Chuck Grassley

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Grassley spoke on the Senate floor regarding the importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for economic growth and countering Chinese competition, and urged the Trump administration to quickly advance trilateral conversations on renewing USMCA, particularly with Canada.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor about the national debt surpassing 100 percent of gross national product as of March, noting that interest costs alone are $1 trillion annually and warning that Congress must either gradually address the fiscal situation or face a future crisis requiring drastic austerity measures.

Grassley recognized the U.S. Capitol Police Force during National Police Week and stated that the Senate would not function without law enforcement while calling for commitment to support police beyond Police Week.

Grassley led a bipartisan resolution in the Senate for the second year to recognize National Home Visiting Week and spoke about the benefits of evidence-based home visiting programs in supporting families and reducing child abuse and neglect.

Grassley thanked Iowa House Members Feenstra, Nunn, Hinson, and Miller-Meeks for their efforts in farm bill negotiations and discussed E15 biofuel as a priority for farmers and consumers.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor to recognize National Fentanyl Awareness Day, thanked the senior Senator from New Hampshire for collaboration on the recognition, credited his work with Senator Cassidy on the HALT Fentanyl Act that permanently scheduled fentanyl, commended law enforcement efforts, and committed as Judiciary Committee chairman to combat dangerous drugs mixed with fentanyl, specifically citing xylazine.

Grassley submitted a report from the Committee on the Judiciary on S. 545, a bill to prohibit certain uses of xylazine, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor about the SAVE America Act, explaining that it ensures only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in federal elections and requires voter ID, and provided examples of noncitizen voting in Montana and Ohio.

Grassley reported on his ongoing Credit Suisse Nazi accounts investigation, including that UBS had withheld approximately 23,000 pages of materials and provided misleading information to the Senate Judiciary Committee about the number of documents withheld from chief investigator Neil Barofsky.

Grassley made remarks in the Senate about Iran combat operations that began on February 28, 2026, expressing gratitude for the U.S. military's strength and precision while honoring SGT Declan Coady from West Des Moines and MAJ Jeffrey O'Brien from Indianola, Iowa, who were killed in the operations.

Grassley submitted a report from the Committee on the Judiciary without amendment on H.R. 2159, an act directing the Attorney General to submit to Congress a report on Federal criminal offenses.

Grassley stated that inflation resulting from Biden administration spending policies has not been transitory, that Republican-led Congress passed the Working Families Tax Cut Act in the first six months of the new administration to prevent a record tax increase, and that he is working on healthcare price transparency, prescription drug cost reduction through pharmacy benefit manager reforms, and lowering food costs through agricultural support and a farm bill.

Grassley spoke about his oversight project to ensure coordination between the Department of Health and Human Services Office of National Security and the intelligence community, stating that he had written to HHS Secretary Kennedy and Director of National Intelligence Gabbard and hosted a classified briefing with both ONS and intelligence community staff.

Grassley requested that the names of Senator Durbin from Illinois and Senator Cruz from Texas be added as cosponsors of S. 545, a bill to prohibit certain uses of xylazine.

Grassley submitted a report from the Committee on the Judiciary on S. 2934, a bill to limit the availability of civil actions affected by United States sanctions, without amendment.

Grassley spoke about March being Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month, described blood clots as among the leading causes of preventable hospital deaths, identified at-risk populations, and encouraged Americans to learn about prevention measures and visit stoptheclot.org.

Grassley spoke in support of Colin McDonald's nomination as Assistant Attorney General to lead the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division, highlighting McDonald's experience as a prosecutor specializing in fraud, money laundering, and tax crimes.

Grassley announced his intent to vote for Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security and urged his colleagues to support the nomination, citing Mullin's experience as a businessman and rancher and advising him to prioritize transparency, responsiveness, congressional oversight, and whistleblower protections.

Grassley spoke on the floor during National Agriculture Week to praise the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and its biotechnology provision, citing Mexico's reversal of a genetically modified corn ban as an example of the agreement's success, and urged the Trump administration to continue the agreement through 2036.

Grassley reminded his colleagues and the Nation about the Senate's "Famous Five" senators and two additional senators later added to that group, discussing their contributions to U.S. history from before the Civil War through the Cold War.

Grassley recognized the 40th anniversary of National TRIO Day and commended the educators, counselors, and staff who work with the six TRIO programs that served over 18,000 Iowans in 2025.

