Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced the Zero-Based Regulations Act to cut red tape and protect taxpayer dollars by requiring annual zero-based reviews of all federal regulations. “Idahoans are fed up with heavy-handed federal regulations stifling our freedoms,” said Risch. “The Zero-Based Regulations Act forces federal agencies to cut the overreaching, unnecessary rules that no longer serve the people […]
BOISE, Idaho – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Jim Risch emphasized the importance of local water resource management and his commitment to advancing the priorities of Idaho farmers, ranchers, and water users in a recent feature by Irrigation Leader Magazine. To read the full article, click here. Senator Jim Risch: Advocating for Western Water Needs […]
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Schumacker’s Jewelry in St. Maries as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for April 2025. Schumacker’s Jewelry will be recognized for its contribution to the North Idaho community in the […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the Revising and Enhancing Project Authorizations Impacted by Review (REPAIR) Act to protect the permitting process for U.S. energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure projects from frivolous lawsuits. “Critical domestic energy, natural resource, and manufacturing projects have been blocked by activist litigation for far […]
Committee also advances President Trump’s nominees WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch’s (R-Idaho) legislation to bolster critical mineral production passed the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Senator Risch also voted to support President Trump’s nominees for the Deputy Secretary of Interior, Katherine MacGregor, and Deputy Secretary of Energy, James Danly. “The United States, […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today sent a letter urging states to adhere to President Trump’s Executive Order and keep men out of women’s sports. While states like Idaho and Alabama have taken decisive action to protect women’s sports, many governors have yet to do so, jeopardizing a fair playing […]
Bill would allow foreign-born religious workers to continue to perform essential service in American communities WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced the Religious Workforce Protection Act to allow religious workers in the U.S. on temporary R-1 status to continue serving our communities while their application for permanent residency is processed. The Religious Workforce Protection Act would provide […]
BOISE, Idaho – Last week, U.S. Senator Jim Risch outlined the immediate steps Congress can take to strengthen America’s critical mineral supply and support President Trump’s pro-energy agenda in a new editorial published by Newsweek. To read the full OpEd, click here. U.S. Shouldn’t Depend on China for Rare Minerals Excerpts from the editorial: “The United States […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) this week introduced legislation to support aquifer recharge and water infrastructure in Idaho. “Water is the lifeblood of what we do in Idaho, and the federal government should not be hampering the ability of local leaders to implement important aquifer recharge measures,” said Risch. “My legislation will […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher today sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border. “Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has arrested over 14,000 convicted illegal criminals within […]