Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch has selected eight college students from around the state of Idaho to serve as summer interns in four of his Senate offices. The interns have the opportunity to engage in the national level of government while assisting with constituent services and legislative research. “This group of interns is […]

When the budgeted amount is insufficient, the agency continues to suppress fires by reallocating funds from other non-fire programs, they continued. "This approach to paying for firefighting is nonsensical and further increases wildland fire costs."

In an effort to reduce the federal government’s energy consumption and save taxpayer dollars, Senators Mark Udall (D-Colo.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act. The bipartisan legislation would force the federal government to reduce energy consumption at federal data centers. “Energy efficiency is a critical component of the United States […]

Our country needs immigration reform. There are several items that the majority of Americans agree can be fixed. However, this legislation on immigration reform is just a political Band-Aid that does nothing to solve the long-term problem of illegal immigration and it commits U.S. taxpayers to turn over their hard-earned money to someone who is not a citizen. This bill clearly overreaches and I cannot support it.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch issued the following statement about the passing of Velma V. Morrison “Idaho has lost a gracious and iconic lady with the passing of Velma Morrison.  She was the driving force behind many signature projects that supported the arts.  Velma leaves behind a great legacy of philanthropic support and […]

Washington, D.C. – In recognition of National Small Business Week, U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named Nightforce Optics 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 Nightforce Optics as an outstanding small business.  This company started […]

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 […]