FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2025
Contact:
Madison Hardy
Janessa Tolman
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) celebrated an updated five-year agreement between the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to continue the INL’s important cybersecurity work.
“INL is the flagship laboratory for cybersecurity and is central to our national security. The valuable research and innovation at INL lays the groundwork for fortifying our nation’s electric grid and control systems to mitigate emerging cybersecurity threats,” said Risch. “I am proud to have worked with Secretary Noem to ensure the critical cybersecurity efforts at INL continue at full force.”
Senator Risch worked with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to secure the updated agreement, which supports INL’s cyber defense and national security initiatives. The INL is a global leader in cybersecurity, specializing in protecting critical infrastructure like the U.S. power grid, water systems, and manufacturing networks from emerging cyber threats.
Earlier this year, Risch introduced the Energy Threat Analysis Program Act to improve information sharing regarding cyber security prevention across America’s energy sector.
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.
