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Grassley and Durbin introduce bipartisan bill targeting abuses in H‑1B/L‑1 visa programs

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 29, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming the H-1B and L-1 visa programs.

Grassley comments on indictment of former FBI Director James Comey

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has responded to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.

Grassley urges DOJ and ATF to stop alleged retaliation against whistleblower

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 24, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to end what he describes as ongoing retaliation against whistleblower Afolabi...

Grassley and Luján seek expanded Medicare payments for pharmacist-provided medical services

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 16, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley and Ben Ray Luján have reintroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing access to medical services for older Americans in underserved areas.

Grassley discusses Russian sanctions and Iowa Senate race in weekly report

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 15, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report for September 15, 2025.

Grassley and Ernst reintroduce bill requiring clear disclosure of student loan interest

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 11, 2025

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Grassley reflects on September 11 anniversary and ongoing anti-terrorism efforts

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 5, 2025

On the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, U.S. Sen.

Grassley holds Q&A sessions across 35 Iowa counties during August

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 2, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) conducted question-and-answer sessions with residents in 35 Iowa counties during August, continuing his tradition of annual meetings across all 99 counties in the state.

Grassley releases weekly Capitol Hill Report covering budget, tariffs, and Senate race

By Y. P. Silverman | Sep 2, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley released his weekly Capitol Hill Report on September 2, 2025.

Grassley discusses oversight role and Iowa roots on Pod Force One podcast

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who serves as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discussed a variety of topics in an interview on Miranda Devine’s “Pod Force One” podcast.

Senator Grassley discusses impact of new federal tax law during Iowa county meetings

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 22, 2025

During the Senate’s August recess, Senator Chuck Grassley has continued his annual 99 county meetings across Iowa, reaching 87 counties so far this year.

Grassley and Shaheen mark Fentanyl Prevention Day amid ongoing opioid crisis

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 21, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) are drawing attention to the dangers of fentanyl as part of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

Grassley discusses farm bill progress, energy tax credits, and future plans in latest Capitol Hill report

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 20, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report for August 20, 2025.

Senator Grassley addresses key Iowa issues in latest Capitol Hill Report

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 15, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, addressing several issues relevant to Iowa and national policy.

Grassley discusses tax relief for hospitality workers at county Q&A

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley met with members of the Iowa Restaurant Association, the Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association, and the Iowa Latino Hospitality Council in Pottawattamie County to discuss the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on...

Senator Grassley criticizes congressional focus on climate over fiscal issues

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 8, 2025

In a recent Q&A, Senator Chuck Grassley addressed the direction of U.S. climate policy and the Trump administration’s approach to environmental issues.

Grassley’s weekly report addresses judiciary process, energy, drug prices, economy, opioids and redistricting

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 5, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, which covers several current topics affecting Iowa and the nation.

Grassley introduces bill for greater transparency at inpatient psychiatric hospitals

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 5, 2025

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Grassley promotes legislation supporting employee stock ownership plans for Iowa's family-run businesses

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 1, 2025

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a retirement plan that allows business owners to sell shares of their company to employees, offering tax advantages.

Grassley discusses release of Durham annex on Newsmax