14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on National Foster Care Month

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 13, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Co-Chairman, Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth:

May is National Foster Care Month.

Due to the opioid crisis and other substance-abuse issues plaguing communities in Iowa and across the country, the number of kids in foster care is rapidly rising.

In 2017, there were 443,000 kids in care; 96,000 entered foster care because of parental substance abuse.

14 May 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Dick Durbin Introduce Legislation to Codify HHS Rule to Require Disclosure of Prescription Drug Prices in TV Ads

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Dick Durbin, along with Sens Lamar Alexander and Angus King, today introduced bipartisan legislation to codify recent regulations from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to require pharmaceutical companies to list prices of their prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements.

14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on National Police Week

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 13, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on National Police Week:

 

This week marks “National Police Week,” which is dedicated to the brave men and women of law-enforcement.

Police officers prioritize the safety of their neighbors and fellow citizens above their own.

This week gives us an opportunity to reflect on the dedication and perseverance of law-enforcement officers across the country.

14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Congress Should Do More to Encourage, Facilitate Retirement Savings

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Americans spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for retirement. Working-aged Americans consider how much money is needed to save in order to live comfortably in their golden years. Workplace-retirement savings-accounts are a smart way to plan ahead and have been very successful in helping employees to save for retirement.

13 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley to Trump: Don’t Give Up on Enforceable Trade Agreement with China

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 13, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, a family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the escalating trade war with China.

11 May 2019

Sens Ron Johnson, Charles "Chuck" Grassley Seek State Department Documents Connected to Meeting with Christopher Steele; Timing of FBI’s Awareness of Steele’s Political Motivations Prior to Applying for FISA

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 10, 2019) — In letters sent yesterday to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are highlighting concerns regarding the FBI

11 May 2019

Q&A: Older Americans Month with Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 10, 2019) — Q: Why is the month of May observed as Older Americans Month?

10 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Pays Tribute to NYT Reporter Robert Pear

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2019) — I rise today to pay tribute to a revered and distinguished member of the press corps. Robert Pear, a longtime reporter for the New York Times, who spent four decades in the corridors of the US Capitol.

10 May 2019

Judiciary Committee Advances Bipartisan Grassley Bill to Aid Officers Disabled in Line of Duty

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2019) — The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley to fix deficiencies in a federal benefit-program that are preventing first responders with certain injuries from receiving benefits intended by Congress. The Protecting America’s First Responders Act was reported today by voice-vote without opposition.

10 May 2019

Sens Ron Wyden, Charles "Chuck" Grassley Demand Answers on Misconduct and Abuse at Federally-Funded Facilities Caring for Unaccompanied Migrant Children

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden and Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today requested answers about serious allegations of misconduct and abuse by federally-funded grantees operating facilities that house unaccompanied migrant children.

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