Articles tagged under: Chuck Grassley
USTR Addresses Ag Trade Barriers in Senate Hearing
Published May 12, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai answered trade questions from the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow expressed concerns about the sanitary and phytosanitary barriers for ag exports. "We address these concerns by engaging," said Tai.…Seeking Transparency in the Cattle Market
Published March 25, 2021
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Montana Senator Jon Tester have introduced a bill that would require large U.S. meat packers to purchase half of their weekly cattle volume on the open market. Co-sponsors on the bill includes North Dakota Senator…Grassley Eager to Hear from Tai on Trade
Published February 11, 2021
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is looking forward to hearing more about U.S. Trade Representative Nominee Kathrine Tai’s take on the phase one trade deal with China. "The Biden administration wants to round up support in Europe, the United Kingdom, North…Senators Send Renewable Fuels Standard Letter to EPA
Published February 8, 2021
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley wrote a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency’s acting administrator highlighting the need to restore integrity to the Renewable Fuel Standard. The Senators want the EPA to review small refinery waivers,…Biofuels Supporters Respond to More Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Published January 28, 2021
President Biden wants to build more electric vehicle charging infrastructure. If that happens, it could speed up a decline in gasoline consumption, challenging the biofuels industry. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor addressed the importance of promoting biofuels during the Iowa…Grassley Responds to Trump’s Comments on COVID Relief
Published December 23, 2020
President Trump described the new COVID assistance bill as a disgrace with too much wasteful spending. "The fact that the $13 billion might not be there obviously hurts the farmers that would have benefitted from the previous COVID relief package,"…Grassley Expects More COVID Relief By Mid-December
Published December 9, 2020
Progress is being made on another COVID-19 relief package in Congress. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley thinks the legislation will pass December 18. "We have to pass funding legislation on December 11 or shutdown the government. The rumor around here, I…Grassley: Positive Biofuels Outlook Going Into New Administration
Published December 3, 2020
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley told reporters Democratic lawmakers in Congress from Midwestern states should have influence with President-elect Biden when it comes to biofuels policy. "I think we're going into the new administration politically and judicially in a strong position,…Grassley: EPA Has More to Do For Renewable Fuels
Published November 15, 2020
While the Trump administration may have made strides to help biofuels this year, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said there are still things that need to be done. "Comments this past week from EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler acknowledged the November 30…