I am pleased that two of its Subcommittees are holding a hearing on the pressing issue of judicial...
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined the RealClearPolitics podcast to discuss his oversight exposing the Biden Justice Department’s (DOJ) targeting of President Donald Trump and his associates, including records showing Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents planning and celebrating the indictment of Trump...
Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Senate President Pro Tempore
“National Cancer Survivors Day”
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
VIDEO
The first Sunday in June is National Cancer Survivors Day.
According to the National Cancer Institute, there are 18.1 million cancer survivors in the United States.
We’ve made great strides in recent decades to prevent...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer and a member of the Senate Finance and Agriculture Committees, joined Iowa Appraisal's “Land Talker TV” with Jim Rothermich to discuss tariffs, safety nets for farmers and the importance of agriculture.
Video and excerpts of Grassley's remarks follow.
VIDEO
On Tariffs and the U.S-UK Trade...
Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Senate President Pro Tempore
“Boulder, Colorado Antisemitic Incident”
Monday, June 2, 2025
VIDEO
I’m here to draw attention and to condemn another outrageous attack that was aimed at the Jewish community here in the United States, specifically Boulder, Colorado.
Yesterday, a deranged individual took a...
Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Senate President Pro Tempore
“The Make America Healthy Again Commission Report”
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
VIDEO
I come to the floor today to express concerns that I have heard from many stakeholders regarding Make America Healthy Again. For short, this is called the MAHA Commission.
Their report will be...
Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Judiciary CommitteeNominations HearingWednesday, May 21, 2025
Good morning.
I’d like to welcome everyone to this hearing to consider the nominations of Stanley Woodward, to serve as Associate Attorney General; Elliot Gaiser, to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of...
Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Senate President Pro Tempore
“Need to Support Rural Hospitals”
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
VIDEO
Rural hospitals in America are under the gun – some of them are closing.
We have about 90 rural hospitals in the state of Iowa.
For a change, I have some good news for rural hospitals.
For years, I’ve been pressing...
WASHINGTON – During a Senate Finance Committee hearing today, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the committee, secured the commitment of Billy Long, President Trump’s nominee for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner, to support the IRS Whistleblower Program and utilize its full potential. Grassley noted the program...
Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Judiciary Committee“Defending Against Drones: Setting Safeguards for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Authorities”Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Good morning, all.
Today’s hearing will highlight the challenges faced by state and local law enforcement when they encounter drones that pose...
Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Senate President Pro Tempore
“Mental Health Awareness Month”
Monday, May 19, 2025
VIDEO
This month of May is a month that’s devoted to what we call Mental Health Awareness Month.
So, every day, we know Americans cope with depression, anxiety, loneliness [and] hopelessness without a support system to help...
Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Senate President Pro Tempore, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman
“Police Week Legislation”
Thursday, May 15, 2025
VIDEO
Today, we’re approaching the end of this year's National Police Week.
So, I come to the floor to talk about what Congress can do to support the brave men and women who protect us.
In a...
Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting Thursday, May 15, 2025
Good morning, everyone.
Today we have three nominations and eight bills on the agenda.
Two of the nominations listed today, Terrance Cole, to be Administrator of Drug Enforcement, and Gadyaces Serralta, to be...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, questioned American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland about the need to hold China accountable under the Phase I agreement signed during the first Trump administration. Grassley and Ragland also discussed the importance of seeking soybean...
Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Senate President Pro Tempore
“Oskaloosa High School Baseball Team”
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
VIDEO
Last week for the first time ever, Wrigley Field welcomed a high school team, and it was a high school team from my home state of Iowa!
The Oskaloosa High School Indians played baseball in partnership with...
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined The Record with Greta van Susteren on Newsmax to discuss the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing examining pharmacy benefit managers’ (PBMs) role in the drug supply chain. Grassley is leading multiple bipartisan bills to lower drug costs for Americans. Each witness at yesterday’s hearing endorsed...
WASHINGTON – During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned three witnesses on the impacts of pharmacy benefit managers’ (PBMs) increasing role in the drug supply chain and the need to support rural pharmacies that provide essential services to local communities. Each witness endorsed Grassley’s legislative...
Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Senate President Pro Tempore, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman
“Police Week Candlelight Vigil”
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
VIDEO
Yesterday, I stood here opening the Senate and kicking off the 64th annual National Police Week. That is a week dedicated to the brave men and women who protect us and keep us...
Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee
“PBM Power Play: Examining Competition Issues in the Prescription Drug Supply Chain”
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Good morning. I’d like to welcome everyone to this hearing examining competition issues in the prescription drug supply chain.
Pharmacy benefit managers,...
