WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Prepared remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, NAIFA Congressional Conference, on the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2019:

 

Good afternoon.

Thanks for the opportunity to update you on some of the work before the Senate Finance Committee.

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Opening remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee Hearing on challenges to the retirement system:

 

Good morning. Today, the committee will continue its work on retirement-security and the challenges facing the US retirement system.

I want to welcome our witnesses this morning. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas on ways to improve the United States retirement system. 

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Here is information about Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley’s schedule this week. The Senate is in session.

On Tuesday, May 14 at 10AM (ET), Sen Grassley will participate in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “5G: National Security Concerns, Intellectual Property Issues, and the Impact on Competition and Innovation.”

WASHINGTON DC (March 13, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Co-Chairman, Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth:

May is National Foster Care Month.

Due to the opioid crisis and other substance-abuse issues plaguing communities in Iowa and across the country, the number of kids in foster care is rapidly rising.

In 2017, there were 443,000 kids in care; 96,000 entered foster care because of parental substance abuse.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — Beto O’Rourke will return to Iowa next Monday for his fourth trip to the state as a presidential candidate. Yesterday, O’Rourke announced that he will participate in a televised CNN Town Hall at Drake University in Des Moines on Tuesday. O’Rourke will also tour flood damage and hold a town hall in Davenport in addition to a town hall in Tipton.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa applicants applying for the USDA “ReConnect” Grant Program will have a significant advantage in the application process due to the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative and Iowa’s comprehensive plan for broadband internet expansion.

WASHINGTON – Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Dick Durbin, along with Sens Lamar Alexander and Angus King, today introduced bipartisan legislation to codify recent regulations from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to require pharmaceutical companies to list prices of their prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements.

WASHINGTON DC (May 13, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on National Police Week:

 

This week marks “National Police Week,” which is dedicated to the brave men and women of law-enforcement.

Police officers prioritize the safety of their neighbors and fellow citizens above their own.

This week gives us an opportunity to reflect on the dedication and perseverance of law-enforcement officers across the country.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 13, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Americans spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for retirement. Working-aged Americans consider how much money is needed to save in order to live comfortably in their golden years. Workplace-retirement savings-accounts are a smart way to plan ahead and have been very successful in helping employees to save for retirement.

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