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 […]
Grassley On the Importance of Passing USMCA
Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Finance Committee On the Importance of Passing USMCA Tuesday, July 16, 2019 VIDEO American farmers, workers and businesses stand to benefit greatly from the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This successor trade agreement to NAFTA will allow for more market access for agriculture, […]
Grassley on Tax Treaties and Protocols
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee On Tax Treaties and Protocols Tuesday, July 16, 2019 VIDEO I rise today to express my support for passage of the resolutions of advice and consent that the Senate is considering this week with respect to the protocols […]
Grassley on the Swearing-In for Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security
Prepared Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee Swearing-In Ceremony for the Honorable Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security Monday, July 15, 2019 The first Commissioner of Social Security began his tenure on July 16, 1946. Today, a day shy of 73 years later, I’d like […]
Treasury to Grassley, Wyden: U.S. Evaluating Potential Responses to French Digital Services Tax
Treasury to Grassley, Wyden: U.S. Evaluating Potential Responses to French Digital Services Tax Washington – The United States Department of Treasury today responded to a letter sent by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) pressing Secretary Steven Mnuchin to consider using all tools available under U.S. law, including […]
Grassley Statement on FDA’s Capability Assessments for European Union Member States
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) use of the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the European Union (EU) to help ensure the safety and quality of prescription drugs in the United States. “Anytime the federal government can reduce inefficiencies […]
Grassley Statement on Withdrawal of HHS Rebate Rule
Grassley Statement on Withdrawal of HHS Rebate Rule “It’s Time for Congress to Legislate” Washington – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released the following statement regarding the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) withdrawal of its proposed “rebate rule.” “I had some concerns about the Administration’s proposed rebate rule, […]
Grassley on Rx Relief for American Taxpayers & Consumers
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa On Rx Relief for American Taxpayers and Consumers Wednesday, July 10, 2019 VIDEO I come to the floor today to update the American people about efforts to reduce the cost of prescription medicine. Last week, Americans celebrated Independence Day, marking 243 years of […]
Grassley, Wyden Applaud USTR Investigation of French Digital Services Tax Proposal
Grassley, Wyden Applaud USTR Investigation of French Digital Services Tax Proposal Washington – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today released the following joint statement regarding the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) opening of a Section 301 investigation under the Trade Act of 1974 of a proposed digital […]