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.

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RELEASE: Risch Applauds Reversal of Flawed Biden-era Anti-Dam Agreement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 12, 2025Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement...

Jim RischJun 12, 2025

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OPINION: The Greatest Threat to America’s Future

By Sen. Jim Risch The greatest threat to America’s future is our skyrocketing national debt. For the first...

Jim RischJun 10, 2025

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RELEASE: Risch Celebrates Committee Passage of Legislation to Counter Adversary Nuclear Energy Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 9, 2025Contact:Madison HardyJanessa Tolman WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign...

Jim RischJun 10, 2025

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OPINION: Making Idaho’s Critical Minerals A Priority

America’s future depends on critical minerals, and Idaho is ready to lead.

Jim RischJun 3, 2025

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RELEASE: Risch, Idaho Commerce Launch 6th Annual Support Local Gems Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2025 Invites Idahoans to support small businesses on Friday, June 6, 2025 BOISE, Idaho...

Jim RischJun 2, 2025

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OPINION: $3 Million Back in Idahoans’ Pockets

By Senator Jim Risch Idahoans deserve a federal government that works for them, not against them. My staff...

Jim RischMay 20, 2025

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RELEASE: Risch Introduces Bill to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Gender Transition Procedures in Federal Health Plans

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today introduced the Protecting Minors in Federal Health Plans Act. The...

Jim RischMay 15, 2025

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OPINION: Supporting Idaho Small Businesses

By Sen. Jim Risch With over 200,000 small businesses powering our economy, we consistently rank among the top...

Jim RischMay 13, 2025

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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

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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