Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Advanced Ceramic Fibers in Idaho Falls as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for October 2020. Advanced Ceramic Fibers will be recognized for their contribution to the Idaho Falls community […]
BOISE, Idaho – Agriculture is a big deal in Idaho. Gem State farmers and ranchers not only keep Idahoans fed, but people all around the world. In honor of National Farmers Day on Monday and World Food Day on Friday, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following video highlighting the importance of the agriculture industry in […]
BOISE, Idaho – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) spoke with Fox News’ Neil Cavuto about the upcoming confirmation process of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. When asked whether he thought the U.S. Senate will be able to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, Senator Risch said: “I have […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) met with Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett to discuss her legal philosophy and credentials to serve on the highest court. At the conclusion of the meeting, Senator Risch issued the following statement: “Judge Barrett’s credentials are impressive and her legal acumen was evident in my discussion […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), issued the following statement on the release of the Record of Decision of the Columbia River System Operations: “Today’s Record of Decision has been years in the making. This comprehensive review of the Columbia River System Operations affirms the critical importance of the four dams of the Lower Snake […]
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) made the following statement regarding the nomination of Seventh Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court: “Congratulations to Judge Amy Coney Barrett for this high honor. Judge Barrett has a reputation as an exemplary jurist and Constitutionalist, and I look forward to […]
WASHINGTON – The Minidoka Irrigation District and the A& B Irrigation District in Idaho’s Magic Valley will soon assume ownership of two federal irrigation facilities and districts currently owned by the Bureau of Reclamation. This transfer is the fourth set of water-related facilities transferred under a provision sponsored by Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) that was ultimately included […]
WASHINGTON – Today, former chairman Jim Risch (R-Idaho), current chairman Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and member Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging swift passage and prioritization of relief for small businesses suffering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Though nearly 84 percent […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today spoke on the Senate floor about Idaho small businesses in honor of National Small Business Week. “During this year’s National Small Business Week, I want to take this opportunity to recognize the resilience and courage of small businesses throughout the Gem State, and encourage Idahoans to continue to […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), former chairman and senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) to introduce bipartisan legislation to help small businesses access and adopt broadband technology. Specifically, this bill will improve the Small Business Administration’s (SBAs) broadband and emerging technology resources to assist rural small […]