Jim Risch
@SenatorRisch
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U.S. Senator for Idaho
Boise
Joined January 2013
After spending the holidays with my family at home in the Gem State, I’m back in Washington, D.C. to put the needs of Idaho first. Come behind the scenes of my typical day as a U.S. Senator!
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Access to healthcare shouldn’t depend on where you live. Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, Idaho will receive $185 million to strengthen rural hospitals, providers, and Idahoans in every corner of the Gem State. https://t.co/hjMbNBvUq8
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Glad to have worked with Superintendent Critchfield to ensure Idaho’s community schools remain funded and DEI-free.
kmvt.com
The U.S. Department of Education has reversed its previous decision and will continue funding a federal grant program that supports essential staff in Idaho’s community schools.
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Happy New Year! 2026 marks America’s 250th birthday. I invite all Idahoans to join me in reflecting on our nation’s history and looking forward to our bright future. May 2026 be full of blessings and success!
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Wishing all Idahoans a Merry Christmas and a blessed holiday season!
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On top of all these wins, the NDAA will expand and improve our military recruitment and readiness. The U.S. will be stronger and safer under the FY2026 NDAA!
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Our service academies develop not only strong soldiers, but also talented athletes. Our servicewomen deserve a level playing field, and I am proud to support this year’s NDAA that will ban men from playing in women’s sports at our academies.
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The NDAA puts our servicemembers FIRST. The men and women of our military, especially those at Mountain Home Air Force Base and Gowen Field, work endlessly to protect our way of life. They are more than deserving of the 3.8% pay raise outlined in this provision!
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The NDAA protects Idaho’s farmland from bad actors looking to purchase land near military bases, intelligence sites, and national labs. This provision protects American agriculture and national security.
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Illicit fentanyl flooding into the U.S. has taken the lives of too many Idahoans. The inclusion of my BUST FENTANYL Act will help crack down on the import of this deadly drug and its precursors.
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My International Nuclear Energy Act, which will enhance U.S. nuclear energy leadership and combat China and Russia’s growing influence. Nuclear power is Idaho’s creation, and we will continue to lead on the world stage with the help of this provision.
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THREAD: The Senate’s passage and @POTUS's quick action to sign this year’s NDAA into law ensures our military remains mission-ready and able to protect and defend our nation. I was proud to lead a number of key provisions that strengthen our national security, including:
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Cyber-enabled sabotage is no longer just a theme in sci-fi movies, but a real threat to national security. My opinion in the Washington Times breaks down how Congress and President Trump are leveraging capabilities like those at the @INL to protect the U.S. from foreign threats.
washingtontimes.com
The United States is facing an unprecedented threat — not of hostile troops or ships on the horizon but on the digital battlefield.
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It was great meeting with Idaho Farm Bureau’s new president, Matt Dorsey, this afternoon to discuss Idaho agriculture!
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Bureaucratic regulations crush small businesses and drive up prices for every American. By cutting red tape, @SBA_Kelly is restoring common sense and lowering costs for Idaho’s hardworking small businesses.
The Biden Administration’s regulatory state created 350+ hours of new paperwork for small businesses. SBA’s new Deregulation Strike Force is designed to cut those regulations – to bring costs down on Main Street, and in every household across our country.
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The USS Idaho is one step closer to commissioning! Dubbed “The Gem of the Fleet,” this nuclear-powered submarine will become the 5th vessel named for the state when it commissions next year.
idahonews.com
The future USS Idaho has reached a major milestone. The U.S. Navy has officially accepted the delivery of the nuclear-powered submarine, named after the Gem Sta
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The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights guide our nation and make the U.S. the greatest place to live. Today, we celebrate 234 years of the Bill of Rights safeguarding our freedoms and liberties.
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Vicki and I join the Jewish community in mourning the horrific attack in Australia over the weekend. May the Hanukkah season bring healing and hope in this time of darkness.
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For 389 years, the National Guard has served our nation and our communities with unwavering dedication. Thank you to the brave men and women of the @IDNationalGuard who are Always Ready, Always There.
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