Grassley stated that he attended a dignified transfer of remains at Dover Air Force Base over the weekend with President Trump, Vice President Vance, Secretary Hegseth, and the Iowa congressional delegation to pay respects to seven fallen military members.

Grassley submitted a report from the Committee on the Judiciary with an amendment in the nature of a substitute for S. 3798, a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal offenses with respect to violations involving ATMs.

Grassley honored two Army Reserve soldiers from Iowa's 103rd Sustainment Command who were killed in Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury, specifically naming Major Jeffrey O'Brien from Indianola with family in Waukee, and stated that their heroism should be remembered forever.

Grassley acknowledged the 237th anniversary of the Senate's first convening on March 4, 1789, explained the Senate's constitutional design to protect smaller states, and announced the deaths of four Army Reserve soldiers from Iowa's 103rd Sustainment Command killed in Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury.

Grassley spoke about the Crime Victims Fund, stating that the Biden Justice Department failed to collect more than $1 billion in criminal fines and penalties, and noting that the fund's balance has increased from $1 billion in 2023 to $3.5 billion, while citing Department of Justice statistics showing over $10 billion in outstanding uncollected criminal fines and penalties.

Grassley submitted a report from the Committee on the Judiciary with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 6719, an act to prohibit threats to a minor.

Grassley spoke to recognize that February 17 was Kosovo's Independence Day marking the 18th anniversary of its 2008 Declaration of Independence, and discussed Iowa's National Guard partnership with Kosovo and sister state relationship with the country.

Grassley congratulated Estonia on its Independence Day and noted that the United States established diplomatic relations with Estonia in 1922 and maintained that relationship throughout Estonia's 50-year Soviet occupation.

Grassley explained the importance of the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act, which President Trump signed into law on February 3rd, stating that the law simplifies the process for children with complex medical needs to access specialized healthcare by allowing states to use a streamlined screening and enrolling process for out-of-state pediatric care providers in Medicaid programs.

Grassley spoke about the Iowa Lakes Community College bus crash that occurred in Calhoun County on Highway 4, which left 1 dead and 32 injured, and expressed prayers for those involved and gratitude for emergency personnel and community support.

Grassley spoke about Lithuania's history of independence, its relationship with the United States, and its status as a NATO ally and beacon of Western values.

Grassley moved to proceed to Calendar No. 311, H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, and delivered remarks expressing support for Iranian protesters and commending the Trump administration's response to violence against them.

Grassley submitted two committee reports from the Committee on the Judiciary without amendment: S. 1809, a bill to prohibit taking or transmitting video of defense information, and S. 2544, a bill to permit State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to use Federal grant funds for investigating elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and general financial fraud.

Grassley moved to proceed to Calendar No. 311, H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, and delivered remarks honoring Jill Ridder of Woodbine, Iowa, for receiving the Milken Educator Award.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor regarding the North American United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, stating that U.S. agriculture exports have increased by almost $35 billion since 2019 with nearly half coming from Canada and Mexico, and calling for the agreement to be extended soon.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor to address what he characterized as misleading New York Times reporting about whistleblowers and FBI agents, specifically discussing articles from January 18, 2026, January 30, 2025, and his own February 3, 2025 floor speech regarding FBI agent Thibault and Arctic Frost disclosures.

Grassley spoke to announce that the final body of Israeli hostages was returned to Israel on January 26 and commended President Trump and others who worked to secure the release of all hostages, living and deceased.

Paul Amdt. No. 4272

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4236

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4234

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4286

Sanders Amdt. No. 4290

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287

H.R. 7148, as Amended

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7148

Grassley introduced a resolution with the senior Senator from Nevada to raise awareness about National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month and honor victims of trafficking.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor regarding the 53rd annual March for Life event held on January 23, thanked the marchers for their participation, and stated he is a proud sponsor of the Healthy Moms and Babies legislation and a cosponsor of the Pregnant Students' Rights bill.

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 3627

Grassley moved to proceed to Calendar No. 302, H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and spoke about the Working Families Tax Cut Act, describing its provisions including permanent lower individual marginal tax rates, a 20-percent deduction for qualified business income, full expensing for research and development, an expanded standard deduction, an increased child tax credit with an additional $200 boost and inflation indexing, a $6,000 deduction for seniors, and a new deduction for overtime pay and tips.

