Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley, a senior member of the U.S. Senate and Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, highlighted recent bipartisan legislative efforts in a series of posts on July 18, 2025. His tweets focused on anti-counterfeiting measures, combating drug trafficking on social media platforms, and improving maternal health care access.

In his first post at 15:25 UTC, Grassley announced Senate approval of his resolution with Senator Coons: "Sen unanimously passed my resolution w Sen Coons designating July as Natl Anti-Counterfeiting Month Im glad 2 lead this bipart effort as Judic Chairman to educate Americans on the dangers of knockoffs& the economic importance of trademarks" (July 18, 2025). The initiative aims to raise public awareness about counterfeit goods and emphasize the significance of protecting intellectual property rights.

Later that day at 20:56 UTC, Grassley discussed new legislation introduced alongside Senators Marshall and Shaheen: "Glad 2 join Sens Marshall&Shaheen in introing Cooper Davis&Devin Norring Act named after 2 Midwesterners who died frm fentanyl poisoning aftr buying fake pills on social media Our bipart bill wld require Big Tech 2work w law enforcement 2combat drug trafficking on their platforms" (July 18, 2025). The proposed Cooper Davis & Devin Norring Act would obligate technology companies to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in addressing online drug sales—a response to increasing incidents involving counterfeit pharmaceuticals distributed through digital channels.

Grassley also addressed maternal health issues in a tweet at 21:25 UTC: "We must do more 2 reduce mother & infant mortality My Healthy Moms & Babies Act expands access 2 care so Iowans can get prenatal + labor & delivery + postpartum care no matter their zip code" (July 18, 2025). The Healthy Moms & Babies Act seeks to broaden access to essential health services for mothers and infants across Iowa regardless of geographic location.

These legislative activities come amid ongoing national concerns regarding public health threats from counterfeit products and illicit drugs. The U.S. government has made intellectual property protection a priority due to its impact on consumer safety and economic stability. Similarly, policymakers have increasingly scrutinized technology companies' roles in facilitating or preventing illegal activity online. In addition, improving maternal health outcomes remains a bipartisan goal as disparities persist across different regions.

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