WASHINGTON DC (May 29, 2020) — Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) today pressed the US Supreme Court to continue allowing the real-time transparency it’s adopted during the pandemic even after lockdowns are lifted. In that same spirit of transparency, the lawmakers renewed their push to also allow live video coverage of court proceedings.

WASHINGTON DC (May 27, 2020) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) today sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting clarification on its temporary policy for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand-sanitizer products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency until June 25, 2020.

As previously announced, the proclamation permits bars, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and social and fraternal clubs may reopen on May 28 with the same public health measures as restaurants in place.

WASHINGTON DC (May 22, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced a bill to protect recovery payments provided in the recent CARES Act pandemic response legislation from garnishment by private debt collectors.