Motion to Invoke Cloture: H.R. 6938

H.R. 6938

Is the Point of Order Well Taken Re: To the Privilege Status of S.J. Res. 98

Grassley spoke about a Department of Health and Human Services inspector general audit that found Medicaid agencies improperly paid $289 million for deceased enrollees since 2016, and stated that the Working Families Tax Cuts law signed by President Trump establishes solutions to stop such payments.

Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 84

Grassley delivered remarks honoring Brenna Teerlinck, a St. Ambrose University student from Davenport, Iowa, who was inducted into the National Blood Donation Hall of Fame at age 16 as the youngest person ever to receive this honor.

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6938

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor regarding healthcare costs under the Affordable Care Act, citing an Iowan constituent's experience of premium increases from approximately $800 to over $2,000 monthly since the law's enactment, and called for solutions including health savings accounts, association health plans, and pharmacy benefit manager reform.

Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98

Confirmation: Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

Grassley spoke about his decades-long efforts to enact and ensure compliance with anti-gag provisions that require Federal Agencies to notify employees of their rights to disclose information to Congress, inspectors general, or the Office of Special Counsel.

Grassley delivered remarks on the Senate floor recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, discussing law enforcement achievements including reductions in violent crime and drug seizures, and describing his work as Senate Judiciary Committee chairman to support law enforcement through legislation including the Byrne JAG and COPS Programs and provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act.

Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 86

Grassley spoke about the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence coming on July 4, 2026, honored the 56 colonists who signed it, referenced the Washington Monument's illumination of American historical keystones, and noted the Great American State Fair's yearlong celebration featuring all 50 states on the National Mall.

Confirmation: Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

Confirmation: Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

Grassley announced that Iowa will receive over $209 million from the Rural Health Transformation Fund and described how the state plans to use the federal investment in telehealth, workforce development, cancer prevention and treatment, care coordination, data sharing, and emergency medical services.

Confirmation: Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

Grassley described a Canadian woman named Jolene Van Alstine who cannot access lifesaving surgery under Canada's socialized healthcare system and noted that Glenn Beck offered to cover her travel expenses to the United States for treatment.

Grassley recorded his positions on two rollcall votes he missed due to attending a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, stating he would have voted affirmatively on both the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 and the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Douglas Weaver to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Grassley read a Wall Street Journal editorial article titled "ObamaCare is a Mecca For Fraud" into the Congressional Record, which detailed Government Accountability Office findings about fraud and verification failures in the Affordable Care Act exchange system.

Grassley discussed on the Senate floor an investigation called Arctic Frost involving Special Counsel Jack Smith's efforts targeting Republican groups and individuals, and disclosed that the Special Counsel's office obtained phone records of at least 11 Republican Senators and 6 Republican House Members despite being warned of constitutional concerns about the speech or debate clause.

Grassley described the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, including reports of mass killings, executions, and sexual violence by the Rapid Support Forces, and stated that the United States declared in January 2025 that the RSF is committing genocide.

Grassley announced that Iowa's 2024 election officials identified 277 noncitizens on the voter registration list using the SAVE Program, with 35 unlawful ballots counted and 5 attempts caught before counting, and encouraged other states to participate in the citizenship verification program.

Grassley introduced legislation called the Fertilizer Research Act to address concerns that federal aid to farmers would be passed on to seed and fertilizer companies rather than benefiting the farmers directly.

Grassley stated that President Trump designated Nigeria as a country of particular concern due to violence and religious persecution, and that the Nigerian Government must take immediate action to end the violence while the United States should support those efforts.

Grassley stated that an Afghan evacuee was arrested for threatening to bomb a building in Texas, that 1.6 percent of over 100,000 Afghan evacuees had links to terrorism or derogatory information as of August 2022, and that thousands of Operation Allies Welcome parolees were identified as potential national security threats as of August 12, 2025.

Grassley congratulated Stephanie Pritts, who was named Iowa's 2026 Teacher of the Year, and thanked her for her service to the state.

Grassley spoke about Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, noting that one in eighteen people receives a lung cancer diagnosis during their lifetime, that twelve percent of diagnoses occur in people with no tobacco exposure, and that he wanted to raise awareness for lung cancer in honor of his friend Marlys Carlson of Stratford, Iowa, who died from the disease in July of that year.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor to recognize Veterans Day, noting that his office has submitted 95 stories from Iowa veterans to the Library of Congress through a Veterans History Project and that he plans to continue preserving veterans' stories, while also acknowledging the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marines and recognizing his brother and grandson who served in the Marines.

