From Press Release   Legislation from U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to enhance the already successful Section 529 college savings plans program will receive Finance Committee consideration on Wednesday. “These reforms will make it even appealing for parents to use 529 college savings plans,” Grassley said.  “The additions give […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs adapts its health care programs to meet the needs of the expanding female veteran population. “The Department of Veterans Affairs should offer health care that fits the population it serves,” […]

From Press Release   U.S. Rep. Rod Blum (R-IA 1) led a bipartisan letter with 22 other Members of Congress to Speaker of the House John Boehner calling for H.R. 880, the American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2015, be brought for a vote as quickly as possible. The bill […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) will discuss the Senate Judiciary Committee’s upcoming agenda for the 114th Congress at a National Press Club Newsmakers beginning right now. Grassley outd an agenda centered on boosting government accountability and protecting victims of crime while preserving the unique rights […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has released his weekly video address, in which he discusses passage of the human trafficking bill. The bill had been ayed by Democrats who didn’t like an abortion measure included in the bill. The bill also features two provisions that […]

From Press Release   Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) issued the following statement to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the genocide against the Armenian people upon the breakup of the Ottoman Empire: “The massacre of over one million people is a genocide the world must remember.  Memorializing this senseless […]

From Press Release   In an effort to protect the investing public, improve the oversight of corporate auditing, and ensure that the financial reports of publicly traded companies are accurate and reliable, U.S. Sens. Jack Reed (D-RI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today introduced the PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2015.  […]

From Press Release   Following a series of letters by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, investigating allegations of improper use of agency resources and questionable hiring practices at the U.S. Marshals Service (U), than a half dozen whistleblowers have come forward to corroborate these […]

From Press Release   U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined a bipartisan group of Senators urging the Environmental Protection Agency to issue strong biofuels volume requirements for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard and beyond. The Senators asked the EPA to reverse course on their proposed 2014 rule to achieve the […]

From Press Release   U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after opposing the confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General. “I have serious concerns with Loretta Lynch’s intention to uphold President Obama’s policies – especially executive amnesty,” she said. “We need a chief legal advisor who […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) spe this morning to a forum hosted by the American Council On Renewable Energy Policy. In his speech, which focused on providing an outlo on renewable energy and federal government policy, he said the renewable energy industry “needs certainty […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has had a busy day, dealing with Justice Department nominations in the U.S. Senate. First, his Judiciary Committee to up the nomination of Sally Yates to be Deputy U.S. Attorney General, then the Senate as a whole to up the […]

From Press Release   U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) made the following statement after introducing his latest bill in Congress, the Restrain the Judges on Marriage Act of 2015. This bill strips federal courts of jurisdiction to hear cases related to marriage.  The effect of the bill would prevent […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said Wednesday he welcomed committee passage of legislation that will increase opportunities for expanded trade markets for U.S. products, including agricultural products, manufactured goods and financial products from Iowa. “Iowa farmers, manufacturers and services providers would like access to new markets,” […]

From Press Release   Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Rod Blum (R-IA 1), along with Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) and Congressman David Young (R-IA) introduced the House companion to the Fuel Choice and Deregulation Act of 2015. U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) authored the legislation, which removes the […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) drafted a resolution that was unanimously adopted by the Senate Wednesday, commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The full text of the resolution can be read by clicking here. Prior to the resolution’s adoption, Grassley made the following statement. Mr. […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today welcomed committee passage of an amendment he co-sponsored to prioritize agricultural trade technical assistance for businesses and sectors that engage women farmers and entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa. “Women in developing countries can benefit from the technical assistance agricultural trade experts […]

From Press Release   Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is continuing to press the Drug Enforcement Administration to answer questions about the agency’s detainment of Daniel Chong, a University of California-San Diego college student in 2012 who was left without food or water for five days.  […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today made the following comment on a report released by the House Committee on Ways and Means on the IRS’ spending on priorities other than its essential roles of taxpayer service and fraud prevention, leading to what the agency itself called […]

By Bob Eschliman Editor   Conservative talk radio host Hugh Hewitt has been creating than his fair share of Campaign 2016 heads in the past few days. His latest involved perhaps the newest member of the deepening Team GOP bench. During what was supposed to be a friendly interview […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today asked the IRS commissioner to account for weaknesses in computer systems that create opportunities for taxpayer or employee data to be lost, corrupted or stolen. “Protecting taxpayers’ information and ensuring efficient and appropriate administration of the tax system are of […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley to part Tuesday in a hearing on “improving accountability and oversight of juvenile justice systems” in the Senate Judiciary Committee, which he chairs. At the onset of the hearing, he gave the following prepared statement.   In 1974, Congress passed the Juvenile Justice […]

From Press Release   U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services admitted it erred in granting deferred deportation to a known gang member who is now charged with four counts of first-degree murder in North Carolina. In a letter to Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, USCIS […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act of 2015 that would permanently authorize and require employers to use the E-Verify program, an Internet-based system that assists employers in determining the eligibility of employees to […]

By The Iowa Statesman   The U.S. Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. Both of Iowa’s senators, Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, played roles in the bill’s passage. The Senate-passed bill also includes human trafficking legislation introduced by Grassley earlier this year.   The […]

