Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) introduced the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act to counter the Biden Administration’s radical environmental agenda and executive overreach by preventing the implementation of a proposed rule and other regulations that seek to limit consumer vehicle choice. “The Biden administration […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led a group of Senate Republicans in a press conference in support of Israel. On Congress’ unwavering support for Israel: “We’re going to aid Israel. We’re all in with Israel. You heard what was said in this room about […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine), co-chairs of the Senate Working Forests Caucus, today introduced legislation to improve forest industry employment and participation through a grant program aimed at rural and underserved communities. The Jobs in the Woods Act would support developmental programs designed to better equip and train the forest products […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher (all R-Idaho) today urged the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to correct their interpretation of a law designed to enable aquifer recharge. “The BLM’s current interpretation of the [ Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act] precludes the [Idaho Water Resources Board (IWRB)] from […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a bipartisan resolution in support of Israel, which he co-led with Senate leadership and Chairman Ben Cardin (D-Md.). “I am pleased to have worked with Leaders McConnell and Schumer, and Chairman Ben Cardin, on the resolution in support of Israel that […]
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the terrorist attacks against Israel: “The thoughts and prayers of the American people are with our friend and partner Israel in the aftermath of an unprovoked attack at the hands of Palestinian terror […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), John Thune (R-S.D.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), led more than 40 of their colleagues in urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to abandon her proposal to reinstate the failed, heavy-handed Obama-era regulations on the internet. In their letter, the senators note that following the repeal of […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) joined Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) to introduce a resolution to designate October 4, 2023, as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the men and women who work to power the United States. “From our hydroelectric capabilities to the cutting edge research done […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution designating October 1-7, 2023 as “Religious Education Week” to celebrate and emphasize the importance of religious education, and the schools and organizations engaged in religious instruction. “Religious education establishes an important foundation of faith for America’s next generation of leaders. Families […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) released the following statement after voting to temporarily fund the government while negotiations continue for a long-term appropriations solution: “Government shutdowns hurt taxpayers,” said Risch and Crapo. “This legislation will keep the government’s lights on while ensuring our troops and border agents receive the […]