Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican representing Iowa, has voiced concerns and shared updates regarding agricultural policy and pharmaceutical advertising on his social media account.

On September 10, 2025, Grassley commented on the release of a significant report by the MAHA Commission. He stated, "MAHA Commission report out 2day Along w many Iowans I hv been closely watching whats going on w this report Need assurances that report isn’t a smoke screen We can make America healthy w/out undercutting practices of family farmers". In a follow-up post later that day, he questioned the distribution process for the report: "PS Why would lobbyists get the MAHA report b4 senators on the ag cmte?????"

In another post dated September 10, 2025, Grassley expressed support for actions taken by President Trump and Secretary Kennedy to address misleading pharmaceutical advertisements. He wrote, "Glad Pres Trump & Scty Kennedy r closing loopholes &stepping up enforcement of misleading Rx drug ads Will keep working w Sen Durbin 2 pass my Rx Price Transparency 4 Consumers Act Requires Rx prices in ads More sunshine & accountability =common sense".

Grassley's comments come amid ongoing debates about transparency in both agricultural policy and pharmaceutical advertising. The senator has consistently advocated for increased accountability and transparency measures affecting both sectors. His proposed legislation—the Rx Price Transparency for Consumers Act—would require prescription drug prices to be disclosed in advertisements.

Grassley's remarks also reflect broader concerns among lawmakers about the influence of lobbying groups and access to key reports before legislative committees have reviewed them. The senator's stance aligns with efforts in Congress to promote open government processes and protect interests of family farmers while addressing public health issues.