Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley, a prominent figure in American politics, recently shared insights on various legislative and judicial matters through a series of tweets. These updates highlight discussions at local meetings and a significant Supreme Court ruling.

On June 20, 2025, Grassley attended a Q&A session at Readlyn Telephone Co with 25 participants. He discussed multiple issues including the progress of the tax bill, rural broadband initiatives under the BEAD program, FCC regulations, renewable energy tax credits, taxation policies on tips, social security concerns, farm bill developments, tariffs, and relations with Iran. For more details visit here.

Later that day at Butler County REC in Allison with an audience of 51 people, Grassley addressed topics such as rural economic development loans and grants, power grid modernization efforts, nuclear energy and new power plant projects. Additionally discussed were PBM reform (Pharmacy Benefit Managers), RUS/USDA funding and staffing challenges, clean energy tax credits, tariffs and government funding pauses. More information can be found here.

Grassley also commented on a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) to uphold legislation he co-authored with Senator Lankford. This law enables American victims to sue Palestinian terrorist organizations for damages inflicted upon them. The ruling provides Americans affected by international terrorism with "a clear path to justice." Further details are available here.

The events described took place during Grassley's #99countymeetings initiative—a longstanding tradition where he visits each of Iowa's counties annually to engage directly with constituents.