James E. Risch

Idahoans understand Idaho’s environment best. Thanks to our commonsense, science-driven approach, grizzly bear populations have recovered in the Gem State. Increasing state authority to manage griz...

Vicki and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. Lindsey was a dear friend and colleague whose warmth, humor, and unwavering dedication to public service will be deeply...

It was an honor to attend the Warhawk Air Museum’s Kilroy Coffee Klatch yesterday and celebrate the Borbonus Family Foundation’s generous $500,000 gift. This grant continues Private First Class Joh...

Another major milestone for Idaho and American nuclear leadership! As the third reactor to go critical at the @INL this year, Aalo-X is reinforcing Idaho’s central role in the new era of nuclear in...

Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate 250 years of American excellence. Thanks to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for our freedoms, we live in the greatest nation on Earth. God B...

Vicki and I welcomed Idahoans and people from across the country at the Idaho booth at the @Freedom250 Great American State Fair today. It was a pleasure to share our love for Idaho’s culture, agri...

Happy 136th birthday to Idaho! From Bonners Ferry to Bear Lake, the Gem State is the best state in the nation, and I am proud to call it home. https://t.co/UpYOxvoGz7

Idaho is strong because of the people who call it home. Today, I’m launching the Idaho Service Spotlight to honor these outstanding Idahoans and shine a light on those making a difference in our co...

Happy Idaho Statehood Day! Vicki and I are so blessed to live in Idaho and work everyday to keep this beautiful state strong. https://t.co/Aou5TrK0hW

Around St. Maries, Hank Thornton is a legend. An Air Force veteran, Hank led the effort to establish the Veterans Outreach Center of Benewah County in 2018. Nearly a decade later, the Center is a l...

Once again, the Gem State and @INL are leading the way in nuclear innovation! Ahead of the July 4th goal, America’s third advanced nuclear microreactor has gone critical. Congratulations to Deploya...

A MAJOR victory for women and the Gem State! Idaho was the FIRST to pass a law protecting women’s sports and defend the promise of Title IX. Today, the Supreme Court upheld our law – ensuring our d...

🚨Idaho College Students🚨Interested in serving your community and learning about Congress? Come intern in my Washington, D.C. office this fall! Apply today at https://t.co/a7rX2ZTtsq https://t.co/aV...

The Supreme Court is due to decide its case on Idaho’s law banning men from women’s sports any day now. This commonsense law ought to be upheld under Title IX. I look forward to the decision and co...

As the birthplace of nuclear electricity and the site of the first advanced microreactor to go critical in 50 years, @INL is leading the way to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050. Great to hav...

Great meeting with some of Idaho’s outstanding National Guardsmen serving in our nation’s capital as we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. To the brave men and women ...

Yesterday, my @SenateGOP colleagues and I passed the landmark Road to Housing Act to cut red tape, increase housing supply, and lower costs for Idaho families. It is long past time we make homeowne...

Today marks 54 years of Title IX — a historic law that promised equal opportunities for every American woman and girl. More than half a century later, those protections are still under threat. I’m ...

Happy Father’s Day! There is no greater blessing than family and fatherhood. Thank you to all the dads who work hard each day to support, care for, and prepare their children for bright future!

Idaho’s sugar beet farmers are facing significant challenges due to unfair trade practices. While in Jerome, I met with local growers at Henry Farms to discuss my efforts to protect Idaho’s sugar b...