Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Testing and Evaluation Systems for Trusted Artificial Intelligence (TEST) AI Act of 2025. This legislation would improve the federal government’s ability to test and evaluate Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to drive innovation, protect national security, and build trust in these technologies. “While AI […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) yesterday voted to support four of President Trump’s nominees in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “Idaho’s leadership in nuclear energy and our vast natural resources are critical to the state’s economy and way of life,” said Risch. “I’m proud to support President Trump’s nominees, who I am confident will prioritize […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) today introduced the Small Business Disaster Coordination Act to improve on the ground support for small businesses affected by disasters. This bill would allow Small Business Administration (SBA) resource partners to assist businesses outside their usual service areas in an emergency. The Small Business Disaster Coordination Act would also […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced the Zero-Based Regulations Act to cut red tape and protect taxpayer dollars by requiring annual zero-based reviews of all federal regulations. “Idahoans are fed up with heavy-handed federal regulations stifling our freedoms,” said Risch. “The Zero-Based Regulations Act forces federal agencies to cut the overreaching, unnecessary rules that no longer serve the people […]
BOISE, Idaho – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Jim Risch emphasized the importance of local water resource management and his commitment to advancing the priorities of Idaho farmers, ranchers, and water users in a recent feature by Irrigation Leader Magazine. To read the full article, click here. Senator Jim Risch: Advocating for Western Water Needs […]
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Schumacker’s Jewelry in St. Maries as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for April 2025. Schumacker’s Jewelry will be recognized for its contribution to the North Idaho community in the […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act to protect the permitting process for U.S. energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure projects from frivolous lawsuits. “Critical domestic energy, natural resource, and manufacturing projects have been blocked by activist litigation for far […]
Committee also advances President Trump’s nominees WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch’s (R-Idaho) legislation to bolster critical mineral production passed the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Senator Risch also voted to support President Trump’s nominees for the Deputy Secretary of Interior, Katherine MacGregor, and Deputy Secretary of Energy, James Danly. “The United States, […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today sent a letter urging states to adhere to President Trump’s Executive Order and keep men out of women’s sports. While states like Idaho and Alabama have taken decisive action to protect women’s sports, many governors have yet to do so, jeopardizing a fair playing […]
Bill would allow foreign-born religious workers to continue to perform essential service in American communities WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced the Religious Workforce Protection Act to allow religious workers in the U.S. on temporary R-1 status to continue serving our communities while their application for permanent residency is processed. The Religious Workforce Protection Act would provide […]