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: Cutting Red Tape, Restoring Freedom

By Sen. Jim Risch Idahoans are fed up with the D.C. bureaucracy—and they have every right to be....

Jim RischMay 7, 2025

OPINION: Ignore the Talking Heads: Trump is Rebuilding the American Economy

Now is the moment to deliver real, lasting change that puts Americans first.

Jim RischMay 4, 2025

RELEASE: Risch Introduces Legislation to Overhaul Federal Regulations, Cut Red Tape

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced the Zero-Based Regulations Act...

Jim RischMay 1, 2025

EDITORIAL: 100 Days of Putting America First

By Sen. Jim Risch President Trump’s first 100 days in office have already delivered significant achievements for Idaho...

Jim RischApr 30, 2025

EDITORIAL: Securing America’s Critical Mineral Supply

By Sen. Jim Risch Idaho and the United States possess vast reserves of critical minerals that are essential...

Jim RischApr 8, 2025

RELEASE: Idaho Delegation Applauds Trump, Noem Work to Secure Southern Border

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher today sent...

Jim RischApr 3, 2025

EDITORIAL: Nuclear Energy—the Silver Bullet to American Energy Dominance

By. Sen. Jim Risch Nuclear energy is America’s creation and the key to leaving future generations with a...

Jim RischApr 2, 2025

EDITORIAL: Idahoans deserve more freedom, not less

By Sen. Jim Risch The will of the people is clear: we want more freedom, not less. The...

Jim RischJan 31, 2025

Risch Celebrates President Trump’s Executive Action to Stop Lava Ridge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 20, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement celebrating President...

Jim RischJan 20, 2025

RELEASE: Risch, Crapo, Boozman, Cornyn Introduce Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced...

Jim RischJan 16, 2025