Grassley stated that he warned colleagues earlier in the year that Bosnian leader Dodik was ignoring national court rulings and threatening secession, expressed approval of Dodik's subsequent compliance with the court ruling and the U.S. decision to drop sanctions, but expressed concern that Dodik falsely claimed he remained the rightful RS President, questioned Bosnia and Herzegovina's existence, and was photographed embracing Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and pledged to monitor for destabilizing actions and work with the Trump administration to ensure respect for the Dayton Peace Accords.

Grassley expressed concern about recent attacks on the legitimacy of the judicial branch, particularly focusing on instances where Federal judges anonymously gave interviews to the press to criticize the Supreme Court, citing an NBC News report from September 4, 2025, involving 12 Federal judges and a New York Times story from October 11, 2025.

Grassley commended Erika Kirk for her appeal to have cameras in the courtroom at her husband's murder trial and stated his long-held position that cameras should be present in Federal courts, including the Supreme Court, to boost transparency and help Americans understand the Federal Judiciary.

Grassley spoke in favor of the judicial nominations of Joshua D. Dunlap for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and Eric Chunyee Tung for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, urging his colleagues to vote for both nominees.

Grassley called on Senator Schumer to end partisanship and vote for a clean extension of government funding while expressing concern about food assistance lapses affecting 42 million Americans.

Grassley stated that 42 million Americans including 131,000 Iowa families would lose their food stamps on November 1 due to the federal government funding lapse and called on Senator Schumer to notify Americans and end what he characterized as the "Schumer Shutdown."

Grassley requested that the name of Senator Moreno from Ohio be added as a cosponsor of S. 752, a bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines.

Grassley introduced legislation called the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act to allow seniors to access hearing health services provided by licensed audiologists without requiring a physician's order.

Grassley expressed support for Rebecca L. Taibleson's nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, citing her qualifications including her clerkships for Supreme Court Justices Scalia and Kavanaugh, her experience as a federal prosecutor, and her defense of Justice Kavanaugh's nomination in 2018.

Grassley moved to proceed to H.R. 5371, a bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and spoke about Medicaid fraud and waste related to duplicative enrollments and payments for deceased enrollees.

Grassley asked for the yeas and nays on the Mooty nomination and voted yea.

Grassley asked for the yeas and nays on the Moe nomination and voted yea for confirmation.

Grassley spoke about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, noting that his wife Barbara is a 38-year breast cancer survivor, and discussed the importance of early detection through mammograms and the FDA's requirement that mammogram reports include information about breast density.

Grassley sponsored a resolution recognizing the third week of October as National Character Counts Week and discussed the Character Counts organization's headquarters at Drake University in Iowa, the six pillars of character, his annual 99 county meetings, and the 2025 Community Character Award being given to Spencer, Iowa for recovery efforts following summer floods.

Grassley stated that he sponsored the voluntary rural emergency hospital program under Medicare in December 2020, which was implemented by CMS in 2023, and that he recently sent letters to rural emergency hospital CEOs and other rural healthcare leaders to better understand challenges they face in considering rural emergency hospital programs.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor about the economic damage caused by government shutdown, noting that Iowa's economy was experiencing $137 million in weekly damage according to the White House Office of Economic Policy, and announced that he had received whistleblower allegations in September of the previous year regarding the Postal Service hiring registered sex offenders as mail carriers.

Grassley briefed eight Senate colleagues on an FBI investigation called Arctic Frost and stated that the Biden FBI obtained cell phone tolling data on his colleagues' personal phones from January 4-7, 2021, characterizing it as an unconstitutional breach worse than the Nixon Watergate scandal.

Grassley spoke about agricultural challenges in Iowa, noting that land values have declined 3 percent since the previous year and 5.4 percent since 2023, and warned against repeating the mistakes Congress made in the 1980s by waiting too long to provide assistance to farmers facing financial hardship.

Grassley stated that shutting down the government is counterproductive because it costs money to shut down and costs money to reopen, and that the government should be functioning to serve the American people.

