Press Releases
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators and cochairs of the Working Forests Caucus Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced a resolution recognizing April 28, 2023 as Arbor Day. Arbor Day is celebrated annually to encourage the planting of trees in the U.S. This year marks the 151st Arbor Day in U.S. history. “Idaho is a role […]
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary today advanced the nomination of Judge Amanda K. Brailsford to serve as U.S. District Court Judge in Idaho. The Committee supported her nomination by voice vote. Her nomination now goes before the full Senate for consideration, the final step in the confirmation process. Idaho’s U.S. Senators […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) introduced a vote of no confidence resolution, a historic measure that outlines the many ways Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has failed to fulfill the basic duties of his office. The resolution indicates the Senators’ lack of confidence in […]
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) opposing the Biden administration’s new regulation on heavy-duty vehicle emissions. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) voted against implementing the Biden administration’s rule. “The EPA’s proposed rule on heavy-duty vehicle emissions will cause vehicle prices to soar, and will ultimately hurt families who […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution of disapproval today to overturn a misguided rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) that will drastically increase costs for American farmers. The senators were joined by 24 other Senators upon introduction. “The Biden administration’s proposed wage rule for temporary […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) joined in introducing legislation to clarify and strengthen violent crime laws related to attacks on law enforcement, bank robbery, carjacking, kidnapping and other offenses. The Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act resolves discrepancies brought on by conflicting court decisions and clarifies congressional intent regarding crimes […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) joined Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) in introducing the Employee Rights Act of 2023. The legislation seeks to protect independent contractors, franchisees, entrepreneurs and anyone seeking flexible work options by defending the rights of all workers, including those who decide it is not in […]