Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch made the following statement regarding news of an extension of the Iranian nuclear talks: “With this extension, President Obama has defined a new normal where Iran can continue its nuclear weapons program and receive billions of dollars in sanctions relief with no movement toward changing its unacceptable behavior. […]

The Keystone XL pipeline is the kind of project America really needs. It would employ thousands of workers and be paid for by the private sector, rather than our tax dollars. This vote is long overdue and I am disappointed that Democrats have blocked this project, using government power to once again frustrate the creation of jobs in the private sector.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch issued the following statement regarding the crash of an Idaho Army National Guard helicopter that killed both pilots aboard on the evening of Thursday, November 6, 2014: “Vicki and I send our thoughts and prayers to the families of those lost. Because of my special relationship with the […]

As a rancher, I understand the immeasurable value that Idaho's farmers and ranchers bring locally, nationally, and internationally. I am proud to once again be recognized as a ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ for my work in the United States Senate.

Interning in the U.S. Senate is an excellent way to learn about the legislative branch of government and to see where much of our nation’s early history took place. These interns are highly qualified and will serve Idaho well."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate this week passed Senate Resolution 548 (S.Res.548) to designate November 29, 2014 as “Small Business Saturday.” Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Jim Risch (R-ID), the chairwoman and ranking member on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, introduced the resolution to encourage consumers during the holiday season to […]

Washington, D.C. – Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch issued the following statements today after voting against final passage of H.J.Res.124, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2015: “For far too long, Congress has neglected the critical budget and appropriations process, becoming almost solely reliant on irresponsible stop-gap measures,” said Crapo.  “With our […]

I have real reservations about choosing from over 200 different ethnic and religious groups within Syria and arming those that are labeled ‘moderate’ by some in our government. I am not convinced there is a group of ‘moderate’ rebels in Syria. There is no easy choice here, but President Obama has not laid out a clear strategy, instead the strategy I have seen is not in my opinion destined to succeed, but drag us further into the mire. I want to support a winning strategy, but I cannot support his $500 million proposal without a better plan.

I am proud to be named as a 'Taxpayers' Friend' another year in a row. Given the historic spending crisis and amount of debt our nation faces, saving money and eliminating waste is always a top priority. The best way to strengthen families, grow businesses and boost our national economy is to let taxpayers keep more of their money.

I am pleased to recognize Seekins Precision as an outstanding Idaho small business. Locally owned and operated, Seekins Precision builds innovative products for precision shooters. Seekins Precision is a true illustration of the American Dream, having grown and adapted for the past 10 years. It all started out of Glen and Katie Seekins' garage and since then the business has expanded from manufacturing original scope rings with just a handful of employees, to developing over ten major upper-end rifle lines and creating over 25 new jobs. I congratulate everyone at Seekins Precision on their success and wish them the very