U.S. Senator · R · Iowa
Chuck Grassley
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 135 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 144
- Speeches
- 3
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Grassley puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Grassley's work here shows up as 49 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 2 documented commitments.
49 bills·1 speech
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Their stated view
- Enhancing Intellectual Property Rights — Works to strengthen intellectual property protections and combat counterfeiting to safeguard American innovation and consumer safety.
Commitments tracked here
- Expand IP Information Sharing
- Improve CFTC Whistleblower Program
The record (65)
- Bill authoredCFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredA bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.Latest action 2024-09-24
- Bill authoredCFTC Whistleblower Fund Improvement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-26
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 24 through April 30, 2022, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".Latest action 2022-04-06
- Bill authoredSEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-26
- Bill authoredSEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-15
- Bill authoredIRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-02
- Bill authoredSEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2022Latest action 2022-03-31
Democracy & ethics
Extensive record
Grassley's work here shows up as 45 bills authored or cosponsored and 2 floor speeches, tied to 2 documented commitments.
45 bills·2 speeches
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Their stated view
- Protecting Whistleblowers — Advocates for strong protections and incentives for whistleblowers who expose waste, fraud, and abuse in government and corporate sectors.
- Government Oversight and Transparency — Promotes transparency in government operations and the financial sector, including oversight of intelligence activities and court proceedings.
Commitments tracked here
- Create National Whistleblower Appreciation Day
- Clarify Whistleblower Protections for Duty Speech
The record (30)
- Bill authoredA bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify whistleblower protections for duty speech disclosures, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-03-16
- Floor speech / statementEXPANDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS ACT OF 2026Latest action 2026-07-20
- Bill cosponsoredExpanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-21
- Bill cosponsoredExpanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-04
- Bill authoredA resolution designating July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2024-07-31
- Bill authoredA resolution designating July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2023-07-13
- Bill authoredA resolution designating July 30, 2022, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2022-07-26
- Bill authoredA resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2026-07-30
Health care
Extensive record
Grassley's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Designate Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
The record (24)
- Bill authoredA resolution designating August 21, 2026, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredA resolution designating August 21, 2025, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".Latest action 2025-08-02
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024.Latest action 2024-08-01
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2023.Latest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.Latest action 2026-04-28
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2026, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.Latest action 2026-02-10
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.Latest action 2025-04-29
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2025, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.Latest action 2025-01-27
Housing
Extensive record
Grassley's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Their stated view
- Supporting Foster Children and Families — Champions legislation and resolutions aimed at improving the foster care system, providing resources for foster youth, and recruiting foster families.
Commitments tracked here
- Sponsored Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act
The record (23)
- Bill authoredFoster Youth Housing Opportunity ActLatest action 2026-06-23
- Bill authoredInformed Foster Youth Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-18
- Bill authoredData-Driven Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention Act of 2022Latest action 2022-08-02
- Bill authoredSEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-26
- Bill authoredFood Security is National Security Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-13
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.Latest action 2025-05-22
- Bill cosponsoredFair Access to Banking ActLatest action 2025-02-04
Justice & civil rights
No records matched yet
Grassley has stated a position on combating fentanyl and elder abuse, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Combating Fentanyl and Elder Abuse — Supports initiatives to raise awareness and combat the Fentanyl crisis and protect vulnerable seniors from abuse and fraud.
What Grassley stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Democracy
Protecting Whistleblowers
Advocates for strong protections and incentives for whistleblowers who expose waste, fraud, and abuse in government and corporate sectors.
- 02Justice
Combating Fentanyl and Elder Abuse
Supports initiatives to raise awareness and combat the Fentanyl crisis and protect vulnerable seniors from abuse and fraud.
- 03Housing
Supporting Foster Children and Families
Champions legislation and resolutions aimed at improving the foster care system, providing resources for foster youth, and recruiting foster families.
- 04Economy
Enhancing Intellectual Property Rights
Works to strengthen intellectual property protections and combat counterfeiting to safeguard American innovation and consumer safety.
- 05Democracy
Government Oversight and Transparency
Promotes transparency in government operations and the financial sector, including oversight of intelligence activities and court proceedings.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Housing
Sponsored Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act
Senator Grassley sponsored the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act in 2026 to improve housing access for foster youth. There is no congressional record of him sponsoring a bill called the 'Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025'.
