Press Releases
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) introduced the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, also known as “Audit the Fed” legislation, to require a full audit of the Federal Reserve’s operations and increase congressional oversight of its decision-making. “Idahoans deserve to know what the Federal Reserve is doing to our nation’s economy,” said Risch. “Congress […]
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement applauding the Interior Department’s completed review to fulfill President Trump’s executive order, coauthored by Senator Risch, to end the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project. “Once again, our public lands have been saved. “Today, President Trump and Secretary Burgum announced the results of the final […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and 17 Republican colleagues today introduced the Equal Shot Act. The legislation prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discriminating against firearm-related businesses. “Federal agencies have no authority to deny critical support to small businesses based on ideological bias,” said Risch. “The Equal Shot Actdefends the Second Amendment rights of Idaho’s small business […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced legislation to combat the unfair practice of mislabeling non-dairy products using dairy names. The Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday (DAIRY PRIDE) Act would prohibit non-dairy products made from nuts, seeds, plants, and algae from being […]
Introduce Resolution Recognizing August as National Shooting Sports Month WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Representative Tony Wied (R-Wis.) introduced a resolution recognizing the contributions of small business firearm manufacturers to the economy and recreation. The resolution also designates August as National Shooting Sports Month. “Idaho’s small business firearm manufacturers drive innovation, prioritize responsible […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Thomas Mercantile in Swan Lake as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for July 2025. Thomas Mercantile will be recognized for its contribution to Idaho in the Congressional Record of the […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act to codify President Trump’s executive order and cut bureaucratic red tape obstructing American energy dominance. “Idahoans are tired of the federal government delaying critical energy projects,” said Risch. “My Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act supports President Trump’s agenda to boost American energy production by […]
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) emphasized nuclear energy’s central role in meeting the nation’s growing energy demands during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. Click here to watch Senator Risch’s remarks. “In recent years, we have had people come in here and predict what was going to happen as far […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced today the 287(g) Program Protection Act to streamline and strengthen partnerships between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. “President Trump’s enforcement of our immigration laws has brought encounters at the southern border to a screeching halt,” said Risch. “To finish cleaning up the Biden administration’s mess, we must empower our local […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement today on the Senate’s passage of nearly $10 billion in federal spending cuts through President Trump’s rescission package. “U.S. tax dollars should not subsidize radical programs and organizations that undermine American values. This $9 billion rescissions package cuts woke and excessive funding to ensure the […]