Chuck
Grassley

Grassley has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Supports stricter immigration enforcement and parole limitsGrassley sponsored the Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025 (S.1589), which addresses the use of immigration parole authority, and the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act (S.1151), which concerns electronic employment verification. Both bills have been reintroduced across multiple Congresses and are currently in committee.
• 02
  Promotes consumer and retail crime protectionsGrassley sponsored the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (S.1404) and the Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act (S.1949). S.1404 targets coordinated theft rings affecting retailers, while S.1949 addresses broader violent crime. Both measures are in committee and represent reintroductions of legislation Grassley has advanced in prior Congresses.
• 03
  Backs transparency in education costs and lendingGrassley sponsored the Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2025 (S.1559) and the Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2025 (S.1558). These bills address disclosure requirements for federal student loans and the full costs associated with college attendance, respectively. Both are currently in committee.
• 04
  Supports agricultural research and rural developmentGrassley sponsored the Fertilizer Research Act of 2025 (S.2808), which addresses research into fertilizer innovation, and the Biochar Research Network Act of 2025 (S.2450), which would establish a research network for biochar as a soil amendment. He also sponsored the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (S.2800), expanding pharmacy services in rural and underserved communities. All three bills are in committee.
• 05
  Advances government transparency and judicial opennessGrassley sponsored the Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025 (S.1133), which would permit cameras and broadcast equipment in federal courtrooms, and S.2677, a bill to expand information sharing regarding suspected legal violations. Both bills are currently in committee and represent ongoing legislative priorities Grassley has pursued across multiple Congresses.