Grassley Statement on House Passage of IRS Reform Bill
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released the following statement on the House passage of the Taxpayer First Act. “Not many people look forward to interacting with the IRS. The process can be long, confusing and tedious. That’s particularly true for taxpayers who encounter frustrating situations that may seem unfair. It’s […]
Grassley, Wyden Press Subjects in Easement Investigation
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today pressed for fulsome and responsive replies to questions instead of partial answers from individuals associated with three entities in the committee’s investigation into syndicated conservation-easements transactions. In three letters transmitted today, the Finance Committee leaders made clear that […]
Committee on Finance, Open Executive Session, June 11, 2019
OPEN EXECUTIVE SESSION Notice June 10, 2019 The Chairman wishes to inform Members that the Committee on Finance will meet in Open Executive Session on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at a time and location to be determined, during a scheduled vote off-the-floor of the Senate, to consider favorably reporting the following pending nominations: […]
Grassley Presses HHS, CMS on Federal Strategies to Combat Opioid Abuse
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today pressed both the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on their progress and strategy to combat opioid misuse and abuse in federal healthcare programs. “We’ve made progress at the federal level combatting the opioid […]
Grassley Statement on Foreign Threats to Taxpayer-Funded Research
Prepared Opening Statement by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaChairman, Senate Finance CommitteeHearing on Foreign Threats to Taxpayer-Funded Research:Oversight Opportunities and Policy SolutionsTuesday, June 5, 2019VIDEO I’d like to welcome everyone to the Finance Committee’s hearing on foreign threats to taxpayer-funded research. Taxpayer-funded research has been integral in keeping American medical, defense, information technology, and […]
Revenue Up, Taxes Down for Iowans “Thanks Mostly to Federal Tax Changes”
New report for Iowa comes as national data show a majority of Americans received a tax cut and the federal treasury collected $93 billion more in 2018 than in 2017, despite erroneous claims that tax reform would balloon the deficit. Iowa on Pace to Top Revenue ProjectionRod BoshartCedar Rapids Gazette The state of Iowa is […]
Grassley Discusses Prescription Drug Pricing Bill at Axios Health Care Event
For Immediate Release Wednesday, June 5, 2019 VIDEO: Grassley Discusses Prescription Drug Pricing Bill at Axios Health Care Event WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) discussed prescription drug pricing with Bob Herman this morning at an Axios Health Care Q&A. Video of the event can be found here. -30-
Grassley Statement on Confirmation of Social Security Commissioner
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released the following statement regarding the confirmation of Andrew M. Saul of New York to be commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) for a six-year term expiring on January 19, 2025. “Mr. Saul is the first confirmed Social Security commissioner since February 2013. […]
Grassley Op-ed: Iowa not immune to foreign threats to taxpayer-funded research
Iowa not immune to foreign threats to taxpayer-funded research By: Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa How would you feel about your tax dollars being spent on research projects that were targeted by foreign governments in an effort to steal U.S. intellectual property? Taxpayer-funded research has been integral in keeping American medical, defense, information […]
Grassley Statement on Tariff Announcement
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa today released the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement on tariffs on Mexico. “Trade policy and border security are separate issues. This is a misuse of presidential tariff authority and counter to congressional intent. Following through on this threat would seriously jeopardize passage of […]