Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) pushed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to amend its certificate of waiver requirements during critical emergencies to ensure restricted category aircraft—which fulfill life and land saving roles—are granted access to restricted areas. “Idahoans cannot wait 45 days for the FAA to grant emergency access to airspace when a wildfire is decimating our […]
WASHINGTON – The United States Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Todd Young (R-Ind.) to establish February 17-24, 2024 as National FFA Week. The resolution highlights the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders by providing educational and career opportunities to […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today released the following statement on Senate passage of the national security supplemental funding package: “Our first and primary responsibility as senators is the safety and security of Idaho and the United States of America. This is done through a strong and ready national defense and by […]
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) demand the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Commerce address concerns about the Biden administration’s new interpretation of “march-in rights” and federal agencies’ ability to seize small business patents. Under the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, only in narrow circumstances can the federal […]
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Arnzen Building Construction in Cottonwood as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for February 2024. Arnzen Building Construction will be recognized for its contribution to the North Central Idaho community in the […]
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act to protect the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for pregnancy centers. The Biden administration’s proposed rule to amend TANF program regulations could restrict states from using TANF funding for pregnancy centers. “Pregnancy centers provide access to […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Jim Risch today introduced the Simplifying Subcontracting Act to reduce complexity in federal government contracting in order to help more small businesses and entrepreneurs pursue contracts. U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) joined Risch in introducing the bill. “Small businesses are the backbone […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today insisted the Department of Energy address the financial burden breaching the lower Snake River dams would have on Idahoans who benefit from the power generated. Risch’s demand comes after months of the administration attempting to usurp congressional authority and move toward dam breaching. “It is disconcerting to note […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today voted to prevent the supplemental immigration bill from coming to the floor for consideration. The proposed bill does not meet the minimum threshold for addressing the crisis at the southern border. “One illegal crossing is one too many, yet this bill would allow thousands of illegal migrants a […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) in an effort to fight the U.S. Department of Energy’s final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards. The Biden administration’s rule will go into effect on February 16, 2024, forcing manufacturers to sell […]