Grassley spoke about the government shutdown, stating that it costs money to shut down and open the government, that the government is supposed to serve and protect the American people, and that all 100 senators should be ashamed of the shutdown's effects on staff and federal workers.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor about the costs of government shutdowns and discussed stress in the agricultural economy, noting that farmers in Iowa were losing $1.10 per bushel on corn and about $2 per bushel on soybeans due to low prices and high input costs.

Grassley submitted a statement to the Congressional Record recommending that those interested in religious freedom in Russia and Ukraine read a report by the Free Russia Foundation titled "The Russian Orthodox Church and the War," which documents the Russian Orthodox Church's support for the invasion of Ukraine through propaganda, rituals, diplomatic manipulation, and espionage.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor about National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day on September 19, noting that more than 21,000 pregnancies in the United States end in stillbirth each year, and discussed his cosponorship of the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act and introduction of the bipartisan Healthy Moms and Babies Act.

Grassley spoke in support of the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act, a bipartisan bill he sponsored to simplify access to pediatric cancer care across state lines.

Grassley requested the addition of Senator Gallego as a cosponsor of S. 526, Senator Klobuchar as a cosponsor of S. 560, and Senators Gallego and Shaheen as cosponsors of S. 752.

Grassley welcomed Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States and praised his use of spiritual authority to ensure Orthodox believers in Ukraine can practice their faith through institutions independent of the Kremlin.

Grassley asked unanimous consent to grant floor privileges to interns Mara Hallcock and Elise Sharp on the Committee of Agriculture through December 12, 2025.

Grassley joined Senator Lankford and others in reintroducing the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, which would create an automatic continuing resolution to end government shutdowns while Congress negotiates final spending agreements.

Grassley co-sponsored Senate Amendment 3825 with Durbin and six other senators to establish a Baltic Security Initiative for deepening security cooperation with Baltic countries' military forces.

Grassley called on Democratic colleagues to stop obstructing the confirmation of 10 public safety nominees on the Senate floor, arguing that communities need U.S. attorneys to address crime and citing an 81 percent approval rating among Americans who view crime in large cities as a major problem.

Grassley discussed the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN covering the Senate and led the Senate with Senators Klobuchar, Young, and Wyden in passing a resolution highlighting the importance of continuous Senate coverage and the need for live C-SPAN coverage to be accessible on all platforms.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor regarding Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, citing estimates that over 35,000 children are being held, sharing rescue stories, and stating that children should not become bargaining chips in peace negotiations and that their safe return must be prioritized before any final peace agreement.

Grassley co-sponsored an amendment to establish a Baltic Security Initiative for deepening security cooperation with the military forces of Baltic countries.

Grassley paid tribute to Senator Joni Ernst for announcing she will not seek another term in the U.S. Senate, noting her service as the Senate's first female combat veteran and Iowa's first woman elected to Congress, and then commended educators across Iowa and America, including his mother who taught for 49 years, his sister Lois, and his daughter-in-law Diane Grassley who is marking 25 years of service as a teacher associate in the Dike-New Hartford Community School District.

Grassley made public a formerly classified document known as the Durham Annex that contains intelligence suggesting Hillary Clinton's campaign fabricated the Trump-Russia narrative in 2016.

Grassley stated that he knew of no further debate on the Burch nomination.

Grassley spoke in support of Jeanine Pirro's nomination for U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, describing her qualifications as a prosecutor and judge and urging his colleagues to support her nomination.

Grassley spoke about pharmacy benefit managers' role in prescription drug costs, discussed his 2-year investigation into insulin price-gouging, described legislation he has led or supported including the Prescription Pricing for the People Act and the PBM Transparency Act, and encouraged Senator Cassidy's efforts to consolidate multiple PBM reform bills.

Grassley co-sponsored Senate Amendment 3281 to establish a Baltic Security Initiative for deepening security cooperation with Baltic countries' military forces.

Grassley co-sponsored Senate Amendment 3391 with Ms. Cortez Masto and Mr. Lujan, which would require disclosure of foreign adversary country ownership, storage, and maintenance of information for covered internet services and mobile applications.

Grassley discussed excess marketplace subsidy payments totaling $10.2 billion that were not being recouped due to safe harbor recapture rules, and stated that Senate Republicans tightened these rules through legislation expected to save over $19 billion in the next 10 years and establish pre-enrollment verification requirements expected to save over $40 billion.

Grassley expressed his condolences and prayers to the families of New York police officers involved in a shooting.

Grassley stated that he supports the nomination of Emil Bove for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and believes he will be a diligent, capable, and fair jurist.

