Madam President, for over a year, the Department of Defense has stopped signing wind energy mitigation agreements through its Siting Clearinghouse, which is negatively impacting energy projects in Iowa. The reason the Pentagon Office of Energy, Installations, and Environment has provided for halting mitigation agreements is that the Department is reevaluating its process, analyzing threats to national security. I agree that the Department of Defense must ensure projects do not put national security at risk. That said, the Department has been ``reevaluating the process'' for over a year.
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Chuck Grassley
Senator · Iowa · Republican
Chuck Grassley
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
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. The tax cuts have put more money into working families' and seniors' pocketbooks by establishing no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and expanding tax relief for seniors to the tune, for seniors, of a $6,000 tax credit. It also increased the child tax credit, and it also has a deductibility of interest on car loans.
Happy news in the fight against fraud: This week, the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud took steps to stop fraud and to prevent bad actors from gaming ObamaCare. The administration is working to stop fraudulent and improper ObamaCare enrollment. Now, just think, over 600,000 consumers attested to unauthorized enrollment or plan switching. This task force has the potential to save billions in taxpayer dollars. This action will ensure resources are only going to those who are eligible and have signed up or authorized their enrollment.
Biography
Chuck Grassley grew up on an Iowa farm and worked in manufacturing before entering public service. First elected as U.S. Senator for Iowa in 1980, Grassley has focused on government oversight, agriculture, and tax policy throughout his tenure. He authored the landmark Whistleblower Protection Act and has served as chair of key committees, including Finance and Judiciary. Known for his rigorous oversight of federal agencies, Grassley approaches legislation with an emphasis on transparency and accountability, consistently prioritizing the interests of Iowans and rural communities.
Education
- M.A. in Political Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA1956
- B.A. in Political Science, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA1955
Professional History
U.S. Senator
1981–PresentSenator from Iowa. 8 terms.
U.S. Representative
1975–1981Represented Iowa's 3rd congressional district for 3 terms.
Member, Iowa Legislature
1959–74Farmer
Policy Focus
Crime and Law Enforcement19%
Health8%
Government Operations and Politics6%
Education5%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Chuck Grassley's record in Congress.
Whistleblower Protection
Championed the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989, strengthening safeguards for federal employees reporting misconduct.
Prescription Drug Pricing
Co-authored the Grassley-Wyden Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act to lower costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
Ethanol and Renewable Fuels
Advanced federal support for ethanol and renewable fuels, benefiting Iowa farmers and the biofuels industry.
Judiciary Committee Leadership
Led bipartisan criminal justice reform efforts, including passage of the First Step Act in 2018.
Committee Assignments
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- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on the Budget
- Joint Committee on Taxation
- United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
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