Statements and posts
76 press releases and posts, newest first.
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and author of the legislation that strengthened the False Claims Act, welcomed today’s ruling from the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals…
“The Eleventh Circuit just delivered a major win for whistleblowers and taxpayers alike. The False Claims Act is the government’s greatest fraud-fighting tool, and patriotic whistleblowers who use the qui tam provision often contribute to the lion’s share of recoveries. It’s not an exaggeration to say this court…”
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Audio from this morning’s call is available HERE.
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Amid a historic drop in violent crime, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) authored an op-ed in Fox News highlighting Republicans’ successful efforts to safeguard American communities, as well as his public…
“Republicans’ renewed focus on fighting crime, championing law enforcement and protecting American families has coincided with the largest drop in violent crime ever recorded in the United States.”
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Grassley Statement on Small Refinery Exemptions and Biofuels Reallocation
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement on Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs).
“The Trump administration and future administrations ought to follow today’s precedent for full reallocation for 2026 and 2027. You can expect I will work to hold the White House to its commitment of full reallocation. President Trump’s successful efforts to work with ag and biofuel leaders on this issue shows his…”
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Q&A: Tax Law Boosts Workforce and Small Business
A: It’s back to school season for families, students and teachers across the state.
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed an announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that Iowa will receive over $9.1 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding to support local communities through…
“This new FEMA funding will help these communities continue to recover and be better prepared for future storms. In Washington, I’ll keep fighting to ensure Iowa gets the resources needed to rebuild and recover.”
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Iowa to Receive Nearly $17.5 Million from FEMA to Support Critical Projects Across the State
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed an announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that dozens of projects in communities across Iowa will receive nearly $17.5 million in combined funding in response to severe…
“Following multiple severe storms, the Hawkeye State has shown great resilience as Iowans continue to rebuild.”
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Grassley Welcomes Grant to Expand Iowa Veterans Cemetery
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed an announcement that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has awarded $1,358,525 in grant funding to the state of Iowa to expand the Iowa Veterans…
“We owe a deep debt of gratitude to our veterans, who sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms and liberties. The Iowa Veterans Cemetery provides a peaceful and meaningful resting place for those who have served our country in uniform. This new funding will ensure the cemetery can continue its mission to honor these…”
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Grassley Joins Iowa Law Enforcement Officers for Roundtable Discussion
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined local and tribal law enforcement leaders from Poweshiek, Jasper, Iowa and Tama counties yesterday for a roundtable discussion in Toledo as part of Grassley’s 99 county…
“Iowa’s brave law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect our communities. All Iowans, including myself, owe them a great debt of gratitude.”
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Grassley Completes 46th Annual 99 County Meetings
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) concluded his 46th annual 99 county meetings across Iowa with a question-and-answer session with employees at Sub-Zero in Cedar Rapids.
“Meeting with Iowans face-to-face gives me the chance to meet with a cross section of people, which informs my work in Washington. Representative government is a two-way street, and having dialogue with constituents is what guides my policy priorities. Even though I’d like to, I can’t meet face-to-face with all three…”
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Grassley’s Big Tech Investigation Yields Child Safety Results
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) investigation into eight major tech companies has prompted “significantly improved” and “more actionable” reports of online child exploitation, according to a letter from…
“Following your direct outreach to these platforms regarding these issues, NCMEC is pleased to share that each of the companies have constructively engaged with NCMEC to significantly improve their reporting to the CyberTipline… more actionable CyberTipline reports are being submitted, enabling law enforcement to better…”
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Capitol Hill Report, 08-24-2026
Audio from this morning’s call is available HERE.
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Q&A: Fraud Drives Up Healthcare Costs
Q: How would your fraud prevention bill recover tax dollars and improve healthcare?
“prosecute criminals who exploit the generosity of a country by stealing from taxpayer-funded programs.”
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Grassley, Shaheen Mark Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
On Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) are driving awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and continuing to educate Americans on how to…
“Far too many American families know the pain of losing a loved one to fentanyl.”
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Grassley, Ernst Announce Service Academy Virtual Informational Nights
The offices of U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will host two virtual informational events for Iowa students interested in applying to U.S. Military Service Academies in the fall of 2027 or 2028.
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Grassley Recognized as Most Bipartisan Senate Republican
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is the most bipartisan Republican in the U.S. Senate, according to an independent study by the nonpartisan project Bridge Grades.
“At my annual 99 county meetings, Iowans ask me why Democrats and Republicans can’t get along. I tell them bipartisanship is happening in Washington, but it doesn’t always get reported in the news media. In the U.S. Senate, most bills need 60 votes to advance, which means successful legislation must be bipartisan. I’ll…”
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Audio from this morning’s call is available HERE.
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Q&A: Russia Sanctions Pave Way to Peace
Q: How would the Senate-passed sanctions bill help end the war in Ukraine?
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U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) released the following statement on the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN’s) decision to permanently exempt over 99% of entities previously required to…
“The Treasury Department’s final rule exempting U.S. based companies from the Corporate Transparency Act’s reporting requirements undermines the clear intent of the law. The Act gave the federal government needed tools to address criminal activity like human trafficking, terrorist financing, drug distribution, sanctions…”
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined “The Scott Jennings Show” this week to discuss his efforts as Judiciary Chairman to help secure Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation, the importance of passing a bipartisan Farm Bill…
“...[I]t got down to two [Republican] senators voting no and [the nomination] carrying 50 to 49. And it [was] just a long process to go through...but I think he's going to make a very, very good Attorney General.”
