From Press Release   In response to a request from U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), the Justice Department said it will conduct its first “eight-factor analysis” of cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive component of the marijuana plant. This comprehensive analysis will help determine the substance’s potential medical benefit […]

From Press Release   Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is calling on the Bureau of Prisons to explain how approximately $2 million in questionable spending was allowed in one of its largest prison management contracts. A recent Justice Department Inspector General audit of a Bureau contract for management of […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Cory Gardner of (R-CO) today introduced legislation to help rural hospitals stay open while meeting the needs of rural residents for emergency room care and outpatient services. “A tractor accident or a heart attack is dangerous under the best of […]

From Press Release   Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, wrote an op-ed in Breitbart explaining why he cannot continue to support TPA, specifically stating, “TPA in this Congress has become enmeshed in corrupt Washington backroom deal-making, along with serious concerns that it would open up the potential for sweeping […]

From Press Release   Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made the following statement in advance of the Senate’s vote on Trade Promotion Authority this morning. “The U.S. Senate has a historic opportunity to fight for America’s workers when ObamaTrade comes to the floor for a vote […]

From Press Release   U.S. Reps. David Young (R-IA 3) and Peter Welch (D-VT) recently introduced legislation that would address the critical concern of call quality and completion in rural America, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act. In some rural areas, nearly one in five inbound calls to […]

From Press Release   Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made the following statement in support of North Carolina Congressman Mark Meadows for his support of North Carolina jobs and against Obamatrade. “I salute Congressman Mark Meadows for his backbone, courage and commitment to North Carolina workers. […]

From Press Release   Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) issued the following statement upon learning Earl Holt had contributed to a past political campaign. “It was brought to my attention late Sunday evening that an individual who led a group cited by the murderer who […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have introduced a key bipartisan measure to help give children living in foster homes the best opportunity to get a good education. The legislation, called the Educational Stability of Foster Youth Act, would support students in the […]

From Press Release   Former Arkansas governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee made the following concerning the Confederate flag in South Carolina while appearing this morning on Meet the Press with host Chuck Todd: “I still think it’s not an issue for a person running for president. The question underlying […]

From Press Release   Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee promised to fight judicial tyranny and defend religious freedom regardless of how the Supreme Court rules in the upcoming Obergefell v. Hodges gay marriage case, which is expected in the next two weeks. “The Supreme Court is not the […]

From Press Release   Following an admission that it failed to complete a background check on a religious services contractor who had advocated violence against critics of Islamic extremism, the Bureau of Prisons told Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley that it’s performing an agency-wide audit of its religious services […]

From Press Release   Today, Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) was joined by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) to introduce the Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015, legislation that targets waste, fraud and abuse through stronger […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after passage of the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. The legislation will now head to conference between the House and the Senate. “The bipartisan FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act prioritizes what is needed, […]

From Press Release   At today’s Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing entitled, “Re-examining EPA’s Management of the Renewable Fuel Standard Program,” U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) highlighted the proven success of RFS to encourage innovation in renewable fuels, drive investment in research and development, increase consumer choice, […]

From Press Release   Thursday, U.S. Rep. David Young (R-IA 3) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 160, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015, which repeals the medical device tax. “The Medical Device Tax is an unnecessary burden and another example of the president’s health care law […]

By The Iowa Statesman   Republican presidential candidate and businessman Donald Trump called this afternoon for the resignation of Club for Growth president David McIntosh and released a statement in which he accused the organization and its leader of an attempted “shakedown.” This in response to a press release issued […]

From Press Release   The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 218-208 in favor of Trade Promotion Authority, the process seen as necessary for entering new trade agreements, including the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership.  The vote sends the proposal back to the Senate for consideration.  U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today […]

From Press Release   Thursday, U.S. Rep. David Young (R-IA 3) voted for the second time in a week in favor of Trade Promotion Authority, joining the entire Iowa Republican congressional egation once again in a vote he said supports oversight of President Obama’s trade agreement. “I voted for Trade […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) joined most of his colleagues in voting in favor of Trade Promotion Authority for the Obama Administration as it relates to several trade bills, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Following the vote, he released a video statement explaining why he […]

From Press Release   U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) released the following statement after re-introducing H.R. 2812, the Tax Free Health Insurance Act, which would eliminate taxes on health insurance for those in the individual market. “With decision of King v. Burwell expected by the end of June, there […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation this morning with Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Bob Casey (D-PA) that would create a demonstration project to encourage states to improve opportunities for individuals with disabilities to obtain employment in the community, gaining self-determination, independence, productivity, and […]

From Press Release   Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum issued the following statement in response to the tragic shooting that occurred at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. “The tragic and senseless murders that occurred in the sanctuary of Emanuel AME Church were the acts […]

From Press Release   Wednesday, Senate Judiciary Committee chair U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and ranking member Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced legislation to extend whistleblower protection for employees who provide information to the Department of Justice related to criminal antitrust violations. The Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act seeks to protect […]

