Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley responded to the Trump administration’s recent announcement regarding the creation of a new Assistant Attorney General position dedicated to combating waste, fraud, and abuse in government.
Grassley stated, “As we’ve seen in Minnesota, government fraudsters are active, and their dishonest deeds are hurting hardworking Americans. This is welcome and timely news from the Department of Justice. I applaud the Trump administration’s ongoing work to address waste, fraud and abuse, and ensure those who steal from American taxpayers are held accountable. Once President Trump selects his candidate for this important position, I look forward to leading the nominee’s confirmation process in the Senate Judiciary Committee.”
Grassley has worked for over forty years on efforts to reduce government fraud and protect taxpayer funds. The year 2026 marks four decades since he helped update the False Claims Act in 1986. These changes have allowed the federal government to recover more than $78 billion that would otherwise have been lost due to fraudulent activity. Grassley also played a key role in passing the Administrative False Claims Act in 2024.
The Senate Judiciary Committee plays a central role in evaluating nominees for federal judicial positions as well as overseeing federal law enforcement entities and reviewing legislation on justice issues according to its official website. The committee works to uphold constitutional rights and public safety by supervising laws related to civil rights, criminal justice, and public safety policy nationwide (source). Led by a chairperson who manages hearings and meetings with senators from both major parties (source), it operates out of Washington D.C., focusing on legal matters across the country (source).
The committee is responsible for providing public access to its proceedings while maintaining oversight of agencies involved in law enforcement (source). Through its legislative duties, it influences national policies affecting civil liberties and constitutional protections (source).