Grassley explained the cost-sharing requirements for able-bodied Medicaid expansion adults in the One Big Beautiful Bill, noting that the requirements would not apply to primary, prenatal, pediatric, mental, substance abuse disorder, emergency room care, or care provided by community health centers, and provided historical examples of prior Medicaid cost-sharing policies approved by the Obama administration and established in the 2005 Deficit Reduction Act.

Grassley paid tribute to Becky Koenig, an Iowa teacher retiring after almost 40 years of teaching and 38 years of coaching speech, recognizing her impact on students in Sumner, Forest City, Lake Park, and Spencer, Iowa.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor to describe provisions in legislation that strengthen health savings accounts, including allowing them to work with direct primary care arrangements and permitting individuals with catastrophic or bronze health plans to contribute to health savings accounts.

Grassley spoke in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill, stating that it provides a boost to Main Street America and rural communities by making key business provisions from the 2017 tax law permanent, including a permanent 20 percent small business deduction and full expensing for machinery and equipment.

Grassley described an attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Alvarado, Texas on Independence Day, attributed it to antifa terrorists, detailed the incident, and called on colleagues to condemn the attacks and the left's rhetoric toward immigration enforcement officers.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor comparing the 1993 flood that devastated nine Midwestern states to recent flash flooding in Texas Hill Country on July 4, expressing Iowa's solidarity with Texas during recovery efforts.

Grassley launched an investigation on the day of the July 13, 2024 shooting, gathered information through witness interviews and document collection, made the findings public, and requested that the Department of Homeland Security inspector general and Government Accountability Office review the Trump assassination attempt.

Grassley delivered remarks commemorating the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica, discussing the genocide's impact on Bosnian communities in Iowa and warning against renewed efforts at ethnic separation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Grassley commended civic education and participation programs at Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa, and stated that civic knowledge is declining based on surveys showing 70 percent fail a basic civic literacy test and nearly 17 percent of Americans cannot name any branch of government.

Grassley stated that he pushed for a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to provide transition relief to small biodiesel producers by temporarily extending the small agri-biodiesel tax credit.

Grassley addressed a whistleblower complaint he received before Emil Bove's nomination hearing that was simultaneously given to the New York Times, and recounted his history of working to protect whistleblowers from various federal agencies during multiple administrations.

Grassley stated that of more than 100,000 Afghan evacuees as of August 2022, 1.6 percent had links to terrorism or other derogatory information, totaling over 1,600 people, and called on the FBI and intelligence community to aggressively investigate these evacuees and on the Trump administration to declassify findings to the fullest extent possible.

Grassley discussed provisions in H.R. 1 designed to reduce Medicaid fraud and waste, including measures to reduce duplicate enrollment, verify eligibility twice yearly instead of once yearly, and recoup excessive premium tax credit subsidies, stating these provisions would save over $94 billion according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Grassley co-sponsored an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2360 to H.R. 1 that would phase out and restrict the clean electricity production credit for wind and solar facilities and add restrictions relating to prohibited foreign entities.

Grassley stated that he opposed President Biden's February 2022 Executive order requiring project labor agreements on Federal projects over $35 million and that he is a cosponsor of the Fair and Open Competition Act to prohibit Federal agencies from mandating project labor agreements on Federal construction contracts.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor to correct the public record regarding law enforcement actions, Democratic border policies, and threats against federal agents.

Grassley spoke about the importance of commemorating veterans, highlighting Honor Flights at the World War II Memorial as an example of expressing gratitude to veterans from Iowa and across the country.

Grassley spoke in support of establishing Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults aged 19 to 64, citing 1990s welfare reform results and describing the specific requirements, exemptions, and implementation details included in proposed legislation.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor about China's termination of its intercountry adoption program, stating that Chinese restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic stalled hundreds of American families from completing adoptions and that China has not honored its commitments to allow matched adoptions to be completed.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of whistleblowers in government oversight and stated that he had made records public exposing the political origin of Arctic Frost, an investigation into President Trump that involved FBI agents and DOJ prosecutors, and that whistleblowers had disclosed to him that Jack Smith's deputy J.P. Cooney wanted to potentially open another case on Trump based partly on partisan news outlets.

Grassley introduced a resolution with Democratic Senator Blumenthal to recognize June as National Elder Abuse Awareness Month and announced he would hold a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee to examine how scammers target older Americans.

