WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2019) — The past months have been challenging, to say the least. The catastrophe on the Missouri River with the drastic flooding in southwest Iowa created enormous problems for the whole region. Then another catastrophe — barriers that held back the waters of the Mississippi River broke, devastating parts of Davenport and the surrounding area.

WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2019) — Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, Hearing on Nominations:

Today, the Finance Committee will hear from two nominees.

WASHINGTON DC (May 8, 2019) — Prepared Floor Statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, Concerning Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Advertising:

Millions of Americans rely on life-saving prescription medicine.

Americans across the country expect and depend upon breakthrough drugs to live longer, healthier lives.

However, these miracle medicines won’t save lives if people can’t afford to take them.

WASHINGTON DC (May 8, 2019) — Opening Statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee — Hearing on Medicare Physician Payment Reform after Two Years: Examining MACRA [Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act] Implementation and the Road Ahead:

I want to thank the witnesses for being here today.