Chuck Grassley
Senator for Iowa · Republican · United States
“Is the memory of Americans so short that they don't remember 9 percent inflation in the previous administration and how now it is dramatically down? Now, self-proclaimed democrat socialists are running for office, promising a pile of budget-busting policies rather than delivering affordability.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Those taxpayers earning between $50,000 to $200,000 that took advantage of at least one of these new deductions received an average tax cut of between $815 and $1,250. Moreover, the rest of the law made pro-growth policies that incentivized business investment permanently.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Here in the Senate, we have expanded and protected the Trump administration's effort to remove redtape and put more money back into the pockets of working families and small business owners. So far, the administration's efforts have resulted in over $1 trillion in total regulatory cost reductions.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Of course, everybody agrees more needs to be done to stop anticompetitive practices of Big Pharma and these pharmacy benefit managers. I will continue to push to fix a broken system and lower drug costs. I have also worked to lower food costs by supporting American agriculture and passing the farm bill.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, lowering costs for Americans has been a key focus of this Republican Congress. The 2025 Working Families Tax Cut Act prevented the largest tax increase in the history of our country. If that bill had not passed, taxes would have gone up by about $3,500 per family.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“That said, the Department has been ``reevaluating the process'' for over a year. We have the most capable military and intelligence in the world. The Pentagon has the ability to identify and mitigate risks in a timelier fashion--especially given that wind energy projects are nothing new, nor are these agreements.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
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“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have the enclosed rules of procedure for the committee on the Judiciary for the 119th Congress printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Committee on the Judiciary, Rules of Procedure 119th Congress I. MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE 1.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“It was the year that Ronald Reagan was elected President, and I had the honor of being elected to the U.S. Senate. Reagan's 1980 campaign slogan, ``Let's Make America Great Again,'' reflected a call to restore confidence in the United States during a time of economic struggles, particularly high inflation, foreign policy failures, and widespread dissatisfaction with government leadership. Now, does that sound familiar? Much like Reagan's vision, President Trump aims to restore America's strength and leadership. President Trump is taking action to secure our southern border. I look forward to working alongside President Trump and his administration to continue the fight for a stronger, a safer, and a more prosperous America. I yield the floor.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“Remembering Ronald Reagan Now, Mr. President, I would like to take about 3 minutes for a little history. Today, we are celebrating the birthday of our Nation's 40th President, Ronald Reagan. He was born in a small, second-story apartment above a tavern in Tampico, IL, on February 6, 1911. After graduating from college and struggling to find a job in Illinois during the Depression, Reagan moved to Davenport, IA, where he landed a job at WOC Radio. He started off calling University of Iowa football games, quickly becoming the voice of Hawkeyes football.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“Last August, following up on my responsibility to investigate, I requested answers and records about these findings, but Housing and Urban Development, under the Biden administration, failed to fully respond and provide responsive records. I fully expect Mr. Turner, as the new Secretary, to respond to all the congressional inquiries in a timely and responsible manner. I look forward to working with this new Secretary to support long- term housing and revitalization policies to keep our communities, our States, and our Nation strong. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Sam Ruhe and Ivy Benjenk, two detailees in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the Congress.”
Senate4 February 2025Source ↗
“If my colleagues will not cross the aisle to vote for this qualified nominee, they will show that Senate Democrats are intent on opposing President Trump's Cabinet picks for purely partisan reasons, even at the same time they admit how fully qualified she is to do the job. So ending now, I say once again, I proudly support Ms. Bondi. I look forward to confirming her. She is ready and able to serve our country well and I know she will work with President Trump to restore faith in the Justice Department. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in confirming Ms. Bondi. I yield the floor.”
Senate4 February 2025Source ↗
“So I suggested to him that maybe instead of saying ``yes,'' he say ``maybe'' so he wouldn't turn out to be a liar ever, unlike the former Secretary of VA who did not feel the need to respond to even a bipartisan letter that I sent in October of 2024, alongside three of my colleagues, before that Secretary departed from his post. Now, Representative Collins understands the importance of being accountable and forthcoming to Congress because he has been a Member of Congress. So I thank Representative Collins for his service to our country, and I will look forward to voting positively on his nomination. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate4 February 2025Source ↗
“But they should have the full support of the seventh floor of the building and not be concerned about prosecuting a former President of the United States, now reelected as the 47th President of the United States. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate3 February 2025Source ↗
“Over 60 percent of Iowa's electricity comes from wind turbines, which also sustains over 4,000 jobs across the State. Iowa is the No. 1 State for biofuel production. Ethanol and biodiesel contribute nearly $5 billion to the Iowa economy, often supporting rural communities. Renewable natural gas is also a growing industry in Iowa, and I am hopeful to have nuclear energy join the generation mix once again as well. I look forward to working with Mr. Wright to continue supporting America's energy dominance through an ``all of the above'' approach. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate3 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, January is National Blood Donor Month. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. Yet less than 10 percent of the eligible population donates blood annually. Blood donations are especially critical for patients receiving an organ transplant, having surgery, premature infants, and those involved in car accidents. Regular blood donations can help your neighbor or a stranger. Following a natural disaster, we often hear the call for blood donations. Yet we often forget about it when those events pass.”
