Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) led their colleagues in a bicameral letter to House and Senate leadership urging the continued Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing prohibition for greater sage-grouse.  The State of Idaho’s sage-grouse conservation plan has consistently received high marks from Democrat and Republican administrations alike. However, […]

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 Idaho Sewing for Sports (ISS) in Grangeville as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for November 2020. ISS will be recognized for their contribution to the Grangeville community in the […]

BOISE, Idaho – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: “Words cannot capture the incredible courage and selflessness of our men and women in uniform. We owe them a deep debt of gratitude, and this Veterans Day I thank the more than 120,000 Idahoans who have served […]

BOISE, Idaho – Upon the Idaho National Lab’s (INL) announcement of its newest director, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) issued the following statement congratulating Dr. John Wagner on his appointment to lead the laboratory: “The INL has the distinct honor of being not just one of the Department of Energy’s national labs, but the flagship laboratory […]

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett by a vote of 52-48 to serve as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Upon her confirmation, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) issued the following statement: “Throughout her confirmation, Judge Barrett has consistently impressed the Senate and the American people with her sterling credentials and exceptional […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), former Chairman and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, along with Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), introduced the Small Business Access to Recovery Capital Act. The legislation would provide expanded relief measures to the 7(a) loan program for one […]

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 […]