Press Releases

It is incredibly humbling to have the honor of serving the people of Idaho for another six years in the United States Senate. My first term in the U.S. Senate was marked by a variety of very serious challenges facing our great nation. It has been a privilege to listen to my fellow Idahoans and vote on their behalf on those incredibly important issues and I am eager to have the opportunity to serve once again.

This year's nominees have met the high standards required to attend our military academies and each of them have demonstrated a level of commitment to our nation that is commendable. They are each truly deserving of this honor and I applaud them for their efforts.

Washington, D.C. – In recognition of their tremendous efforts and years of success, U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named La Plaza as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for September.  The business will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the United States Senate. “I am pleased to recognize La Plaza as an outstanding […]

Our nation's families and businesses depend upon affordable, reliable electricity. Unfortunately, EPA's proposal will constrain Americans’ energy choices and inflict significant economic harm without producing any tangible environmental benefits.

The American civilian and uniformed personnel who worked tirelessly in the days and months after the September 11, 2001 attacks on our nation to keep us safe and prevent another mass casualty event deserve our eternal gratitude, not politically–motivated attacks.

These are troubling times for America, when the President of the United States by executive decree seizes the Constitutional lawmaking power that belongs to the first branch of government. Regardless of the issue or who is president, every American should be deeply distressed by this new government the president is attempting to establish.

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.