• GRASSLEY, CHARLES E SENATOR
Experience: Senate: 1981-Present
Home State: Iowa
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Personal

    Full Name: Charles 'Chuck' E. Grassley
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Barbara; 5 Children: Lee, Wendy, Robin, Michele, Jay
    Birth Date: 09/17/1933
    Birth Place: New Hartford
    Home City: New Hartford, IA
    Religion: Baptist

Education

    MA, Political Science, University of Northern Iowa, 1956
    BA, University of Northern Iowa, 1955

Political Experience

    Senator, United States Senate, 1981-present
    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1975-1980
    Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, 1959-1974
    Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, 1956

Current Legislative Committees

    Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Member
    Budget, Member
    Finance, Member
    Joint Committee on Taxation, Member
    Judiciary, Chair
    Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, Member
    Subcommittee on Bankruptcy and the Courts, Member
    Subcommittee on Commodities, Markets, Trade and Risk Management, Member
    Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry and Natural Resources, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure, Member
    Subcommittee on Health Care, Member
    Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest, Member
    Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, Member
    Subcommittee on Jobs, Rural Economic Growth and Energy Innovation, Member
    Subcommittee on Livestock, Marketing and Agriculture Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, 4-H Caucus
    Member, Central Community College Caucus
    Member, Congressional Coalition on Adoption
    Co-Chair, Congressional Competitiveness Caucus
    Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
    Co-Chair, Congressional Pork Industry Caucus
    Member, Congressional Rural Health Caucus
    Member, Congressional Soybean Caucus
    Member, Congressional Waterways Caucus
    Member, Czech Caucus
    Member, Lewis and Clark Congressional Caucus
    Member, National Commission on Restructuring the Internal Revenue Service
    Co-Chair, Senate Anti-Meth Caucus
    Member, Senate Cancer Coalition
    Co-Chair, Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
    Member, Senate French Caucus
    Member, Senate India Caucus
    Member, Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
    Member, Senate Rural Health Caucus
    Member, Senate Taiwan Caucus
    Member, Terrorist Financing Task Force

Professional Experience

    Farmer
    University Instructor
    Assembly Line Worker, 1961-1971
    Sheet Metal Shearer, 1959-1961

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Baptist Church
    Member, Butler County Historical Society
    Member, Eagles
    Member, Farm Bureau
    Member, International Parliamentary Group for Human Rights
    Member, Iowa State Historical Society
    Member, Kappa Delta Pi
    Member, Lions Club
    Member, Masons
    Member, Pi Gamma Mu
    Member, International Association of Machinists, 1962-1971
Total: 6
Grassley Welcomes House Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
06/18/2015
Chuck Grassley's Official Personal Website
Grassley, Thune Introduce Comprehensive Taxpayer Bill of Rights Legislation
06/16/2015
Chuck Grassley's Official Personal Website
Chuck Grassley demands: Where is punishment for ATF agents in Fast & Furious?
04/07/2015
By Kelly Riddell | The Washington Times
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley Ready To Run Again At Age 81
04/04/2015
By CATHERINE LUCEY | The Associated Press
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier
8. Prioritize green energy

Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Support
Total: 1065
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
03/29/2017 S.762 IRS Whistleblower Improvements Act of 2017 03/29/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
03/29/2017 S.381 A bill to repeal the Act entitled "An Act to confer jurisdiction on the State of Iowa over offenses committed by or against Indians on the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation". 03/29/2017 Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.  (All Actions)
03/28/2017 S.739 Protecting Kids from Candy-Flavored Drugs Act of 2017 03/28/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
03/23/2017 S.178 Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act 03/23/2017 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 23.  (All Actions)
03/15/2017 S.643 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2017 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
03/15/2017 S.633 Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 03/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/14/2017 S.616 Food Security is National Security Act of 2017 03/14/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 S.494 American Red Cross Transparency Act of 2017 03/02/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
02/17/2017 S.Res.65 A resolution designating March 3, 2017, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day". 02/17/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 S.428 ACE Kids Act of 2017 02/16/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
02/06/2017 S.309 Community-Based Independence for Seniors Act 02/06/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
02/06/2017 S.308 Provider Payment Sunshine Act 02/06/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
01/30/2017 S.237 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017 01/30/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
01/30/2017 S.J.Res.14 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007. 01/30/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
01/24/2017 S.Res.21 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary. 01/24/2017 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.  (All Actions)
01/20/2017 S.180 H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017 01/20/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
01/20/2017 S.179 Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act 01/20/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
01/12/2017 S.119 Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2017 01/12/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
01/12/2017 S.109 Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act 01/12/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
01/05/2017 S.52 A bill to make aliens associated with a criminal gang inadmissible, deportable, and ineligible for various forms of relief. 01/05/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
Total: 4917
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/14/2017 S.J.Res.46 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
06/14/2017 S.1083 A bill to amend section 1214 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for stays during a period that the Merit Systems Protection Board lacks a quorum.
06/14/2017 S.722 Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017
06/14/2017 S.517 Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act
06/13/2017 S.1094 Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
06/08/2017 S.Res.184 A resolution relative to the death of James Paul David "Jim" Bunning, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
06/08/2017 S.782 PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017
06/08/2017 S.534 Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017
05/22/2017 S.1194 A bill to provide for the coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins for digestive and inherited metabolic disorders under Federal health programs and private health insurance, and for other purposes.
05/22/2017 S.583 American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017
05/18/2017 S.582 Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2017
05/17/2017 S.1099 Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2017
05/17/2017 S.609 Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2017
05/17/2017 S.584 Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act
05/17/2017 S.21 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017
05/08/2017 S.1067 CONNECT Act
04/27/2017 S.974 CREATES Act of 2017
04/27/2017 S.968 Veterans Access to Care Act
04/25/2017 S.927 Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act
04/25/2017 S.925 VETS Act of 2017
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