Grassley Earns ‘Federal Champion’ Recognition from American Flood Coalition

Grassley Earns 'Federal Champion' Recognition from American Flood Coalition

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - The American Flood Coalition named U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) a "federal champion" for his leadership, public service and commitment to Iowa's flood resiliency.

"While Iowans are no strangers to severe weather, the significant damage from recent flooding across our state underscores the importance of weather preparedness. As a lifelong family farmer, I've seen firsthand how commonsense steps, like supporting flood resilient infrastructure and adding buffer strips to fields, can better protect our communities in the event of major storms," Grassley said. "I'll continue working to ensure the safety and resiliency of Iowa communities for generations to come."

"Over his tremendous tenure serving Iowans in elected office, Senator Grassley has consistently championed flood resilience at the federal level," said Melissa Roberts, Executive Director of the American Flood Coalition. "His leadership and insight will be invaluable as we work to achieve transformational adaptation in rural America and nationwide."

Grassley this spring attended a briefing in Spencer after severe flash flooding.

Background:

The Grassley-backed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) this year awarded Iowa cities over $69 million to reinforce aging infrastructure to protect against flood and natural disaster damages. The legislation also provided Des Moines $34 million for key flood mitigation resources.

Following record flooding in Iowa this spring, Grassley led the Iowa delegation in calling for expedited disaster aid and emergency housing for affected Iowans. He's also urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to open up Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres for emergency grazing.

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