WASHINGTON DC (March 20, 2020) — Prepared Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, United States Senate President Pro Tempore:

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On September 11, 2001, America was attacked by evil.

Thousands of our countrymen were murdered by terrorists.

In an instant, the nation was gripped with fear and anxiety.

And as our buildings burned, we mourned the loss of our fellow Americans.

But as we mourned, we also united as a country.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 20, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of one additional positive case of Iowans with COVID-10, for a total of 45 positive cases. 765 negative tests have been conducted at the State Hygienic Lab.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 20, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued an additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration effective immediately providing additional regulatory relief to Iowans impacted by this public health disaster. She will hold a press conference at 2PM; details on that are forthcoming.

The declaration relaxes a number of restrictions and regulations and provides relief from other statutes and state regulations:

WASHINGTON DC (March 19, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

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As Americans continue to do their part to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, we are doing our part to support them, their families, and their businesses.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 19, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 6 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 44 positive cases. 642 negative tests have been conducted at the State Hygienic Lab.

WASHINGTON DC (March 19, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), along with Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) and Sens Tim Scott (R-SC), Rob Portman (R-OH), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Mitt Romney (R-UT), today released tax-policy recommendations for the “Phase 3” congressional response to the economic impact of the coronavirus.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 18, 2020) – Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF2357, a bill which expands the roles of physician assistants in Iowa, enabling them to better serve patients.

WASHINGTON DC (March 18, 2020)  Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued the following comments on Congressional work responding to the novel coronavirus. The Senate passed the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act and it is now on its way to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.

WASHINGTON DC (March 17, 2020) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Jon Tester (D-MT) sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue recommending they clarify an ambiguous proposed rule regarding the undue and reasonable preferences provision of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 17, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF2408, legislation that creates emergency measures and supplemental appropriations for key government services to combat the spread of COVID-19. 

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