Where it stands: Senator Grassley sponsored the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act in 2026, which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance and is currently pending.
On the record: 25 bills
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- Bill authoredFoster Youth Housing Opportunity ActLatest action 2026-06-23
- Bill authoredInformed Foster Youth Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-18
- Bill authoredData-Driven Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention Act of 2022Latest action 2022-08-02
- Bill authoredSEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-26
- Bill authoredFood Security is National Security Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-13
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.Latest action 2025-05-22
- Bill cosponsoredFair Access to Banking ActLatest action 2025-02-04
- Democracy
Create National Whistleblower Appreciation Day
Sponsored a resolution designating July 30, 2026, as 'National Whistleblower Appreciation Day,' to recognize their contributions.
Where it stands: Senator Grassley has consistently sponsored and seen passed resolutions designating July 30th as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day since at least 2022, including for 2026.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution designating July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2024-07-31
- Bill authoredA resolution designating July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2023-07-13
- Bill authoredA resolution designating July 30, 2022, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2022-07-26
- Bill authoredA resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredA resolution designating July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2025-08-01
- Bill authoredAI Whistleblower Protection ActLatest action 2025-05-15
- Floor speech / statementEXPANDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS ACT OF 2026Latest action 2026-07-20
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to improve transparency with respect to foreign influence on Department of Defense contractors.Latest action 2026-06-01
- Health
Designate Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
Senator Grassley co-sponsored a resolution designating August 21, 2026, as 'Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day' to highlight the dangers of fentanyl. The resolution passed the Senate by unanimous consent.
Where it stands: Senator Grassley co-sponsored a resolution designating August 21, 2026, as 'Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day' (latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent; CR S4553).
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution designating August 21, 2026, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredA resolution designating August 21, 2025, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".Latest action 2025-08-02
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024.Latest action 2024-08-01
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2023.Latest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.Latest action 2026-04-28
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2026, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.Latest action 2026-02-10
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.Latest action 2025-04-29
- Economy
Expand IP Information Sharing
Sponsored legislation to expand the sharing of information regarding suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade, aiming to improve enforcement.
Where it stands: Senator Grassley sponsored S.X, 'A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade,' on 2026-08-10, and its latest action is 'Held at the desk,' indicating it is still active.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.Latest action 2024-09-24
- Bill authoredA bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.Latest action 2026-08-10
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 24 through April 30, 2022, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".Latest action 2022-04-06
- Bill authoredA bill to provide additional funding to States that provide certain rights to sexual assault survivors, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-06-03
- Bill authoredPROTECT Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-06
- Bill authoredStop Pills That Kill ActLatest action 2025-10-30
- Bill authoredJustice for Murder Victims ActLatest action 2025-03-14
- Bill authoredHuman Rights Violators Act of 2022Latest action 2022-04-06
- Economy
Improve CFTC Whistleblower Program
Introduced the CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act of 2026 to enhance protections and effectiveness for whistleblowers in the financial sector.
Where it stands: Senator Grassley sponsored the CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act of 2026, which was introduced and referred to committee during the current Congress.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredCFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredCFTC Whistleblower Fund Improvement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-26
- Bill authoredSEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-26
- Bill authoredSEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-15
- Bill authoredIRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-02
- Bill authoredSEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2022Latest action 2022-03-31
- Bill authoredIRS Whistleblower Program Improvement ActLatest action 2026-05-21
- Bill authoredAnti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement ActLatest action 2022-12-08
- Democracy
Clarify Whistleblower Protections for Duty Speech
Introduced a bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify whistleblower protections specifically for disclosures made during official duties.
Where it stands: Senator Grassley sponsored a bill (S. 2026) on 2026-03-16 that aligns directly with the promise, which is currently referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
On the record: 21 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify whistleblower protections for duty speech disclosures, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-03-16
- Floor speech / statementEXPANDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS ACT OF 2026Latest action 2026-07-20
- Bill cosponsoredExpanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-21
- Bill cosponsoredExpanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-04
- Bill authoredA resolution designating July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".Latest action 2025-08-01
- Bill authoredFBI Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill authoredIRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-02
- Bill authoredAnti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement ActLatest action 2022-12-08
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