Press Releases

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 […]

Risch Statement on  President Trump’s Joint Address Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) issued the following statement about President Donald Trump’s first speech to a Joint Session of Congress: “Tonight, President Trump did a great job of outlining the vision he has for America and Americans – a vision shared by many presidents who have […]

Princeton Business Recognized as February “Small Business of the Month” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has named Bennett Lumber Products, Inc. as the Small Business of the Month for February 2017. Bennett Lumber will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S. […]

Senator Risch Presents Carnegie Medal to Boise Native Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) presented the Carnegie Medal to Joshua Grimmett of Boise. The award recognized his heroism in saving a woman from drowning last May. Click here to view KTVB’s coverage of today’s ceremony. A Carnegie Medal is presented to any civilian who “voluntarily […]

Idaho students have opportunity to learn about Application Process to Military Service Academies The Idaho Congressional Delegation today announced its 2017 Service Academy Days across Idaho.  Each Service Academy Day session offers students, parents, and counselors the opportunity to meet with liaisons, cadets, and midshipmen from each of the nation’s respective service academies and provides […]