Senate3 February 2025Source ↗
“These regulations seem to be very opaque. And, consequently, we would forge a fiscally sound path forward in regard to everything that less regulation would bring us. I believe that Mr. Burgum understands the need to support an ``all of the above'' approach to energy policy, given his leadership on that issue as Governor of the State of North Dakota. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate30 January 2025Source ↗
“So I tried to explain it to EPA Administrators this way in regard to the harvesting of soybeans, which leaves a lot of dust. I said that when soybeans are 13 percent moisture, it is very necessary that you very quickly harvest them because 13 percent is the most ideal time with that amount of moisture in soybeans. Do you know, to these Administrators, only God determines when the wind blows, and whether the wind is blowing or not, your soybeans are 13 percent, you have to get in there and combine them and not worry about where the dust goes, and you have about 2 weeks during the harvest season to accomplish the same goal. But, no kidding, that is what EPA was trying to do to agriculture a few years ago. I yield the floor.”
Senate29 January 2025Source ↗
“So I urge all of my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of his nomination later today. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate27 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate27 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, today marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau. We commemorate this day through International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Today, we remember the 6 million Jewish victims as well as millions of other victims persecuted by the Nazis, and we do this so that it is never repeated. I honor the victims, the survivors, and their families by combating anti-Semitism and preserving history for future generations.”
Senate27 January 2025Source ↗
“Amazon wanted that contract. They didn't recuse themselves. This whole Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure and these contracts, there was so much competition among a couple wanting that besides Amazon, that it was given a brandnew start on negotiations, and I don't even know where they are on those negotiations at this point. But those are two examples of things that have been really wrong with the way the Department of Defense has been run, not just under Biden but under a lot of Presidents, both Republican and Democrat, over a long period of time. And that is why I am going to suggest that the inspector general at the Department of Defense ought to be fired. Hopefully, Mr. Hegseth can straighten that out. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate24 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate24 January 2025Source ↗
“So I say thank you to the pro-life marchers. I say thank you for your faithful example of what it means to be pro-life. God bless you. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate24 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, on another issue, I want to talk about the 30-year anniversary of a piece of legislation that I have been involved with. A lot has happened during the first week of the second Trump administration. Within just 3 days in the White House, President Trump has put the pedal to the metal, delivering on the mandate voters expected when they went to the polls on November 5. Now, thinking of history, it brings to mind a message the voters delivered 30 years ago.”
Senate23 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, today marks 5 years since the Robinson family of Iowa City, IA, has been matched with their adoptive child way over in China. Sadly, this is not a celebratory anniversary of that date, as the Robinson family, along with 300 other American families, have yet to be unified with their adoptive children, many with unique medical needs. You see, in August of 2024, China very abruptly ended its intercountry adoption program without even clarifying what that would mean for the families already matched with their child.”
Senate23 January 2025Source ↗
“Our bill would bring justice for babies who survive abortions and are born into this world. Under our current legal system, human lives viewed as unwanted are treated as dispensable. No matter what each of us may think about abortion, we must speak and vote with unity to protect children outside of the womb. In Congress, my colleagues and I have reached across the aisle to protect children in many other contexts, and I ask my colleagues to do the same here. I yield the floor.”
Senate22 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask to speak in morning business.”
Senate22 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask consent to speak for 3 minutes as in morning business.”
Senate21 January 2025Source ↗
“I urge my colleagues to pass the Laken Riley Act as amended with Sarah's Law included. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate20 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate20 January 2025Source ↗
“That helps explain his love for America and his drive to oppose oppressive, autocratic regimes that threaten freedom. Even in this time of intense partisanship and intense time of character assassination, I expect Senator Rubio will receive an overwhelming vote for his confirmation. His colleagues know his talents and his character firsthand. I expect most, if not all, of my colleagues will vote based on what they have seen with their own eyes rather than blind partisanship. I look forward to Marco Rubio continuing his passionate defense of freedom in his role as our next Secretary of State. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate20 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask to speak in morning business for 3 minutes.”