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Audio from this morning’s call is available HERE.
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Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Hassan Bill to Combat Counterfeit Imports
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) are applauding the Senate’s unanimous passage of their legislation to detect and intercept counterfeit imports.
“Counterfeit goods harm American businesses, threaten our nation’s economy and put consumers at serious risk. By increasing communication between Customs and Border Protection, IP rights holders and commerce professionals, this bipartisan bill will effectively crack down on dangerous counterfeit products and prevent…”
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Grassley Applauds Todd Blanche’s Confirmation as Attorney General
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a statement following the Senate’s confirmation of Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General, by a vote of 50-49.
“Beyond his obvious qualifications and successful track record, Blanche has demonstrated extraordinary patience, compassion and tenacity as he’s made his way through the gauntlet of the Senate’s advice and consent process. He’s been forthcoming and responsive to my colleagues and has proven himself to be a steadfast…”
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Senate Republicans Confirm Four U.S. Attorneys, Four U.S. Marshals and DOJ Inspector General
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate’s confirmation of four U.S. Attorneys, four U.S. Marshals and the Inspector General for the Department of Justice (DOJ).
“U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals are vital parts of our nation’s law enforcement system – responsible for prosecuting violent criminals, protecting the American public and enforcing the rule of law.”
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Senate Confirms Iowan Glen Smith to Serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed today’s Senate confirmation of Glen R. Smith of Atlantic, Iowa, to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture (USDA).
“Glen Smith is a product of rural Iowa who’s spent his career serving fellow farmers. Having grown up in southwest Iowa, he understands our way of life and what it takes for family farmers to feed and fuel the world. I congratulate Under Secretary Smith on his confirmation, and I look forward to working with him to…”
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Q&A: Where Things Stand on the Farm Bill
Q: What legislative priorities were you able to secure in the current Senate Farm Bill so far?
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Grassley, Cortez Masto, Crapo, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Healthcare Fraud
Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced the bipartisan Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act.
“My oversight has revealed fraud, waste and abuse across our healthcare system, including Medicare, Medicaid and the Obamacare marketplace. By bolstering efforts to go after these bad actors, our bipartisan legislation will crack down on people stealing the taxpayers’ money and driving up healthcare costs for families.”
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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), along with Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), as well as Reps. Bill Keating (D-Mass.) and Mike Turner…
“The House and Senate have been unequivocal: the Srebrenica massacre was genocide. More than 30 years later, we have a solemn responsibility to remember the victims, stand with their families and ensure this tragic history is neither denied nor erased. Rewriting history for political gain deepens divisions, inflames…”
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Grassley Joins Lankford to Introduce Bill Strengthening and Protecting Military Chaplains’ Ministry
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), to introduce the Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026 (MCMA), which would codify the purpose, role, duties and professional qualifications of military chaplains and…
“Military chaplains provide a vital service to the patriots who sacrifice for our country every day. By standardizing a chaplain’s role, this commonsense legislation clarifies their duties and protects chaplains from unfair censorship. Like all Americans, our men and women in uniform have the God-given right to observe…”
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Grassley Issues Statement After Democrat Opposition Stalls Farm Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a lifelong family farmer, issued a statement after the Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the 2026 Farm Bill due to Democrats’ refusal to provide bipartisan support for the legislation.
“Farmers don’t throw in the towel when the going gets tough, and Democrats shouldn’t either. It’s up to Democrats to put politics aside, engage in good faith negotiations and accept bipartisan compromise in order to get the Farm Bill passed in the Senate this year. I’m hopeful the committee can improve the bill and vote…”
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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, questioned witnesses about the need for bipartisan cooperation to address Social Security’s long-term solvency.
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Audio from this morning’s call is available HERE.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) are applauding the Senate’s unanimous passage of their Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 to restore Americans’ access to critical…
“Our nation’s bankruptcy code should work for Americans, not against them. By eliminating barriers to reorganization and restoring modern debt limits, the bipartisan Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act would provide American families and small businesses the tools they need to regain their financial footing in a…”
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche’s Nomination to be Attorney General
The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be U.S. Attorney General, by a vote of 12-10.
“Todd Blanche’s Justice Department has reprioritized the safety of Americans after the Biden administration opened the borders to violent criminals and turned a blind eye to the heinous crimes that were happening around the country… Today, I’m not only voting to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination. I’m voting for the…”
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Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) today called on President Donald Trump to approve Governor Kim…
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ICYMI: Grassley Invites Jack Smith to Testify Before Senate Judiciary Committee
Jack Smith invited to testify before Senate next month Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought criminal charges against President Donald Trump, has been invited to testify Sept. 22 before the Senate Judiciary Committee, according…
“In the process of a deeply flawed, weaponized investigation, Jack Smith subpoenaed phone toll records from a dozen senators, scooped up text messages from over 40 members of Congress, and subpoenaed the private communications and financial records of hundreds of other Republican entities and individuals.”