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 […]
ICYMI: Chuck Grassley, a Senate Force for Farmers Fighting for Trade Fairness & Renewable Energy
Chuck Grassley, A Senate Force For Farmers: Iowa’s Chuck Grassley Fights For Trade Fairness and Renewable Energy By Dan Looker Successful Farming Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Driving down the last hill before reaching his farm, Senator Chuck Grassley turns the ignition off to save fuel. The car has just enough momentum to glide into […]
Grassley, Wyden Op-ed: Foster Youth And Families Need Our Support
Foster Youth And Families Need Our Support By: Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Ron Wyden of Oregon Parenting is the single most challenging, rewarding, thrilling and terrifying job a person can undertake. Each of us have five kids of our own so we understand the highs and lows very well. We recognize the […]
Grassley Op-ed: Congress Must Provide Certainty to Taxpayers, Provide Solutions on Extenders
Congress Must Provide Certainty to Taxpayers, Provide Solutions on Extenders By: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley For years, Congress has enacted laws to provide an incentive for taxpayers to engage in activities that are good for the country, such as job creation, capital investment and utilizing alternative energy like wind, solar and biodiesel. […]
Grassley Praises House Passage of SECURE Act
WASHINGTON – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa today praised the passage of the SECURE Act in the House of Representatives. “The SECURE Act, which passed today in the House of Representatives and includes my Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act, takes an important step forward to help encourage and facilitate retirement savings. […]
Grassley, Durbin Op-ed: Shed Light on Drug Advertisements
Shed Light on Drug Advertisements By: Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Dick Durbin of Illinois Chances are that in the last 24 hours, you’ve seen approximately nine advertisements for prescription drugs on television. That’s no mistake. Each year, pharmaceutical companies spend more than $6 billion to flood our airwaves with drug ads. Every […]
Grassley, Wyden Convene Finance Committee Paid Family Leave Working Group
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Ranking Member Ron Wyden of Oregon today announced the formation of a bipartisan Finance Committee working group that will consider the issue of federal paid family leave policy. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. of Louisiana and Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire will serve […]
Grassley On Medicare Part D Price Negotiation
NOTE: Grassley sent a letter to the Congressional Budget Office seeking information about proposals to allow Medicare Part D to negotiate pricing. The Congressional Budget Office sent a response which can be found here. Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Finance Committee On Medicare Part D Price Negotiation Wednesday, […]
Grassley, Thompson Reintroduce American Red Cross Transparency Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi today introduced legislation to give the congressional watchdog arm complete access to American Red Cross records for oversight purposes. The bipartisan, bicameral American Red Cross Transparency Act of 2019 responds to concerns that the Red Cross tried to quash a review […]