US Senator James E. Risch (R-ID)
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Recent News About US Senator James E. Risch (R-ID)
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Senators propose bill to permanently repeal federal estate tax
U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, and Majority Leader John Thune have introduced legislation to permanently repeal the federal estate tax, commonly known as the death tax.
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Stagecoach Inn honored as Idaho Small Business of February 2025
U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named the Stagecoach Inn in Garden City as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for February 2025.
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Trump VA Secretary approves waiver for Boise veterans home improvements
U.S. Senator Jim Risch has expressed his approval following the decision by President Donald Trump's Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, to grant a waiver for the Boise veterans' home modernization project.
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Risch introduces bill simplifying contract language for small business access
U.S. Senator Jim Risch has introduced the Simplifying Subcontracting Act in an effort to make federal government contracting more accessible to small businesses.
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Risch and Cortez Masto introduce bill to aid Western U.S. mineral production
U.S. Senators Jim Risch from Idaho and Catherine Cortez Masto from Nevada have introduced the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act, a piece of legislation aimed at facilitating critical mineral production in the Western United States.
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Future Logging Careers Act introduced to support family-run timber businesses
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine), along with U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine), have introduced the Future Logging Careers Act.
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Risch introduces bill supporting U.S. energy dominance with new lease sales
U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, and Steve Daines have introduced a new bill aimed at bolstering American energy production.
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Risch and Daines propose permanent tax break extension for small businesses
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Steve Daines have introduced the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, a bill aimed at permanently extending the 20 percent tax deduction for pass-through businesses.
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Risch supports Loeffler's nomination to lead Small Business Administration
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, a senior member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, has expressed his support for Kelly Loeffler as President Trump's nominee to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA).
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Senators propose bill against IRS's unauthorized 'Direct File' tax program
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Marsha Blackburn have introduced the Fostering Autonomy in Independent Returns by Prohibiting Redundant and Extralegal Programs (FAIR PREP) Act.
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Senators introduce bill to restrict contracts with anti-gun corporations
U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, and Steve Daines have introduced the Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act in Washington.
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Risch-Barrasso bill supports Western ranchers with new legislative measures
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and John Barrasso have introduced the Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health (RANCH) Act.
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Senators introduce bills advocating for women's rights in sports
U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, and Marsha Blackburn have introduced a series of legislative measures aimed at supporting women and girls in sports.
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Legislation proposed making American Community Survey voluntary
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has introduced new legislation aimed at safeguarding the privacy rights of Americans.
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Senators introduce bill to complete southern border wall without increasing national debt
U.S. Senators Jim Risch of Idaho and Katie Britt of Alabama have introduced the WALL Act, a legislative proposal aimed at completing the construction of the southern border wall.
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Risch and Tuberville introduce bill challenging corporate transparency act
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Tommy Tuberville have introduced the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, aiming to overturn the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
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Senator Risch supports Trump's nominees for Interior and Energy secretaries
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has voted in favor of advancing the nominations of Doug Burgum and Chris Wright for key positions in President Trump's administration.
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Risch introduces bill against critical race theory in education
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, along with Senators Mike Crapo, Tim Sheehy, and Cynthia Lummis, introduced the Protect Equality and Civics Education (PEACE) Act.
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Lawmakers propose bill to safeguard lower Snake River dams
U.S. Senator Jim Risch and Representative Dan Newhouse have introduced the Northwest Energy Security Act, a legislative proposal aimed at safeguarding the four lower Snake River dams.
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Senator Risch introduces Zero-Based Budget Act to curb federal spending
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has joined the Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus and introduced the Zero-Based Budget Act.