Press Releases
“Each dollar added to our debt is a dollar lost from critical investments in American roads, bridges, healthcare, schools, and other essential services. We have got to get our fiscal house in order.” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) issued the following statement about the United States’ national debt reaching $20 trillion for the […]
With large fires blazing across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming, a bipartisan group of senators led by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, today urged Senate Leaders Mitch McConnell and Charles E. Schumer to include a wildfire funding fix in any future disaster aid legislation that passes through Congress. In […]
“I think the President has made an excellent choice for the solicitor’s job, so I recommend Ryan to the committee and have confidence that after we hear from him the committee will be well-disposed to send his nomination to the floor.” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), a member of the Senate Energy […]
WASHINGTON – The nomination of Idaho State Senator Bart Davis to serve as Idaho’s next United States Attorney has been sent to the full Senate for consideration. This morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Senator Davis by a voice-vote. While a confirmation vote for the nomination has yet to be scheduled, U.S. […]
Lewiston, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has named Hillcrest Aircraft Company of Lewiston as the “Small Business of the Month” for August 2017. Hillcrest Aircraft Company will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate. “I would like to congratulate Gale […]
Over 100 Idahoans attend seminar in Idaho Falls Idaho Falls, Idaho – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) delivered keynote remarks at Google’s ‘Get Your Business Online’ event in Idaho Falls, a free workshop designed to help small businesses connect with customers online. Speaking directly with Idaho small business owners, Risch discussed the current regulatory […]
Idaho Falls, Idaho – Today Jeffrey Lungren, Executive Director of Congressional and Public Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, was in Idaho to present U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) with the the Chamber’s annual Spirit of Enterprise Award. This recognition honors Risch’s support for pro-growth and pro-business policies in the second session of […]
Boise, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) issued the following statement about the death of former Governor and Secretary of the Interior Cecil Andrus: “Governor Andrus was one of the most accomplished, successful and masterful political figures I have worked with. He had the judgment and strength to take matters where he wanted them to […]
Nearly 200 Idahoans attend seminar in Boise, Idaho Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) kicked off the ‘Boost Your Business’ Seminar in Boise. The seminar, co-hosted by Facebook, Zions Bank, and Idaho Small Business Development Center, helped teach local small business owners about resources to optimize their online presence and engage consumers. […]
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) issued the following statement regarding Charlottesville, Virginia: — “The hateful acts of racism we witnessed in Charlottesville this weekend are reprehensible and I condemn them in the strongest terms. White supremacy – and every other form of prejudice – does not represent our American values. Vicki joins […]