Press Releases

This legislation addresses the pressing need for safe and accessible outdoor public shooting ranges. The bill gives states more flexibility in how they use their allotment of tax receipts provided by sportsmen and recreational shooters to meet their local needs.

Washington, D.C. – Legislation introduced by Senator Jim Risch and co-sponsored by Senator Mike Crapo to provide a license extension for the American Falls Reservoir District No. 2 project passed the United States Senate yesterday by unanimous consent. The American Falls Dam Reservoir No. 2 was completed in 1927 as a state hydro project and […]

Washington, D.C. – In recognition of National Small Business Week, U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named Western Idaho Cabinets as the Idaho Small Business of the Day.  The company will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the United States Senate. “I am pleased to recognize Western Idaho Cabinets as an outstanding small business.  This […]

Washington, D.C. – Idaho’s Congressional delegation responded to news reports today that the Afghanistan Taliban are once again attempting to raise the possibility of a prisoner swap for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl of Hailey, Idaho, who has been held captive for four years. Idaho’s Congressional delegation issued this joint statement: “Our thoughts and prayers continue to […]

Washington, D.C. – In recognition of National Small Business Week, U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named The Nehemian in Buhl as the Idaho Small Business of the Day.  The company will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the United States Senate. “I am pleased to recognize The Nehemian as an outstanding small business.  As […]

Washington, D.C. – In recognition of National Small Business Week, U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named Dome Technology as the Idaho Small Business of the Day.  The company will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the United States Senate. “I am pleased to recognize Dome Technology as an outstanding small business.  This is a […]

Once again, the administration is trying to make the sequester as difficult as possible on the American people. The President talks about investing in infrastructure, like roads, education and first responders, yet the cuts they are making directly impact the very things the administration says are a priority.

Washington, D.C. – In recognition of National Small Business Week, U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named Quest Aircraft of Sandpoint as the Idaho Small Business of the Day.  The company will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate. “I am pleased to recognize Quest Aircraft of Sandpoint as an outstanding small business.  […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch questioned Interior Secretary Sally Jewell’s commitment to a state-led collaborative effort to recover sage grouse during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing today.  During Jewell’s confirmation process Risch had placed a hold on her nomination until she agreed to work out issues regarding the Bureau of […]

Once again, we are attempting to allow fresh white potatoes to be purchased in the Women, Infants and Children food program. Idaho potatoes offer a variety of nutritional benefits at very low cost. The USDA’s nutritional guidelines for potatoes need to be consistent and allow their purchase from any seller.