Press Releases

 WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and James Risch (R-ID) introduced legislation to modernize the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) and protect American families from inflated electricity costs. “Energy markets in 2018 are drastically different than when the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) was enacted in 1978. Nearly half of all […]

  Senators warn “measures may be necessary” to ensure that the Government of Turkey respects the right of law-abiding American citizens to travel to, reside in, and work in Turkey without fear of persecution. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a bipartisan group of 66 senators, led by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), sent […]

Vicki and I had the great honor and privilege of having Barbara and George H.W. Bush in our home in Boise. We knew Barbara to be a gracious woman, a wonderful First Lady and a friend to so many. She will be greatly missed. We send our condolences to the entire Bush family.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement about the airstrikes in Syria: “I strongly support the action taken last night by the US-UK-France alliance in response to the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons against its own people. This type of behavior has […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) met with Colling Pest Solutions of Idaho Falls at the White House following a conversation about tax reform’s positive impact on small business. Colling Pest Solutions was invited to meet with President Trump and attend an “American Workers for Tax Reform” meeting with other small business owners from […]

Colyer Herefords and Angus Ranch  Named March Small Business of the Month     Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has named Colyer Herefords and Angus Ranch of Bruneau, Idaho as the “Small Business of the Month” for March 2018. Colyer Hereford and Angus […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) supported legislation to help stop online sex trafficking and provide justice for victims. The  Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA) now goes to the President’s desk for signature. Risch issued the following statement: “Any person involved in the abhorrent act of human trafficking must be held responsible to the […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) today introduced legislation to make it less burdensome for non-federal entities, like irrigation districts, to obtain the title for Reclamation projects they operate and have repaid. The Reclamation Title Transfer Act of 2018 would simplify the title transfer process by authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to […]

The bills would increase access to capital for Idaho small businesses, improve training and other resources, and boost investment opportunities  Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today announced that five of his bipartisan bills have passed the committee. The legislation, which now goes […]

“By reforming that failed law, this bill helps entrepreneurs gain access to the capital they need to build and grow their businesses” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) today supported, and the Senate passed, S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act. Drafted by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, the bill […]