Jim Risch addresses National FFA Week and security concerns for Idahoans abroad
Senator Jim Risch posted on February 23, 2026 about celebrating National FFA Week and providing guidance for Idahoans impacted by security operations in Mexico.
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Jim Risch details legislative actions supporting Idaho’s small businesses
Senator Jim Risch shared updates on February 19, 2026 about his legislative efforts benefiting Idaho’s small businesses.
Jim Risch highlights tax cuts and support measures for Idaho’s small businesses
Senator Jim Risch shared updates on February 19, 2026 about new tax relief measures and legislative actions supporting small businesses in Idaho.
Lawmakers urge Taiwan legislature to boost defense spending amid rising tensions with China
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.), along with Representatives Young Kim (R-Calif.-40) and Ami Bera (D-Calif.-06), have sent a bipartisan letter to Taiwan’s Legislative…
Jim Risch highlights Idaho’s nuclear leadership and advocates for veterans’ rights
Senator Jim Risch marked Presidents’ Day with a celebratory message and discussed Idaho’s contributions to nuclear energy research between February 16-18, 2026.
Industry voices back bipartisan ARC Act aiming at expanding US commercial nuclear capacity
Last week, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced the Accelerating Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act, a bill aimed at establishing a risk reduction program for new commercial…
Jim Risch addresses Idaho agriculture security, voter ID law, and public land conservation
Senator Jim Risch used social media on February 11-12, 2026, to highlight his positions on Idaho’s agricultural land security, support for voter ID legislation, and initiatives for public land conservation…
Senator Risch addresses nominations at Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing in Washington.
Single-vehicle rollover crash in Meridian results in one fatality
At around 3:23 a.m. on February 12, 2026, Ada County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash near the intersection of South Meridian Road and East Columbia Road…
Jim Risch promotes ARC Act and Idaho’s role in U.S. energy security
Senator Jim Risch underscored the importance of nuclear power and Idaho’s mineral resources through posts on February 10-11, 2026.
Risch and Gallego introduce bill supporting investment in advanced U.S. nuclear reactors
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) have introduced the Accelerating Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act, a bill aimed at encouraging investment in new commercial nuclear reactors by reducing…
Senate Foreign Relations Committee schedules nominations hearing for State Department posts
This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a nominations hearing to consider candidates for key roles in the State Department.
Three people arrested in Star on burglary and conspiracy charges
On February 8, 2026, law enforcement officers responded to a reported burglary in progress at a residence near W. Shortcreek Dr. and N. Desert Lily Dr. in Star, Idaho.
Jim Risch highlights support for women’s sports protections and addresses inflation concerns
U.S. Senator Jim Risch used recent social media posts (February 4-6, 2026) to address support for women’s sports protections in Idaho, comment on inflation affecting residents’ cost of living, and…
Senators Risch and Shaheen meet with Congolese president on peace accords
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen, who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of…
Jim Risch highlights veterans’ services, family finance plans, and gun rights in recent posts
Senator Jim Risch posted on February 2 and February 3, 2026 about progress on veterans’ benefits processing times in Idaho, new financial tools for families called Trump accounts, and support…
Senator Risch comments on new U.S.-India trade agreement
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement regarding the recent trade agreement between the United States and India.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee schedules hearings on terrorism and European energy security
This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold two subcommittee hearings in Washington.
Senators introduce bill requiring Senate approval for U.S. participation in climate agreements
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and 22 other Republican senators in introducing the No Climate Treaties Act.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances nominees and foreign policy bills
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced that the committee approved four nominees and ten pieces of legislation during its business meeting on January 29.…
Senator Risch names Survival Garden Seeds as January Small Business of the Month
U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named Survival Garden Seeds, based in Rigby, as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for January 2026.
Senator Risch opens hearing on U.S.-Venezuela policy following Maduro extradition
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, opened a committee hearing on U.S. policy towards Venezuela with remarks focusing on recent U.S. actions in the country.
Jim Risch highlights election security, Holocaust remembrance, and forestry leadership in recent posts
Senator Jim Risch addressed topics including election integrity legislation, Holocaust remembrance, and forest management in posts dated January 26-27, 2026.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee schedules hearings on Venezuela policy and key nominations
This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is scheduled to hold a full committee hearing and a business meeting in Washington.
Senator Risch calls for review of US-Uganda ties after disputed election
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has commented on Uganda’s recent elections, describing them as lacking legitimacy and expressing concern over the country’s political direction.…