Bills About Government Operations And Politics Sponsored by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

Sen. Grassley sponsored 42 bills about government operations and politics in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
June 22, 2020	S.RES.634	A resolution designating July 30, 2020, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".	18	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 06/22/20 CR S3128-3129)
June 18, 2020	S.3994	A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide that the President or certain agency heads may remove an Inspector General, or place an Inspector General on non-duty status, only if certain conditions are satisfied, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 18, 2020	S.3751	A bill to amend the CARES Act to provide the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery with additional personnel authorities, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
March 24, 2020	S.3578	A bill to provide oversight for the care and assistance provided to businesses under the coronavirus relief package.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2009; text: CR S2011-2013)
July 23, 2019	S.2220	A bill to modify the exemption for trade secrets and commercial or financial information in the Freedom of Information Act, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 8, 2019	S.RES.194	A resolution designating July 30, 2019, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".	18	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 5/8/2019 S2746-2747)
May 21, 2019	S.1568	A bill to improve transparency regarding the activities of the American Red Cross, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 24, 2018	S.RES.525	A resolution designating September 2018 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world.	24	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
June 28, 2018	S.RES.558	A resolution designating July 30, 2018, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".	11	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 27, 2017	S.1869	A bill to reauthorize and rename the position of Whistleblower Ombudsman to be the Whistleblower Protection Coordinator.	4	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 115-192.
Oct. 4, 2017	S.RES.282	A resolution commending the National Archives and Records Administration and its staff for working to comply with the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 and release all records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy by October 26, 2017.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6323)
Oct. 4, 2017	S.RES.281	A resolution urging the President of the United States to allow for the full public release of all remaining records pertaining to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy that are held by the National Archives and Records Administration and to reject any claims for the continued postponement of the full public release of those records	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6322)
July 25, 2017	S.RES.231	A resolution designating July 30, 2017, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".	12	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695; text: 7/25/2017 CR S4195)
March 2, 2017	S.494	A bill to improve transparency regarding the activities of the American Red Cross.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 12, 2017	S.119	A bill to impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes.	10	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S315-316)
July 7, 2016	S.RES.522	A resolution designating July 30, 2016, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".	13	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)
July 6, 2016	S.3128	A bill to improve transparency regarding the activities of the American Red Cross.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
March 17, 2016	S.2738	A bill to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require the disclosure of political intelligence activities, to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for restrictions on former officers, employees, and elected officials of the executive and legislative branches regarding political intelligence contacts, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
July 30, 2015	S.RES.236	A resolution designating July 30, 2015, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".	7	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6147; text: CR S6191-6192)
May 7, 2015	S.1254	A bill to provide for the issuance and sale of a semipostal by the United States Postal Service to support effective programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb. 26, 2015	S.579	A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to strengthen the independence of the Inspectors General, and for other purposes.	20	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.
Feb. 4, 2015	S.378	A bill to impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes.	12	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S777-778; text of measure as introduced: CR S778-779)
July 28, 2014	S.RES.525	A resolution designating July 30, 2014, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".	1	All Democrats	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5003-5004)
July 30, 2013	S.RES.202	A resolution designating July 30, 2013, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".	1	All Democrats	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6078)
May 23, 2013	S.1047	A bill to provide for the issuance and sale of a semipostal by the United States Postal Service to support effective programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 11, 2013	S.714	A bill to impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes.	10	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 8, 2011	S.300	A bill to prevent abuse of Government charge cards.	4	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 112-194.
July 12, 2012	S.3382	A bill to impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes.	6	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 26, 2011	S.196	A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for participation in the Exchange of the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 25, 2010	S.3174	A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for participation in the Exchange of the President, Vice-President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 30, 2009	S.942	A bill to prevent the abuse of Government charge cards.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 5, 2009	S.976	A bill to provide that certain provisions of subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, relating to Federal information policy shall not apply to the collection of information during any investigation, audit, inspection, evaluation, or other review conducted by any Federal office of Inspector General, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5133)
Feb. 4, 2009	S.377	A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 131 East 4th Street in Davenport, Iowa, as the "James A. Leach United States Courthouse".	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
March 7, 2007	S.789	A bill to prevent abuse of Government credit cards.	7	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 933.
July 16, 2008	S.3276	A bill to provide for the application of sections 552, 552a, and 552b of title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Feb. 6, 2007	S.508	A bill to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to apply whistleblower protections available to certain executive branch employees to legislative branch employees, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1648-1649)
July 17, 2006	S.3676	A bill to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to apply whistleblower protections available to certain executive branch employees to legislative branch employees, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.
June 8, 2006	S.3480	A bill to prevent abuse of Government credit cards.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct. 16, 2003	S.1744	A bill to prevent abuse of Government credit cards.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR 10/17/2003 S12743-12744)
Oct. 16, 2002	S.3120	A bill to impose restrictions on the ability of officers and employees of the United States to enter into contracts with corporations or partnerships that move outside the United States while retaining substantially the same ownership.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Sept. 4, 2001	S.1397	A bill to ensure availability of the mail to transmit shipments of day-old poultry.	5	Bipartisan	Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services.
Sept. 16, 1998	S.2477	A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of a program under which long-term care insurance may be obtained by Federal employees and annuitants.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Legislators

Bills

Statements

Lobbying

Travel