Grassley remarked that President Reagan's 1987 Brandenburg Gate speech calling for the Soviet Union to tear down the Berlin Wall demonstrated that Russia only understands strength, and he stated that Congress should give President Trump strong sanctions with plugged loopholes to stand against Putin, rather than following President Biden's approach of managing escalation.

Grassley stated that Secretary Noem ended the Quiet Skies Program, which he said the Biden administration had weaponized to target opposition including Tulsi Gabbard, and noted that he wrote to the Transportation Security Administration in August 2024 questioning their abuse of authority under the program.

Grassley congratulated the University of Iowa's Department of Ophthalmology on its 100th anniversary and described its achievements in eye care research and training medical professionals.

Grassley requested unanimous consent to confirm Patrick Davis as Assistant Attorney General to lead the Office of Legislative Affairs at the Department of Justice.

Grassley spoke in support of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which the Senate Agriculture Committee passed unanimously, stating the bill would allow chocolate milk, whole milk, and 2-percent milk in school lunch programs instead of only skim milk.

Grassley spoke about National Cancer Survivors Day, noting that there are 18.1 million cancer survivors in the United States, referencing his wife Barbara's breast cancer diagnosis and recovery 38 years ago, and discussing the importance of healthcare access in rural America for cancer patients.

Grassley drew attention to and condemned an attack on individuals marching for the release of Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado, stating that a deranged individual used a homemade flamethrower and Molotov cocktails while allegedly yelling "free Palestine" and that this was the third high-profile attack on the Jewish community in two months.

Grassley delivered remarks on the history and significance of Memorial Day, discussing the origins of National Cemeteries, the evolution of Memorial Day observance, and the role of the National Cemetery Administration in honoring fallen servicemembers.

Grassley expressed concerns from food and agriculture stakeholders regarding the Make America Healthy Again Commission report, stating that it should be based on sound science and expressing hope that it would not jeopardize the food supply or farmers' livelihoods.

Grassley joined with Mr. Durbin and nine other senators in submitting Senate Resolution 237 honoring the service and memory of four Army soldiers who died during a recovery mission in Lithuania.

Grassley paid tribute to Bruce Nelson, the retiring director of music at Waterloo Christian School in Waterloo, Iowa, who served in that role for 33 years.

Grassley described efforts to persuade the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to fill 10 unfilled spots in the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program, and stated that on May 14, CMS Administrator Dr. Oz announced that 10 new hospitals would be added to the program.

Grassley submitted seven committee reports from the Committee on the Judiciary regarding bills to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and related public safety legislation.

Grassley requested that Senator Coons from Delaware be added as a cosponsor of S. 180, a bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize grant amounts for training first responders on containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other lethal substances.

Grassley spoke in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May and described his role in making telehealth a permanent Medicare benefit in 2020, his introduction of the Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act, and his letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding inpatient psychiatric facility information.

Grassley stated that he worked out eight bipartisan bills with Ranking Member Durbin and committee members to support law enforcement, including bills to protect first responders from fentanyl exposure, reauthorize a task force for child safety online, and bolster the PSOB Program, and that he set these bills on the Senate Judiciary Committee's agenda for consideration.

Grassley opened the Senate and kicked off the 64th annual National Police Week, honoring hundreds of officers killed in the line of duty and encouraging attendance at the 37th annual candlelight vigil and visit to the national law enforcement memorial.

Grassley honored the Nation's law enforcement officers during the 64th annual National Police Week and specifically recognized 234 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty that year, including two Iowans, Trooper Jeffrey Brown and Senior Police Officer Phoukham Tran.

Grassley reported that he was delivering histories of 12 veterans from the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area to the Library of Congress as part of the Veterans History Project, which he has conducted annually for the past 8 years, and thanked Teri Van Dorston and Randy Langel for their roles in hosting and coordinating the interviews.

Grassley spoke about Jefferson, Iowa's receipt of the 2025 Great American Main Street Award and praised the community's revitalization efforts and the "Jefferson Matters" program.

Grassley spoke on National Foster Care Day to commend organizations serving children in foster care, described challenges faced by older youth aging out of the system, and stated his commitment to supporting children in foster care to help them achieve their full potential.

