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: 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

Press Release

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

Opinion

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

Press Release

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

Press Release

RELEASE: Risch Introduces Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights During Government Shutdowns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 30, 2025 Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced legislation...

Jim RischOct 30, 2025

Opinion