After hearing from Iowans about the issue, Senator Grassley is seeking answers from the company that produces EpiPens, a life-saving medical device used to treat severe allergic reactions, regarding significant price increases over the last few years. He is also pressing federal agencies for answers on the effect this has on taxpayers and where in the approval process alternatives are in order to allow for marketplace competition.
Senator Chuck Grassley is at work representing Iowans. He is the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, sits on the Agriculture, Budget and Finance Committees, and leads several caucuses. Here’s an overview of some of his work in the 114th Congress.
Elder financial exploitation has been called “the crime of the 21st century.” Studies indicate that it’s the most widespread form of elder abuse, costing older Americans as much as $36 billion each year. As the number of older Americans increases, it’s likely that the scope of these crimes will increase. Find out what Senator Grassley is doing to help protect older Americans from this abuse and click here to learn more about the Federal Trade Commission’s Pass It On initiative to find out what you can do.
