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 introduce bill to protect infants surviving failed abortions
U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, and James Lankford have introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
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Legislation introduced to improve accountability at Veterans Affairs
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Jerry Moran have introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at strengthening the Department of Veterans Affairs' ability to hold underperforming employees accountable.
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Trump halts controversial Lava Ridge wind energy project with executive order
U.S. Senator Jim Risch from Idaho has expressed his satisfaction following President Donald J. Trump's executive order to halt the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project.
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Senator Risch comments on Trump's inauguration as 47th U.S. President
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has issued a statement following the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.
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Idaho Air Gun honored as January Small Business of the Month by Senator Risch
U.S. Senator Jim Risch has announced that Idaho Air Gun, located in Nampa, has been named the Idaho Small Business of the Month for January 2025.
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Senator Risch introduces bill against creation of federal gun registry
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho and Representative Michael Cloud of Texas have introduced the No Retaining Every Gun In a System that Restricts Your (REGISTRY) Rights Act.
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Senator Risch supports Trump's nominee Doug Burgum amid Lava Ridge project controversy
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has expressed his support for President Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum.
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Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act introduced by Republican senators
U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, John Boozman, and John Cornyn have introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.
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Senator Risch highlights US leadership role in nuclear energy during nominee discussion
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho, a senior member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has emphasized the significance of nuclear energy and the role of the Idaho National Laboratory in discussions with Chris Wright, President Trump's...
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Senator Risch comments on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has issued a statement regarding the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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Risch and Barrasso propose using COVID-19 funds for southern border wall completion
U.S. Senators Jim Risch of Idaho and John Barrasso of Wyoming have introduced a legislative proposal to redirect unused COVID-19 funds towards completing the border wall along the southern border of the United States.
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Risch introduces bill to restrict ATF's authority on firearm imports
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has introduced the Sporting Firearms Access Act, aiming to prevent the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) from denying firearm and ammunition imports arbitrarily.
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Idaho delegation criticizes federal decision on grizzly bear management
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, along with Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, have expressed their disapproval of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's recent decision regarding grizzly bear management.
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Legislation introduced by U.S. Senators aims to preserve Title IX protections
U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, and Tommy Tuberville have introduced the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to safeguard Title IX protections for female athletes.
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Senator Risch announces nominations for class of 2029 military service academies
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has announced his nominations for the United States service academies for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Senators introduce bill targeting crimes by illegal immigrants
U.S. Senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, Katie Britt, and Ted Budd have introduced the Laken Riley Act in the 119th Congress.
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Senators urge ATF to pause rulemaking during Trump transition
U.S. Senators Jim Risch, John Cornyn, Ted Cruz, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and Katie Britt have addressed a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Director Steve Dettelbach.
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Idaho delegation supports decision on Stibnite Gold Project
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, along with Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, have expressed their approval following the U.S. Forest Service's Final Record of Decision (ROD) regarding the Stibnite Gold Project.
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Senate passes bill allowing funds for urgent repairs on urban canals
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, both representing Idaho, have announced the Senate's approval of the Urban Canal Modernization Act.
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Risch urges Biden administration against breaching Snake River dams
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has called on the Biden administration to halt any last-minute efforts to breach the lower Snake River dams.