Author: 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.

Opinion

RISCH: President Trump and I Stand with Idaho Veterans

By Sen. Jim Risch After more than two years of bureaucratic delays by the Biden administration, the Boise...

Jim RischOct 9, 2025

Opinion

RISCH: The Schumer Shutdown

By Sen. Jim Risch 5 days into Senate Democrats’ government shutdown and Chuck Schumer continues to play political...

Jim RischOct 5, 2025

Press Release

RELEASE: Risch Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Boise Veterans Home

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 3, 2025 Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch today released the following...

Jim RischOct 3, 2025

Opinion

NEWSLETTER: Risch Roundup: Snapshots from September in ID and D.C.

By Sen. Jim Risch It is an honor to represent our great state in the U.S Senate. Idaho...

Jim RischSep 30, 2025

Press Release

RELEASE: Risch Names McIntyre Farms as September Small Business of the Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 24, 2025 Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former...

Jim RischSep 24, 2025

Press Release

RELEASE: Risch Urges VA to Ensure Veterans With Service-Related Conditions Receive Full Benefits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 23, 2025 Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today sent a...

Jim RischSep 24, 2025

Opinion

RISCH: Idaho’s Veterans Deserve Our Best

By Sen. Jim Risch Click here to read my full OpEd. Idaho is home to thousands of veterans....

Jim RischSep 16, 2025

Press Release

RELEASE: Risch, Merkley Advocate for Urban Canal Repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 10, 2025Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Existing Aging Infrastructure Funds for...

Jim RischSep 11, 2025

Opinion

RISCH: Leading the Charge to Confirm Trump’s Nominees

By Sen. Jim Risch Senate Democrats’ stalling tactics have made President Trump the first in history with zero...

Jim RischSep 10, 2025

Press Release

RELEASE: Risch, Crapo, Simpson, Fulcher Celebrate Reversal of Biden-era Public Lands Rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 10, 2025 Contact:Janessa Tolman (Risch)Melanie Lawhorn (Crapo)Lexi Hamel (Simpson)Christianné Allen (Fulcher) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim...

Jim RischSep 10, 2025