Support Rolls in for Finance Committee Prescription Drug Package
The White House “The @WhiteHouse is encouraged by the bipartisan work of Chairman Grassley and Senator Wyden to craft a comprehensive package to lower outrageously high drug prices, and today we are engaging with coalitions to help build support…” –White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere AARP “AARP thanks Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking […]
Grassley, Wyden Introduce Major Prescription Drug Pricing Reform to Lower Costs for Americans
Grassley, Wyden Introduce Major Prescription Drug Pricing Reform to Lower Costs for Americans Bipartisan Bill to be Debated in Committee This Thursday Legislation Modernizes, Improves Medicare Part B, Part D and Medicaid Bill Saves Taxpayers More Than $100 Billion, Lowers Medicare Beneficiaries’ Out-of-Pocket Costs by $27 Billion and Premiums by $5 Billion, […]
For the Record: Grassley on Prescription Drug Pricing
For the Record: Grassley on Prescription Drug Pricing Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has worked for greater access and affordability of prescription drugs throughout his time in the Senate. His efforts have included aggressive oversight and smart, bipartisan legislation. Whether advocating for increased competition on the prescription drug market, calling for […]
Grassley On Elder Justice: A Call for Reform
Prepared Opening Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Elder Justice: A Call for Reform Tuesday, July 23, 2019 VIDEO Today we’ll focus on an issue that has affected many families in Iowa and throughout the country: elder justice. Congress has a key role to play in […]
ICYMI: Inside The Pharmaceutical Lobby’s Campaign For More Government Subsidies Through Medicare Part D
In case you missed it: Avik Roy, a noted conservative economist, debunks big pharma’s talking points regarding recent Finance Committee proposals that will save taxpayer dollars, save beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket expenses and lower beneficiaries’ premiums, all while maintaining incentives to innovate and create new, life-saving medicines. Find excerpts from his op-ed below or read the entire […]
ICYMI: Inside The Pharmaceutical Lobby’s Campaign For More Government Subsidies Through Medicare Part D
In case you missed it: Avik Roy, a noted conservative economist, debunks big pharma’s talking points regarding recent Finance Committee proposals that will save taxpayer dollars, save beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket expenses and lower beneficiaries’ premiums, all while maintaining incentives to innovate and create new, life-saving medicines. Find excerpts from his op-ed below or read the entire […]
Grassley, Wyden Seek Information on Appraiser Linked to Inflated Valuations and Massive Tax Breaks
Washington – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) continued the bipartisan committee investigation into syndicated conservation easements by seeking information about Claud Clark III, an alleged participant in possibly overvalued appraisals that may have led to unjustified tax breaks for investors. Syndicated conservation easements are a transaction […]
Grassley At the Washington International Trade Association Awards Dinner
Prepared Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Finance Committee At the Washington International Trade Association Awards Dinner Wednesday, July 17, 2019 I am truly honored to be recognized by WITA. Thank you. This is my second time being honored. I hope though that I don’t have to wait another […]
What It Takes to Keep USMCA on the Fast Track
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) creates a partnership between Congress and the administration to ensure that trade deals prioritize American interests. When a trade agreement meets U.S. objectives and Congress is sufficiently consulted, the administration can submit a bill to implement the agreement to Congress for an up-or-down vote or “fast track” consideration. Here’s […]
After Puerto Rico Arrests & Allegations of Fraud, Grassley Presses HHS for Transparency in Medicaid Funding
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with several committee Republicans, sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar seeking information on how much Puerto Rico receives in Medicaid funding, what processes, if any, are in place to reduce waste, fraud and abuse of federal dollars […]