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© 2026 Govwatch

Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

RRepublicanIA · Senator
67
/ 100
Above Average
Attendance99
Avg: 98
Independence65
Avg: 55
Bipartisan Tone25
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency27
Avg: 47

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
44
Total Statements
44
Floor Speeches
0
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 25Environment: 17Foreign Policy: 16Trade: 15Crime & Justice: 10Healthcare: 9Immigration: 7Agriculture: 6Defense: 6Economy: 5Housing: 5Veterans: 5Labor: 4Technology: 3Ethics: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 22Bipartisan: 11Ceremonial: 9Partisan Attack: 1Urgent: 1

Statements (44)

Floor Speech2026-05-21BipartisanHealthcareTradeAgricultureS2431
RURAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DEMONSTRATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT

RURAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DEMONSTRATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2431] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-05-21Partisan AttackImmigrationHealthcareEconomyS2432
RECONCILIATION

RECONCILIATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2432] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECONCILIATION Mr. THUNE. Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-05-20BipartisanForeign PolicyTradeCrime & JusticeS2398S2407
TERMINATING RESTRICTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF YOUTH SETTLEMENTS LAW

TERMINATING RESTRICTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF YOUTH SETTLEMENTS LAW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2398-S2407] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-05-13BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareGun PolicyS2256S2260
WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF SENATORS IF A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OCCURS--Motion To Proceed

WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF SENATORS IF A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OCCURS--Motion To Proceed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2256-S2260] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-05-13TaxesEnvironmentTechnologyS2282S2283
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2282-S2283] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-05-11CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyTradeS2189
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-04-30BipartisanTradeS2143
NATIONAL HOME VISITING WEEK

NATIONAL HOME VISITING WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2143] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL HOME…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyTradeS2089
NATIONAL FENTANYL AWARENESS DAY

NATIONAL FENTANYL AWARENESS DAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2089] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL…

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Floor Speech2026-04-28CeremonialTaxesAgricultureS2059S2060
REMEMBERING HENRY A. WALLACE

REMEMBERING HENRY A. WALLACE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2059-S2060] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-16
Sponsored: A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 18 months.

Chuck Grassley sponsored this legislation: A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 18 months.. Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

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Floor Speech2026-04-15CeremonialHealthcareAgricultureS1747
TRIBUTE TO ATHENA PORTER

TRIBUTE TO ATHENA PORTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1747] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14S1745S1744
Sponsored: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".

Chuck Grassley sponsored this legislation: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1745; text:…

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Floor Speech2026-03-24S1584
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1584] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY…

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Floor Speech2026-03-24UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS1566S1567
SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Continued

SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Continued Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1566-S1567] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-18TaxesEnvironmentVeteransS1306
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1306] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18ImmigrationHealthcareGun PolicyHR1569HR4553
SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Continued

SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Continued Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1162-S1194] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16Taxes
Sponsored: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify whistleblower protections for duty speech disclosures, and for other purposes.

Chuck Grassley sponsored this legislation: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify whistleblower protections for duty speech disclosures, and for other purposes.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Floor Speech2026-03-16Taxes
Sponsored: Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026

Chuck Grassley sponsored this legislation: Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Floor Speech2026-03-04S851S804
Sponsored: A resolution designating March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

Chuck Grassley sponsored this legislation: A resolution designating March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S851; text: CR S804)

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Floor Speech2026-03-03
Sponsored: Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026

Chuck Grassley sponsored this legislation: Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 347.

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Floor Speech2026-02-05S518SRES601
NATIONAL TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WEEK

NATIONAL TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S518] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-05TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS516S518
WHISTLEBLOWERS

WHISTLEBLOWERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S516-S518] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WHISTLEBLOWERS Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-02-05S518
UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT

UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S518] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] UNANIMOUS…

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Floor Speech2026-02-02CeremonialTaxesTradeCrime & JusticeS431S432
TRIBUTE TO CARA MILLER

TRIBUTE TO CARA MILLER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S431-S432] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO…

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Floor Speech2026-01-28BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareAbortionS307S334
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Continued

CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Continued Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S307-S334] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-01-28TaxesEnvironmentTechnologyS355
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S355] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-15CeremonialTechnologyS249
REMEMBERING REVEREND CHESTER LEONARD CAVIL

REMEMBERING REVEREND CHESTER LEONARD CAVIL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-14BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR1834HR6019
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S186-S218] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-01-12BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHR6938S121
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Resumed

COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Resumed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyDefenseS95
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S95] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-07CeremonialTradeS63
250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S63] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-05HealthcareTaxesS3S4
HEALTHCARE

HEALTHCARE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 2 (Monday, January 5, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3-S4] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HEALTHCARE Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr.…

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Floor Speech2025-03-31BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentS1206S1925
Introductory Statement on S. 1206

Introductory Statement on S. 1206 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1925-S1926] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] By…

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Floor Speech2025-03-31BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentAgricultureS1925S1931
STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1925-S1931] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-12CeremonialImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS1700S1701
SUNSHINE WEEK

SUNSHINE WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 47 (Wednesday, March 12, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 12, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1700-S1701] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SUNSHINE WEEK Mr.…

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Floor Speech2025-03-10TaxesForeign PolicyDefenseS1625S1626
REMEMBERING MAJOR GENERAL EVAN L. "CURLY" HULTMAN

REMEMBERING MAJOR GENERAL EVAN L. "CURLY" HULTMAN Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1625-S1626] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-05ImmigrationAbortionTaxesS1585SRES108
Text of Senate Amendment 1230

Text of Senate Amendment 1230 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1585] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1230. Mr.…

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Floor Speech2025-03-05LaborS1585SRES108
Text of Senate Amendment 1229

Text of Senate Amendment 1229 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1585] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1229. Mr.…

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Floor Speech2025-01-14S127
IOWA LEGISLATURE

IOWA LEGISLATURE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S127] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] IOWA LEGISLATURE Mr.…

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Floor Speech2025-01-07CeremonialForeign PolicyDefenseUkraineS35
ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS

ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S35] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS Mr.…

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Floor Speech2025-01-07TaxesForeign PolicyS35
119TH CONGRESS

119TH CONGRESS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S35] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] 119TH CONGRESS Mr. GRASSLEY.…

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Floor Speech2024-12-09EnvironmentS6869S4996
DAKOTA WATER RESOURCES ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2024

DAKOTA WATER RESOURCES ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S6869] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-09-18S6139S306
TULE RIVER TRIBE RESERVED WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT OF 2023

TULE RIVER TRIBE RESERVED WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT OF 2023 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S6139] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2018-07-25CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR772S5320
INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, FINANCIAL SERVICES, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019--Continued

INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, FINANCIAL SERVICES, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019--Continued Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S5320-S5356] From the Congressional…

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