From Press Release   Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee issued the following statement in response to the tragic mass shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC: “A church is called a sanctuary because it’s a place of refuge and respite from the earthly and connects us to […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote a letter Wednesday with Finance Commitee chair U.S. Sen. Orin Hatch (R-UT) to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Acting Administrator Andrew Slavitt. In the letter, they raised a number questions about how the agency […]

From Press Release   This morning, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) proposed the ‘Fair and Flat Tax’ which would eliminate the current tax code, which he said is “simple, fair, and cuts taxes for every single working American.” Key components of his plan include: The largest tax cut in American […]

By The Iowa Statesman   Last year, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) began investigating reports that criminals facing deportation were released from government custody and went on to commit other crimes. The results of that investigation have been troubling, to say the least. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently confirmed that 121 […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley has sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration to gather information and gain a better understanding about how the United States treats biotechnology imports from other countries. After contacting five different federal agencies and several trade groups to get […]

From Press Release   U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 2777, the Social Security Integrity Act of 2015: “Current reports show that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has an estimated 6.5 million people over the age of 112 with active Social Security Numbers,” […]

By The Iowa Statesman   Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to to the Senate floor to speak in support of the Military Justice Improvement Act amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment would establish an independent military justice system to address sexual assault in the armed forces. […]

From Press Release   U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) released the following statement after re-introducing H.R. 2778, the Sunset Act: “The role of Congress is to make the law, not create onerous red tape for entrepreneurs and businesses,” said King. “Americans must be able to hold their elected officials […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced comprehensive legislation Tuesday to improve customer service at the IRS, create new taxpayer protections, and update and strengthen existing taxpayer protections.  The Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 comes amid gross mismanagement and inappropriate […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued the following statement following Donald Trump’s announcement that he will seek the 2016 Republican nomination for President of the United States: “I’m pleased to welcome Donald Trump into the race for the 2016 Republican nomination for President of the United […]

By The Iowa Statesman   Today, businessman Donald Trump, joined by his immediate family, announced his candidacy for President of the United States in front of thousands of supporters at Trump Tower in New York City. “Quite simply, it is time to bring real leadership to Washington,” he said. “The […]

From Press Release   Presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) wrote an op-ed in the Washington Times calling on the State Department to release the long-overdue annual report on Iran’s human rights abuses. The full text appears below and the op-ed may be viewed here.

By The Iowa Statesman   Monday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) spe on the Senate floor, urging her Senate colleagues to support the bipartisan amendment she authored alongside Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to the National Defense Authorization Act, to grant temporary, emergency authority for the President to provide weapons and training […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to to the floor of the Senate Monday to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, and to recognize its importance to the eventual founding of our own government. “In the seventeenth century, the Magna Carta […]

From Press Release   The entire Iowa egation, led by Congressman David Young, today pressed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to host a public hearing in Iowa on the proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Renewable Volume Obligations. The EPA’s long ay in issuing RVOs for 2014, 2015, and 2016, and its […]

By The Iowa Statesman   With the entry of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush into the Republican presidential campaign, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum issued the following statement: With today’s entry of former Governor Jeb Bush (R-FL) into the 2016 Republican presidential field, it is important to remember who stands […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement welcoming former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush into the race for the Republican nomination for President of the United States: “I’m glad to welcome Jeb Bush to the growing and diverse field of 2016 GOP candidates. Gov. Bush […]

From Press Release   One hundred twenty-one convicted criminals who faced deportation orders between 2010 and 2014 were never removed from the country and now face murder charges, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  Of them, 33 were released on bond following their original crime at the discretion of the […]

From Press Release   Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement today welcoming former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to the presidential race: “In politics, people throw around the word ‘friend’ so much it often has little real meaning. This is not one of those times. […]

By The Iowa Statesman   Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) responded to a moment in Democratic candidate former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s campaign reboot announcement on Saturday, in which she recalled the lyrics of the Beatles song “Yesterday,” suggesting it represented the views of the […]

From Press Release   Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made the following statement in response to Hillary Clinton’s formal presidential campaign announcement Saturday: “I’ve answered questions in the last two hours than Hillary Clinton has in the last two months.  The American people deserve a President […]

By The Iowa Statesman   Presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK) penned a joint op-ed in the Tulsa World urging the United States to unleash a great American energy renaissance to empower the private sector to create millions of good, high-paying jobs […]

From Press Release   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is pressing the Federal Bureau of Investigation for information on its spyware program. The request comes amid the Justice Department’s push to amend Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure in order […]

From Press Release   Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made the following statement in response to the Senate-passed Trade Promotion Authority bill, which passed the House of Representatives Friday. “From Texas to Tennessee, California to the Carolinas, the Great Recession sent a whiplash across our country. […]

By The Iowa Statesman   This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Trade Adjustment Assistance and Trade Promotion Authority, voting in favor only for TPA. But, because both provisions were linked, the vote was a defeat for TPA, as well as President Obama’s trade agenda. Both provisions passed […]

By The Iowa Statesman   U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released his weekly video address Thursday, focusing on his efforts to reform the federal government’s regulatory processes. During his address, he used the EPA’s recent Waters of the United States rulemaking process as an example. “The Waters of the U.S. […]