Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement upon the Senate’s confirmation of Army Secretary Mark Esper’s nomination to lead as Secretary of Defense: “As the United States contends with evolving challenges abroad, it’s imperative that we have a seasoned, even-handed leader of the Department of Defense,” said Senator Risch. “Army Secretary Mark […]

Boise, ID – Today, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) spoke at the Idaho Women’s Business Center kick-off event to celebrate the recently awarded grants that he helped bring back to the state to serve Idaho’s women entrepreneurs. Sen. Risch has been working with the Small Business Administrator (SBA) and stakeholders in the state to bring […]

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. Nuclear Industry Council presented U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) with the 2019 U.S. Nuclear Energy Distinguished Leadership Award. Senator Risch has long championed nuclear energy policies while serving on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and has been a dedicated advocate for the Idaho National Laboratory in the U.S. […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act, a bipartisan bill mirroring the Senate legislation introduced by the two Senators – both of whom serve on the Senate Intelligence Committee and Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The legislation aims to […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Water and Power held a hearing on S. 1570, the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act. The bill, which is sponsored by U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), would ease restrictions to allow for aquifer recharge through federal lands and facilities. This will have […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources voted to pass three priority bills for U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho). The bills, S. 174, the Securing Energy Infrastructure Act (SEIA), S. 903, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act (NELA), and S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act, will be considered by the full Senate next. Risch co-introduced S. […]

Boise, Idaho – On Thursday, July 18th, U.S. Columbia River Treaty Negotiator Jill Smail will lead a town hall on the Columbia River Treaty, which is up for renegotiation between the U.S. and Canada. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) will provide pretaped remarks for the event. The town hall is free of charge and open to […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) reintroduced the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act, legislation to promote hunting traditions and ensure the continued successful funding of wildlife conservation through the purchase of hunting and recreational shooting equipment. The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Lamar Alexander […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has named Snake River Grill of Hagerman as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for July 2019. Snake River Grill will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate. “The State […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) yesterday voted to support the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen and build a more efficient and effective Department of Defense (DOD), fulfilling one of Congress’s fundamental responsibilities to provide for and protect our nation’s armed forces. “As the […]