Grassley discussed Match Day results for Iowa medical schools, noted that Iowa gained 12 of 600 new Medicare-funded medical residency slots distributed nationally, expressed concern that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may not be meeting the 10 percent rural area requirement for these slots, and stated he would monitor the agency's distribution of the remaining 400 slots.

Grassley co-submitted Senate Resolution 203 expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Renewable Fuels Month."

Grassley thanked his colleagues for unanimously passing his bipartisan resolution to designate a National Home Visiting Week and spoke about the importance of evidence-based home visiting programs in supporting parents and children.

Grassley spoke about National Donate Life Month, discussing the importance of organ donation, citing over 103,000 Americans on the national organ transplant waiting list, describing his oversight efforts dating back to 2005 that uncovered corruption and mismanagement in the organ transplant system, and encouraging Americans to consider becoming organ donors.

Grassley delivered remarks in the Congressional Record remembering Jay Byers, an Iowa civic leader who passed away at age 54, describing Byers' career in servant leadership and his roles at the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Simpson College.

Grassley stated that he led the passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act in the Senate.

Grassley spoke about World Autism Month and discussed Kevin and Avonte's Law, which he worked to pass to help families locate missing loved ones with autism and other conditions that cause wandering, noting the law provides resources to train first responders and grants to support communication tools.

Grassley stated that on Monday he, along with Senators Ernst, Crapo, and Risch, sent a letter to the Department of Justice urging it to ensure that criminal fines and penalties are collected and deposited into the Crime Victims Fund.

Grassley congratulated Iowa student athletes who competed in NCAA Division I basketball and wrestling tournaments, and recognized Wartburg College's wrestling team and Dordt University's women's basketball team for winning national championships.

Grassley reminded his colleagues that there are 14 Fridays remaining before the end of the fiscal year on September 30 and questioned whether a 2- or 3-day working week in the Senate is sufficient time to pass 12 appropriations bills, a farm bill, a DOD authorization bill, and address high prescription drug prices.

Grassley visited the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Valley in Waterloo, Iowa during a congressional work period and held a question-and-answer session with young participants in the afterschool program.

Grassley discussed a Department of Homeland Security inspector general report regarding the Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement's placement of unaccompanied children with sponsors, stating that hundreds of thousands of children were unaccounted for during the Biden administration and that the administration obstructed his oversight and terminated an agreement with the Trump administration allowing information sharing with law enforcement.

Grassley stated that the Trump administration and Attorney General Bondi's shutdown of the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force was a positive step because the task force had been weaponized by the Biden administration, including being misused during his and Senator Johnson's Biden family investigation.

Grassley delivered a one-minute remark praising the peaceful transfer of power and paying tribute to Iowa-born artist Jane Wilson, whose painting "American Horizon" was selected for display at the presidential inaugural luncheon in Statutory Hall.

Grassley called on 76 inspectors general last Congress to conduct a review of their parent Agency's nondisclosure agreements to ensure the anti-gag provision was included.

Grassley stated that trade policy certainty would benefit the economy most, that government shutdowns waste money, and that government should function to serve the American people.

Grassley led colleagues in reporting the HALT Fentanyl Act out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and described the bill's three main provisions: making permanent the class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, confirming sentencing penalties for fentanyl-related substances, and creating a streamlined registration process for studying schedule I controlled substances.

Grassley expressed support for Todd Blanche's nomination as Deputy Attorney General, stating that Blanche is well-qualified and the right person for the job because of his experience and willingness to represent President Trump despite personal costs to his career.

Grassley stated he would support Jamieson Greer's nomination for U.S. Trade Representative and voted for his nomination to get out of the Finance Committee, expressing confidence that Greer would pursue an aggressive trade strategy including opening new markets and leveling the playing field for U.S. farmers.

Grassley urged his colleagues to vote for Kashyap Patel's confirmation as Director of the FBI, citing his experience as a public defender, counterterrorism prosecutor, House Intelligence Committee investigator, and senior national security official.

Grassley stated that the Senate Agriculture Committee voted unanimously to approve Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture and argued against spending 30 hours in debate on her nomination.

Grassley spoke in support of Pamela Bondi's nomination as Attorney General of the United States, urging his colleagues to vote for her confirmation and citing her experience as Florida's attorney general and her performance at her confirmation hearing.

Grassley spoke on the Senate floor to express support for Doug Collins's nomination as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, citing Collins's veteran status and support for giving veterans healthcare choices.