Press Releases

I am, once again, calling for the release of Pastor Abedini, said Risch. "The government of Iran has repeatedly violated human rights by imprisoning and abusing Pastor Abedini whose only crime is peacefully exercising his faith. It is past the time for the government of Iran to release Pastor Saeed Abedini."

President Obama promised the American people time and time again that if they liked their current health insurance plan they could keep it, said Risch. "That promise was false. Millions of Americans have since received cancellation notices and millions more will. The American people should have the freedom to keep the insurance plan they have chosen and which was promised they could keep."

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the recent elections in the Republic of Georgia: “I want to congratulate Mr. Giorgi Margvelashvili on his election as the next President of the Republic of Georgia.  From the accounts of international and domestic observers, […]

Washington, D.C. – In recognition of their tremendous efforts and years of success, U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named Micro 100 as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for October.  The company will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the United States Senate. “I am pleased to recognize Micro 100 as an outstanding […]

The United States faces serious long-term debt and spending challenges that we must confront now, Risch said. "Sadly this deal kicks the can down the road for three months and I could not support it. The federal government continues to borrow too much, spend too much, and intrude into the lives of Americans too much. I hope the President and my Democrat colleagues will offer serious proposals to find a solution instead of turning this situation into another crisis in January."

I was pleased to welcome President Urkullu to Washington, D.C., and converse about his country, his government, and the Basque peoples' strong ties to the United States. With their unique cuisine, language and cultural traditions, the Basque people have enriched the state of Idaho over the decades, and I was honored to host the leader of the Basques in my office

Washington, D.C. – Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch released the following statement after learning of the passing of long-time Idaho Secretary of State, Pete Cenarrusa:                                                                               “The state of Idaho lost a dear friend yesterday with the passing of Pete Cenarrusa.  Pete had a unique capacity to lead people and institutions with good will, […]

I am pleased to recognize Whiteman Lumber as an outstanding small business. This small business exemplifies the perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit of Idaho, said Risch. "An indispensable member of the Silver Valley community, Whiteman Lumber has been fixture in the region for more than 80 years and is now the oldest continuously operating sawmill in Idaho. I congratulate everyone at Whiteman Lumber on their success and wish them the very best in the future."

Every day we see more and more problems associated with Obamacare and its implementation and it is increasingly clear this law is wrong for America, Risch said. "Today I have voted once again, as I have since the beginning and each step of the way, to defund this abomination before it inflicts even greater pain on Idahoans."

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch today praised final passage of the amended Helium Stewardship Act by unanimous consent of the full Senate. Risch, a senior member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, along with Chairman Wyden and Ranking Member Murkowski, had approved the legislation at the committee level. The Helium Stewardship Act passed […]