Press Releases

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY CONFIRMS JUDGE DAVID C. NYE OF POCATELLO TO BE U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR IDAHO Crapo, Risch Lead Judge Nye’s Nomination to Completion WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate this afternoon unanimously confirmed Judge David C. Nye to serve as U.S. District Judge for the District of Idaho.  Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and […]

Senators Speak in Advance of Final Confirmation Vote WASHINGTON – In remarks today before the full Senate, Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch spoke of the widely-respected legal experience and service of Judge David C. Nye.  Currently serving as a Idaho Sixth District Judge,  Nye has been nominated to serve as Idaho’s next U.S. […]

  Washington, D.C. – Following today’s announcement that the White House intends to nominate Ryan Nelson of Idaho to be Solicitor for the Department of Interior, Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo made the following statements:  “We’re thankful to have a westerner who understands our issues nominated for this position,”said U.S. Senator Jim Risch, a […]

ADVISORY:  Office of U.S. Senator Jim Risch to Host Scotchman Peaks Open House Washington, D.C. – On July 18, 2017, staff from the Office of U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) will host a Scotchman Peaks open house in Clark Fork. Information about a potential wilderness proposal will be on display from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm PDT. Staff from […]

Nomination Reported to the Full Senate for Consideration   Washington, DC – Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch today announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee has voted unanimously to advance the nomination of David C. Nye, Idaho’s Sixth District Judge from Pocatello, to be Idaho’s next U.S. District Judge.  Nye’s nomination now advances to […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has named Ballard Family Dairy and Cheese in Gooding, Idaho as the “Small Business of the Month” for June 2017. Ballard Family Dairy and Cheese will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate. “In Idaho, […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released guidance for American beef producers who are preparing to ship U.S. beef to Chinese markets for the first time since 2003. U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) released the following statement: “I welcome the news that China has lifted its ban and will allow U.S. beef into their […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) released the following statement applauding Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s secretarial order initiating a review of the agency’s land use plans to conserve sage grouse: “I am pleased to see Secretary Zinke order this review. This will give sage grouse management a new direction whereby we can gain […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) questioned top U.S. intelligence officials at an open Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The hearing provided a comprehensive overview of FISA’s authorities, current oversight mechanisms, and provided an opportunity for committee members to question officials on the […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led 14 Senators in sending a letter Wednesday to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price encouraging the administration to reverse Obama-era regulations that limit consumers’ ability to purchase short-term, limited duration insurance plans. These plans offer consumers a variety of health benefits and are another option for […]