Remarks

“America cannot afford to go back to including earmarks in some ill-conceived effort to grease the wheels to pass legislation only because it includes pet projects for congressmen.”   ---   “Especially in this time of pandemic, Congress should be focused on targeted spending to continue to help the American people who are suffering to...

Prepared Statement by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary CommitteeExecutive Business Meeting on the Nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to be Attorney GeneralMonday, March 1, 2021VIDEO We’re here today to vote on the nomination of Judge Garland to be Attorney General of the United States. I intend to support his...

Prepared FloorRemarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaBig Tech ReachesRock Bottom to Protect its Bottom LineWednesday, February24, 2021VIDEO Lastweek, I held a dozen meetings in Iowa to have dialogue with my constituents. Asmany of my colleagues know, I hold face-to-face meetings with Iowans in all 99 counties,every year. It’s been a privilege to get...

NOTE: Read more about the EAGLES Act of 2021 HERE.   Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member On the Reintroduction of the EAGLES Act Tuesday, February 23, 2021 VIDEO   Three years ago, on February 14, 2018, an unspeakable tragedy occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn Tom Vilsack’s Record of Supporting Black FarmersMonday, February 22, 2021VIDEO I’m speaking today in support of Tom Vilsack to be the next Secretary of Agriculture.  Mr. Vilsack has received support from farm and commodity groups across the country, but more important to me, he’s received praise...

Prepared Statement for the Record by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley(R-Iowa)Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary CommitteeHearing on the Nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to be AttorneyGeneralMonday, February 22, 2021Video of DeliveredRemarks Good morning. I want to welcome everyone to this very important hearing to consider the nomination of Judge Merrick...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn the Unifying Nature of America’s Founding PrinciplesDelivered on Monday, February 8, 2021VIDEO In his inaugural speech, President Biden said his “whole soul” was in the cause of “Bringing America together. Uniting our people. And uniting our nation.”   He also recognized that Americans have...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn the Anniversary of President Biden’s Russia Reset AnnouncementMonday, February 8, 2021VIDEO Twelve years ago this past Sunday, then Vice President Biden was in Munich to deliver the Obama administration’s first major foreign policy speech to world leaders. He said, “It is time to press the reset...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Calls Out Partisan Budget Negotiations Wednesday, February 3, 2021 VIDEO   The actions of my Democrat colleagues this week make it clear they have no intention of working with Republicans on a bipartisan COVID package. There is no other explanation for the budget resolution that was...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaWe Must Condemn all Political Violence Regardless of IdeologyTuesday, February 2, 2021VIDEO We’ve all been horrified by the senseless criminal acts that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.  A violent mob was able to overrun Capitol Police and quickly gain access to the area where a...

NOTE: Grassley’s questions for Vilsack can be found HERE, and his Instagram post from the hearing can be found HERE.   Opening Remarks by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Nomination Hearing for Thomas J. Vilsack Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Tuesday, February 2, 2021VIDEO Good morning to...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn the Nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland SecurityThursday, January 28, 2021 The Senate is currently considering the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security. I’m familiar with Mr. Mayorkas from my past...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaOn Inauguration DayWednesday, January 20, 2021VIDEO Four years ago, our nation’s capital was full of people who had come to celebrate a new president’s inauguration or to protest it. This inauguration was different in that respect. But, just like four years ago, there are Americans who question the...

Prepared Opening Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Finance CommitteeTuesday, January 19, 2021VIDEO Today, we welcome the Honorable Janet Yellen to consider an anticipated nomination for her to become Secretary of the Treasury.  The role of Treasury Secretary covers responsibilities over a large number of issues,...

Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaGives an Update on his Annual 99 County MeetingsTuesday, January 19, 2021VIDEO Last week, I started my annual tradition of holding Q&As with Iowans in all 99 counties. This is my 41st consecutive year – and remember only one meeting counts for the tally – but I hold many Q&As in...

Statement for the Senate Record by Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaUnited States SenateCombatting Russian DisinformationSeptember 16, 2020 M. President, Earlier today, my colleagues, Senator Schumer and Senator Wyden violated the senate rules by attempting to offer a resolution disparaging oversight work being done by me and Senator Johnson. They...

Prepared Statement by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaIntroduction of Christopher Miller of Iowa CityNominated to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National IntelligenceU.S. Senate Select Committee on IntelligenceWednesday, July 22, 2020VIDEO Thank you Mr. Chairman for providing me the opportunity to...

Washington – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) introduced the Emergency Support for Nursing Homes and Elder Justice Reform Act of 2020, which will improve existing programs to protect older Americans while also providing help to nursing homes in light of the COVID-19...

Blockade on nominees lifted following compliance with watchdog statute   WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today introduced bipartisan legislation beefing up a 2008 inspector general (IG) protection law that has been routinely flouted by two successive administrations from both political parties. The Securing...

Statement for the Senate Record by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) U.S. Senate President pro tempore On introduction of the COVID-19 Funding Accountability Act Tuesday, March 24, 2020   Legislative Text | Section-by-Section Summary   Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation in response to the coronavirus outbreak. I submitted...