Senate20 January 2025Source ↗
“I am going to be pursuing in the 5-year farm bill, this year, that same cap on what one family farmer can get, and we are going to take additional action to make sure that we reform the Commodity Credit Corporation's law to make sure that the executive branch Secretary of Agriculture does not have the authority to just willy-nilly put out money at the drop of a hat. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate17 January 2025Source ↗
“Do they help big pharmaceutical companies or do they help the consumer? We don't know, and we need to do that. So I hope this Congress will move on some legislation to make what PBMs do transparent because with transparency comes accountability. I am going to keep fighting for our pharmacists and our consumers. I yield the floor. Recognition of the Majority Leader”
Senate16 January 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, the Stennis Center for Public Service is a legislative branch Agency with a congressional mandate to attract young people to careers in public service, provide training for leaders in, or likely to be in, public service, and offer training and development opportunities for senior congressional staff, Members of Congress, and other public service leaders. A strong civil society is the foundation of a free society and essential for our republican form of government to work.”
Senate15 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, the Jewish people have faced many libels and many libels over their history--in their case, for millennia. Today, the Jewish State faces the dirty libel--can you believe it?--of committing genocide, all while defending themselves from Hamas. Remember, Hamas has pledged to destroy the Jewish people in their homeland. Now, that happens to be real genocide. Israel's accusers cite large civilian casualty numbers traced to Hamas's self-reporting.”
Senate15 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I would like to speak for 2 or 3 minutes.”
Senate15 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I served 16 years in the Iowa House of Representatives before I came to the Congress of the United States. Frequently, I visit that body. Yesterday, I participated in the opening of the 91st session of that Iowa House of Representatives. I enjoyed hearing from Iowa legislators about the issues their communities are concerned with. I also had the opportunity to swear in my grandson Patrick Grassley for his sixth year as speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives.”
Senate14 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak in morning business for 2 or 3 minutes.”
Senate14 January 2025Source ↗
“The Laken Riley Act will empower the President and his administration to remove the dangerous criminals that currently roam our streets and threaten our citizens' safety. I would like to thank my colleague Senator Britt for taking the lead on the Laken Riley Act. Thanks to her leadership, we have supporters and cosponsors from both sides of the aisle backing this legislation. I urge my colleagues to move to and support this bill. The primary role of the Federal Government is to protect its citizens. We owe it to Laken Riley and others who have fallen victim to crimes by illegal migrants to ensure that the Federal Government never fails to protect other Americans like it failed to protect them. I yield the floor.”
Senate9 January 2025Source ↗
“I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate9 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I would like to speak for 1 minute as in morning business.”
Senate9 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, this week, our Nation mourns the loss of our 39th President, Jimmy Carter. With grief comes reflection on his life, a life well lived. There is no doubt President Carter made an impact on scores of Americans. As for this Senator, in 1976, I was on the ballot as a Congressman for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, and of course Jimmy Carter was on that same ballot. Now, he and I were bit by different political bugs, but we have a similar foundation--two smalltown boys anchored in our faith.”
Senate8 January 2025Source ↗
“A video recently came out showing the Russian military shooting down Santa's sled over Russia to the praise of Grandfather Frost. This is a war on Christmas, communist style. In Russia today, religious expression outside of the state-controlled church is discouraged. And in Russian-occupied Ukraine, all Protestant churches have been closed. The head of the Russian church is a KGB guy who answers directly to KGB Putin. It is no wonder, then, that only 16 percent of Russians say religion is very important to them, and only 7 percent attend church weekly. It is also no wonder that most Ukrainians chose to celebrate Christmas with the West on the 25th, even while under rocket fire from Russia. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate7 January 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, as the 119th Congress kicks off, I look forward to continuing my work for Iowans. As President pro tempore of the Senate, Iowa is No. 1 with my leadership. I look forward to working with my colleague Senator Joni Ernst to represent the people of Iowa and bring their views to the policymaking tables. The two of us will work with our colleagues--Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, Congressman Zach Nunn, and Congressman Randy Feenstra--across the Capitol to represent the good people of Iowa.”
Senate7 January 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 3 minutes in morning business.”
Senate7 January 2025Source ↗