Grassley: More Relief on the Way, All Must do Their Part
Washington – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued the following comments on Congressional work responding to the novel coronavirus. The Senate today passed the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act and it is now on its way to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. “The second phase of help is […]
Grassley on the COVID-19 Impact on the Auto Industry
Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa On the COVID-19 Impact on the Auto Industry Wednesday, March 18, 2020 VIDEO The Administration wants USMCA to enter into force by June 1. I’m eager as well, but we must first ensure that Canada and Mexico are complying with their commitments. […]
Grassley: Congress Must Act Decisively to Combat Coronavirus
Washington – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued the following comments on Congressional work responding to the novel coronavirus. “I’m glad the House of Representatives was able to fix some of the problems in the initial version of the phase two response to coronavirus and pass it last night. Over the weekend, […]
Grassley Welcomes IRS Tax Payment Postponement
Washington – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released the following statement regarding an announcement from the Department of the Treasury that individuals and corporations may defer tax payments to the IRS for up to 90 days without incurring interest or penalties. Taxpayers will still be required to file but payments may be […]
ICYMI: CBO Says Grassley-Wyden Bill Cuts Spending By $95 Billion, Reduces Out of Pocket Expenses, Premiums
Breitbart Sean Moran March 13, 2020 … The CBO found that Grassley and Wyden’s Drug Pricing Reduction Act would save taxpayers $95 billion, reduce out-of-pocket spending by $72 billion, and reduce premiums by $1 billion. Grassley said in a statement on Friday: Our bipartisan legislation saves billions in out-of-pocket expenses, premiums and […]
Finance Committee Chairman Statement on Coronavirus Latest
Washington – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued the following comments on Congressional work responding to the novel coronavirus. “This health crisis is causing economic disruption, and we in Congress are working to address that in every way we can. We’ve already passed a phase one bill to surge funding and resources […]
Grassley, Wyden Release CBO Score for Prescription Drug Bill
Washington – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today released an analysis from the independent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) regarding the updated version of their bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act. “Our bipartisan legislation saves billions in out-of-pocket expenses, premiums and taxpayer dollars,” Grassley said. “We’re continuing to build […]
Senators Push for Prescription Drug Reform, Highlight Acute Benefits during Epidemics
Washington – Four U.S. senators yesterday spoke about the continuing need to address rising prescription drug prices, advocating for the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act, especially in light of what pharmaceutical therapies may be produced to treat and address ongoing and future epidemics. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Sen. […]
ICYMI: Grassley Optimistic on Prospects for His and Wyden’s Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
The Epoch Times Mark Tapscott March 10, 2020 … Getting a handle on prescription drug prices is one of the few issues on which Republicans and Democrats in Congress appear able to work together in a bipartisan fashion. … The Grassley-Wyden “Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019” was approved on a bipartisan vote […]
ICYMI: White House Principles for Reducing Drug Costs
Washington – The White House today released a statement of principles in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal mirroring the bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act authored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). Earlier this year, President Donald Trump recognized Grassley’s work to lower prescription drug […]