FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2025
Contact:
Madison Hardy
Janessa Tolman
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response.
“Idahoans are all too familiar with catastrophic wildfires that devastate our communities every year,” said Risch. “President Trump’s actions to streamline federal regulations, strengthen local partnerships, and increase the use of proven mitigation strategies is a significant opportunity to reduce fire risk.”
Senator Risch, as a trained forester, has long sought to create meaningful, effective policies to build healthier, more resilient forests; better fight fires; and aid the communities hurt by these disasters. Senator Risch has also encouraged the federal government to utilize prescribed fires and other innovative fuel management strategies to reduce the risk of future catastrophic wildfires.
About Jim Risch
Jim Risch proudly represents the people of Idaho in the United States Senate. He currently chairs the Foreign Relations Committee and sits on the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Risch previously served as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Senator. For the latest press releases and constituent services visit risch.senate.gov.
