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.

RISCH: 2025 Report Card: Promises Kept

Sen. Risch highlights Republican wins, Trump agenda, tax cuts, border security, Idaho priorities.

Jim RischDec 30, 2025

RELEASE: Risch Bill to Boost U.S. Nuclear Energy Competitiveness Signed into Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2025 Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) celebrated that his...

Jim RischDec 19, 2025

RELEASE: Risch Bill to Crack Down on Illicit Fentanyl Imports Becomes Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2025 Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) celebrated President Donald...

Jim RischDec 19, 2025

RELEASE: Risch Thanks Fall 2025 Interns in Washington, D.C. Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 12, 2025 Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) thanked interns for...

Jim RischDec 12, 2025

RISCH: No Idaho Dollars in Terrorists’ Hands

By Sen. Jim Risch Click the photos to watch Senator Risch speak in support of the No Tax...

Jim RischDec 11, 2025

RELEASE: Risch, Colleagues Urge Rubio to Review Failed Biden Admin Vetting Process for Afghan Nationals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 8, 2025 Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tom Cotton...

Jim RischDec 8, 2025

RISCH: The Ranch Podcast: “We’re Americans, We Always Find a Way”

By Sen. Jim Risch Power and water are vital resources in the Gem State. In a recent interview...

Jim RischDec 4, 2025

RELEASE: Risch, Warner Celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 2, 2025 Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mark Warner...

Jim RischDec 2, 2025

RISCH: Honoring Idaho’s Veterans Today and Every Day

By Sen. Jim Risch This month, I had the honor of meeting some of Idaho’s outstanding veterans and...

Jim RischNov 23, 2025

RELEASE: Risch Statement on Government Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 10, 2025 Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following...

Jim RischNov 11, 2025