Press Releases

Bipartisan Group Reintroduces Sportsmen’s Act Measure Will Provide Access to Federal Lands, Protect Longstanding Traditions   Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Jim Risch, R-Idaho, Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., this week introduced S. 733, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2017. This bipartisan package expands […]

The PLUS Act would change the National Labor Relations Act, defining a labor slowdown by maritime workers as an unfair labor practice; would prevent massive financial damage to the food and other industries Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), David Perdue (R-GA), and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced the Prevent Labor Union Slowdowns […]

  “A strong agriculture sector always has been, and always will be a necessary component of America’s economy.” Washington, D.C. – Today, on National Agriculture Day, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) highlighted five bills he’s working on in the U.S. Senate that will bolster Idaho’s agriculture industries. Senator Risch said: “Idaho’s agricultural industries play an […]

DAIRY PRIDE Act pushes back against non-dairy products that are mislabeled as milk, yogurt and cheese WASHINGTON, D.C. – The DAIRY PRIDE Act, legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Risch (R-ID) to combat the unfair practice of mislabeling non-dairy products, was recently endorsed by the Idaho Dairymen’s Association. The DAIRY PRIDE Act would require non-dairy products […]

Risch, King Introduce Future Logging Careers Act Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-ID) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced the Future Logging Careers Act. This legislation would level the playing field for the logging trade with other agricultural fields by allowing family members to learn about and get experience in the trade of […]

Mar 08, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today introduced the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act to require federal agencies to analyze the full impact of a proposed regulation on small businesses during the rulemaking process. The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Chuck Grassley, who is chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and Jim […]

Recent developments in wood products engineering alongside other new technologies have made it possible to expand the use of wood into larger construction projects WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing the bipartisan Timber Innovation Act to help accelerate research and development – and ultimately construction – of […]

WASHINGTON, DC –  100 Senators are urging the Trump Administration to take action in response to the recent anonymous bomb threats made against Jewish Community Centers (JCC’s), Jewish Day Schools, and Synagogues. In a bipartisan letter that will be sent to Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and FBI Director […]

  U.S. SENATE —Today, Senate Western Caucus led by Chairman Steve Daines (R-MT) applauded the confirmation of former Texas Governor Rick Perry for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy.   Perry is Texas’ longest-serving governor, having held office from December 2000 until January 2015, a tenure of 14 years. As Governor, in addition to […]

Senate Western Caucus Applauds Confirmation of Zinke for Interior Secretary   U.S. SENATE —Today, Senate Western Caucus led by Chairman Steve Daines (R-MT) applauded the confirmation of U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke for Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke (MT-AL) is a fifth generation Montanan, former state senator, and a […]