Jim Risch
@SenatorRisch
U.S. Senator for Idaho
Six months into @POTUS’ second term and we’ve already secured historic wins for Idahoans: ✔️Stopping the disastrous Lava Ridge Wind Project ✔️Securing our southern border ✔️Ending burdensome regulations to unleash American energy ✔️Delivering the largest tax cut for hardworking…
A well-deserved A+ from day one!
⚡️ Six months into @POTUS' second term. @DailyCaller, "Trump's Energy Report Card: For setting policy, the President gets an A-plus." 💯
Our big, beautiful wins are only beginning. You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet!
Thanks to @POTUS’s pro-growth, America First agenda, we’re seeing a CapEx Comeback. Business equipment production jumped 11% annualized in Q2 after a huge 23% gain in Q1 — the strongest back-to-back growth since 1997. CapEx is up 16.6% in the first half of 2025, signaling a…
Commonsense leadership in action.
Thank you for your attention to this matter! 🇺🇸
Radical Democrats want taxpayer dollars to go towards "gender affirming" procedures on minors. I introduced the Protecting Minors in Federal Health Plans Act to stop this madness.
Unreliable, unwanted energy projects like Lava Ridge won’t deliver energy independence and should not be forced on the people of Idaho. Thank you @POTUS and @SecretaryBurgum for restoring commonsense. foxnews.com/politics/trump…
Overly complicated, bureaucratic contracts often leave small businesses out from federal government contracts. My Simplifying Subcontracting Act would require federal contracts to use plain language and even the playing field for small businesses.
Two weeks ago, the One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law and we delivered on President Trump’s promises to: ✔️ Protect 35,000 Idaho jobs ✔️ End tax on overtime for 24% of Idaho’s workforce ✔️ Keep the 20% tax deduction for 41,000 Idaho small businesses
Fentanyl has impacted the lives of too many Idahoans. Yesterday, I had the honor to join @POTUS to celebrate the signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act, taking the power back from this deadly drug and protecting our communities.
70 years ago, the BORAX-III Reactor made Arco the first city in the world to be lit by nuclear power. Seven decades later, @INL remains at the forefront of America’s nuclear renaissance and a key leader in innovation.
70 years ago today, @Argonne's (now @INL) Boiling Water Reactor Experiment No. 3 supplied power to Arco, #Idaho, making it the world's first city powered by a #NuclearReactor.💡⚛️ This achievement paved the way for the use of #nuclear energy globally. 🔗inl.gov/history/52-rea…
Idahoans’ hard-earned tax dollars should not bankroll the unlawful actions of Sanctuary Cities. Earlier this year, I introduced my No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act to ensure no taxpayer-funded services go to illegal immigrants.
Coeur d’Alene Firefighter Dave Tysdal is a true hero. Idahoans, please join me in continuing to pray for Firefighter Tysdal and his family as he goes through recovery. krem.com/article/news/s…
Countdown to kickoff: Less than 50 days until college and NFL football are back! Go Vandals!
Top 100 for our guy in the 🅰️, Kaden Elliss ✌️ 🗞️: bit.ly/4lYuDmT
President Trump continues to deliver on his promises! With no reported illegal immigrants released in June, we are seeing a stark difference in border security from the previous administration. @POTUS is bringing in the golden age of America!
THE TRUMP EFFECT! 🇺🇸
President Trump promised to cut wasteful spending and root out the misuse of taxpayer dollars. Now, @SenateGOP and I are voting to make these cuts permanent. Promises made, promises kept 🇺🇸
Sincere appreciation to @SenatorRisch for meeting with @KristiNoem to discuss @INL’s control systems #cybersecurity capabilities and our longstanding work with @DHSgov. inl.gov/feature-story/…
.@INL provides invaluable research and innovation to our cyber defense and national security. Proud to have worked with @Sec_Noem to ensure INL can continue their critical cybersecurity efforts. risch.senate.gov/public/index.c…
The evil attack in North Idaho last month is a reminder of the dangers our brave first responders face. I am proud to introduce legislation to properly punish those who assault those who keep our communities safe.
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo of Idaho, along with Eric Schmitt of Missouri, have introduced the Graham Hoffman Act, a bill aimed at making it a federal crime to assault first responders. #Idahonews bit.ly/4lxyOGp