Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today introduced the System Integrity through Licensed Vault Expansion and Resilience (SILVER) Act to increase geographic diversity of precious metal depositories. The vast majority of U.S. storage facilities for precious metals exchanges are currently in the New York City region. The SILVER Act would require two depositories be […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) today announced their support for the America the Beautiful Act to reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) and strengthen Idaho’s public lands. “Public lands are central to who we are as Idahoans and our way of life,” said Risch. “Reauthorizing the Legacy Restoration Fund is a commonsense investment to […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Broken Bowl Catering in New Plymouth as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for April 2026. Broken Bowl Catering will be recognized for its contribution to Idaho in the Congressional Record […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and six Republican colleagues introduced the Heat Workforce Standards Act to protect workers from dangerous Biden-era heat standards that threaten jobs and create new safety risks. “One-size-fits-all federal heating standards prevent small businesses and farmers from appropriately protecting the people they employ,” said Risch. “The Heat Workforce Standards Act will stop the implementation of […]
BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) issued the following statement upon the passing of former Idaho Governor and Secretary of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne: “Vicki and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Dirk Kempthorne, a faithful public servant who made a lasting mark on Idaho and our nation. From […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) discussed Idaho’s leadership in the future of nuclear energy, and his Advancing Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act with Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Click here to watch. Excerpts of the exchange below: Risch: “One of the things I want to talk about a little bit today is the fact that you know that on, or […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced a resolution designating April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day. The resolution promotes productive forests and encourages the planting of trees across the U.S. “Idaho is the poster child for how effective, active forest management improves forest health, supports conservation, and reduces the risk of […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, and Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth announced that Idaho counties will receive $24 million in Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for Fiscal Year 2025. SRS payments go to counties with large amounts of federal lands to support schools and maintain roads, bridges, […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) thanked interns for serving in his Washington, D.C. Office during the Spring 2026 semester. While in their roles, interns learned about federal policymaking and assisted in daily operations of the office. “Senate internships are a great way to introduce the next generation of Idaho leaders to the legislative process […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of The Gathering Place in Rupert as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for March 2026. The Gathering Place will be recognized for its contribution to Idaho in the Congressional Record of […]