US Senator James E. Risch (R-ID)
U.S. Government: Agencies/Departments/Divisions | Elected U.S. Legislators
Recent News About US Senator James E. Risch (R-ID)
-
Senators criticize sale of border wall materials amid immigration concerns
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, both representing Idaho, have called for an explanation from the Biden administration regarding the sale of materials originally intended for constructing a border wall.
-
Legislation facilitates cleanup of abandoned mines across United States
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Martin Heinrich have announced that their Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act has been signed into law by President Joe Biden.
-
Risch and Crapo back defense act prioritizing military strength over social policies
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, both Republicans from Idaho, have announced their support for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
-
Senator Risch honors seven Idaho small businesses as "Local Gems
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, a member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has announced the recognition of seven small businesses in Idaho as Local Gems.
-
Bipartisan bill clears Congress aiming at cleaning up abandoned hardrock mines
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, a bill introduced by Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.).
-
Senator Risch opposes BLM's decision on Lava Ridge wind energy project
U.S. Senator Jim Risch has voiced strong opposition to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) decision to move forward with the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project.
-
Risch introduces bill to promote investment in commercial nuclear projects
U.S. Senator Jim Risch from Idaho has introduced the Accelerating Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act, a legislative proposal aimed at promoting investment in new commercial nuclear projects by reducing financial risks associated with cost overruns.
-
Senators introduce resolution for World Nuclear Energy Day on December 2
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mark Warner have introduced a resolution to designate December 2, 2024, as World Nuclear Energy Day.
-
Risch promotes holiday initiative supporting Idaho's small businesses
Idaho's small businesses are receiving a boost this holiday season through the "Support Local Gems All Season Long" initiative.
-
Senator Risch discusses Trump support and legislative priorities
U.S. Senator Jim Risch from Idaho recently shared his perspectives on several key issues during an interview with the Neal Larson Show on NewsTalk 107.9.
-
Idaho senators oppose Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo have formally requested that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone Manning reject the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project.
-
Senate committee passes four Risch bills focusing on Idaho's infrastructure
Today, four bills authored by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) have successfully passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources through a voice vote.
-
Lawmakers urge Mountain West Conference to ban males from women's sports
U.S. Senator Jim Risch and Representative Burgess Owens have called on the Mountain West Conference to prohibit biological males from participating in women's sports.
-
Idaho officials respond to BLM's Greater Sage-Grouse amendment plan
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, along with Governor Brad Little, have responded to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) release of the Final Resource Management Plan for the Greater...
-
Risch leads senators in criticism of Biden-Harris immigration policies
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, representing Idaho, has spearheaded an initiative with fellow senators to address concerns regarding the Biden-Harris administration's handling of immigration policies at the southern border.
-
Senator Risch criticizes Lava Ridge project and Biden-Harris agenda
U.S. Senator Jim Risch has expressed strong opposition to the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project, criticizing the Biden-Harris administration for allegedly disregarding local opposition in Idaho. During an interview with KTVB News Channel 7, Risch voiced concerns about the project, which aims to build hundreds of wind turbines on public land in Southern Idaho.
-
Senator Risch comments on IDF's elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, a Republican from Idaho and the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on October 17, 2024, regarding the death of Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) were responsible for Sinwar's elimination.
-
Innovative Electric Services honored as Idaho Small Business of October 2024
U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named Innovative Electric Services, Inc., based in Orofino, as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for October 2024. The company will be acknowledged for its contributions to Clearwater County in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate.
-
Idaho delegation criticizes Biden-Harris policies over fentanyl influx
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, along with U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, have called on the Biden-Harris administration to address what they describe as a failure to prevent the influx of fentanyl into Idaho via the southern border. They attribute this issue to what they term as "lax border policies" by the current administration, which they claim have resulted in unprecedented amounts of fentanyl entering the United States.
-
Senator Risch reflects on one-year anniversary of attack on Israel
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on the anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel that occurred on October 7 last year. In his statement, Risch reflected on the impact of the attack and expressed concern over ongoing threats to Israel's security.