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Jim Risch

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Jim Risch is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Idaho since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Risch previously held the position of lieutenant governor of Idaho from 2006 to 2009 and served in the Idaho State Senate from 2002 to 2006. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as government accountability and land management, reflecting the interests of his constituents in Idaho.

Jul 18, 2025

Congress must hold the Fed accountable and pull back the curtain on the actions of this unelected Washington establishment.

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Jul 17, 2025

I’ve got a hold on and I’m going to continue to have that hold for a lot of different reasons.

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Jun 30, 2025

Senator Lee has withdrawn the sale of public lands provision. The people of Idaho have been clear—we do NOT support the sale of our public lands to the highest bidder. I am proud to help lead the effort to remove this provision from the…

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Jun 20, 2025

This was a precise, limited strike, which was necessary and by all accounts was very successful.

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Jun 18, 2025

First and foremost, this is not our war. This is Iran’s war.

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May 1, 2025

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-01
Apr 29, 2025

Mr. President, on a more credible note, I hope, I am here to speak on two noms that we have coming up. There is going to be a vote on confirmation of Thomas Barrack to be Ambassador for Turkiye and a vote on Tilman Fertitta for the…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-29
Apr 29, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that we move immediately to the vote on the two nominations. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Barrack nomination?

Congressional Record · 2025-04-29
Apr 29, 2025

Mr. President, I come to the floor today in support of our friend David Perdue's nomination to be Ambassador to China. This is certainly one of the most important nominations and appointments that will come across this floor, and the…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-29
Apr 29, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Fertitta nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Congressional Record · 2025-04-29
Apr 28, 2025

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-28

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