From Press Release   Q:        What is civil asset forfeiture? A:        Asset forfeiture is a crime-fighting tool that enables law enforcement to seize cash or property that’s considered linked to illicit activity.  The theory behind the asset forfeiture system is to che off the funding stream used to bankroll criminal […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley to to the floor of the Senate to issue the following statement with regard to the complete and timely access for Inspectors General to conduct their necessary oversight of executive branch functions. Mr. President, the ability of the Congress to be […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to to the Senate floor this afternoon to discuss the nomination of George Hanks to be a District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. He also used the opportunity to respond to Democrat critici of the nomination confirmation process. […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to part in Monday’s meeting of the budget conference committee. He to the occasion to speak about the public’s expectation for government to “behave responsibly, live within our means, and at the very least, produce a budget.” His full remarks […]

From Press Release   An inquiry by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led the Justice Department to correct its initial reply to whistleblower claims about hiring practices at the U.S. Marshals Service.  In its initial response to Grassley’s first inquiry about the hiring claims, […]

By The Iowa Statesman   Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is, by all accounts, planning to announce his candidacy for President of the United States tonight on “Special Report with Bret Baier” on FOX News, his former employer. The show airs at 5 p.m. Iowa time. The 2008 Republican Iowa […]

By The Iowa Statesman   Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has frequently said he is “personally pro-life,” and he has a voting record that mostly supports that position. However, an ad that aired during his most recent re-election campaign last fall has some scratching their heads, trying to figure out where […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Grassley has released his weekly video address in which he discusses the Judiciary Committee hearing he convened to discuss federal asset forfeiture procedures. In the address, he notes the intent to provide restitution for victims of crime, and to prevent organized crime, but […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) yesterday made the following comment on the introduction of bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reinstate Trade Promotion authority.  Grassley is a senior member and former chairman of the Finance Committee, with jurisdiction over trade. “The introduction of Trade Promotion Authority legislation is […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today praised key Senate committee passage of legislation to identify and serve high ability students from underserved groups.  Grassley is the lead sponsor of the TALENT Act, or the To Aid Gifted and High-Ability Learners by Empowering the Nation’s Teachers Act.  […]

By The Iowa Statesman   The White House hasn’t exactly held back on its thoughts about U.S. Attoreny Loretta Lynch’s stalled nomination to be the next Attorney General, and Thursday, the matter reared its ugly head once again during the daily press briefing with Press Secretary Josh Earnest. Asked about […]

From Press Release   In September 2014, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) wrote to the National Science Foundation and the National Ecological Observatory Network, a federal grant recipient, to express concern over NEON’s spending of federal funds on parties, alcohol and lobbying and the National Science Foundation’s apparent sanction of […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) spe with the National Pork Producers Council today. The following are his prepared remarks from that speech: I am glad to be here with you, and I hope you had a good breakfast that included either ham or bacon to […]

By The Iowa Statesman   At the beginning of today’s executive business meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), the committee chair, announced there were three nominations to be considered: Sally Yates to be Deputy Attorney General; Kara Stoll to be Circuit Judge for the Federal […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is requesting an explanation for why nearly all of the names on the Justice Department’s gun ban list in the “mental defective” category belong to veterans or their dependents. “It’s disturbing to think that the […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, today asked the Justice Department and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration for an update on the investigation of alleged misconduct by IRS personnel, including Lois Lerner, in connection with their handling of applications for […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Rep. David Young (R-IA 3) grilled the Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Sarah Saldaña, to get a clarification over “continued mixed signals” regarding the agency’’s placement of administration policy above the law. He focused on individual ICE officials and Border Patrol agents who […]

From Press Release   A bipartisan group of senators commended the Department of Labor, Administrative Review Board’s (ARB) interpretation of federal whistleblower protections provisions, clarifying the statutory burdens of proof in whistleblower cases. In two recent decisions, ARB found that employees should be allowed to have a fair chance to […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statement marking Tax Day: “Tax day is upon us again. But this year it’s different. This year, on top of the frustrating reminder that Americans are giving too much of their income to fund too many wasteful government […]

From Press Release   Following a review process that welcomed all interested Iowa lawyers for consideration, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is recommending to President Barack Obama two outstanding Iowans for open judgeships on the federal bench. Grassley is recommending Leonard Strand of Sioux […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) has released a three-minute video in which he proposed making Tax Day “just another day.” In his statement, he advocated for the repeal of the entire U.S. Tax Code, the dissolution of the Internal Revenue Service, and the adoption […]

From Press Release   The following is the prepared statement of U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, at the beginning of today’s hearing on the need to reform asset forfeiture:   Today the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on the need for asset […]

From Press Release   U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2) containing a permanent “doc fix” to replace Medicare’s Sustainable Growth Rate formula for physician reimbursement: “Congress cannot continue its pattern of band-aid fixes […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Kelly Ayotte of (R-NH) are asking for information on three former Guantanamo Bay detainees who were released pursuant to court orders and may have returned to the battlefield. One former […]

From Press Release   U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) released the following statement after re-introducing H.R. 1746, the Truth in Employment Act of 2015. The legislation would protect employees and employers from harassment and disruptive actions by union “salts” who threaten jobs and business success. “Every day, non-union businesses […]