WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act to allow critical mineral production to continue in the West. This legislation would address the recent Rosemont judicial decision, which could upend responsible mining projects by prohibiting mining-support activities, like waste or processing, on lands that do not contain economically  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 25, 2023: U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senate colleagues in introducing the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. The legislation allows critical mineral production to continue in the West. This legislation would address the recent Rosemont judicial decision, which could upend responsible mining projects by prohibiting mining-support activities, like waste or processing, on lands that do not contai  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 26, 2023: The U.S. Senate passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) opposing the Biden administration's new regulation on heavy-duty vehicle emissions. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) voted against implementing the Biden administration's rule. "America's trucking industry already adheres to numerous regulations reducing emissions," said Crapo. "This rule may dramatically increase the cos  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 26, 2023: U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) introduced a vote of no confidence resolution, a historic measure that outlines the many ways U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has failed to fulfill the basic duties of his office. The resolution indicates the Senators' lack of confidence in the Secretary's ability to k  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 25, 2023: U.S. Senators Mike Crapo, Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) introduced a resolution of disapproval today to overturn a misguided rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) that will drastically increase costs for American farmers. The senators were joined by 24 other Senators upon introduction. "Every day Idaho's farmers are asked to do more with less," said Crapo. "Overt  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 25, 2023: This evening marks the beginning of Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's 75th Independence Day. Since 1948, Israel has displayed great resilience and strength against its opposition and oppressors. House Republicans recognize the importance of Israel's independence for the Jewish community and the advancement of global democracy. Together, we celebrate this milestone. HOUSE REPUBLICANS' HISTORY OF SUPP  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy issued the following testimony by Richard Boardman, a directorate fellow at Idaho National Laboratory, involving a hearing on March 23, 2023, entitled "Unleashing American Power: The Development of Next Generation Energy Infrastructure": * * * Chairman Williams, Ranking member Bowman, and members of the committee, thank you for this opportunity to discuss these topics, which are of great importance to our na  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 27, 2023: The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary today advanced the nomination of Judge Amanda K. Brailsford to serve as U.S. District Court Judge in Idaho. The Committee supported her nomination by voice vote. Her nomination now goes before the full Senate for consideration, the final step in the confirmation process. Idaho's U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch issued the following joint stateme  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following statement on April 27, 2023: * * * The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary today advanced the nomination of Judge Amanda K. Brailsford to serve as U.S. District Court Judge in Idaho. The Committee supported her nomination by voice vote. Her nomination now goes before the full Senate for consideration, the final step in the confirmation process. Idaho's U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo issued the following joint st  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release on April 28, 2023: U.S. Senators and Co-Chairs of the Senate Working Forests Caucus Angus King (I-Maine) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) celebrated today, April 28, 2023 as the 151st Arbor Day. Earlier in the week, the Senate unanimously passed the King-Risch resolution officially designating the day which recognizes the importance of forests and encourages the planting of trees across the United States. "Forest  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01) released the following statement on the Limit Save Grow Act: "With the Limit Save Grow Act, House Republicans are following through on their promise to get our fiscal house in order," Fulcher said. "It is now time for President Biden to engage with Congress to find a solution that addresses our reckless spending and mounting debt. "The president's refusal to negotiate endan  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 25, 2023: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act to allow critical mineral production to continue in the West. This legislation would address the recent Rosemont judicial decision, which could upend responsible mining projects by prohibiting mining-support activities, like waste or processing, on lands that do not contain econo  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 26, 2023: The U.S. Senate passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) opposing the Biden administration's new regulation on heavy-duty vehicle emissions. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) voted against implementing the Biden administration's rule. "The EPA's proposed rule on heavy-duty vehicle emissions will cause vehicle prices to soar, and will ultimately hurt families who will be forced   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 26, 2023: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) introduced a vote of no confidence resolution, a historic measure that outlines the many ways Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has failed to fulfill the basic duties of his office. The resolution indicates the Senators' lack of confidence in the Secretary's ability to  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 25, 2023: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution of disapproval today to overturn a misguided rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) that will drastically increase costs for American farmers. The senators were joined by 24 other Senators upon introduction. "The Biden administration's proposed wage rule for temporary agricultural workers  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following column on April 24, 2023: * * * Idaho Heroism Recognized In Our Nation's Capital On the evenings of February 12-17, 2023, a lone bugler dressed in historic uniform stood amid the World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., and played the reflective and heartrending Taps in honor of Idaho's own Private Thomas Croft Neibaur of Sugar City, Idaho. This daily tribute honors Americans who served in World War I, and all of our serv  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 26, 2023: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the administration's decision to establish a Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG): "We welcome the administration's decisi  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2023: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah), chairman and ranking member of the SFRC Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, were joined today by fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 25, 2023, and letter: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their concern regarding Lebanon's ongoing political stalemate. Highlighting the consequences of Lebanon's frozen presidential selection pro  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 26, 2023: U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on the FY2024 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) budget. The witness was The Honorable Samantha Power, administrator of USAID. Ranking Member Risch gav  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2023: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-Del.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution yesterday that condemns the human rights record of the government of Eswatini and the killing of Eswatini human rights activist Thulani Maseko in January  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Judge Amanda Brailsford to the District of Idaho by voice vote for consideration by the full Senate. "Judge Amanda Brailsford's nomination embodies the good-faith cooperation that the American people expect when filling vacancies on the federal bench. She is experienced in both criminal and civil law  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on April 27, 2023: U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution today that condemns the human rights record of the government of Eswatini and the killing of Eswatini human rights activist Thulani Maseko in January. Today's resolution urges Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen to co  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2023: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in addition to Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Chairman and Ranking Member of the SFRC Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, were joined toda  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 25, 2023: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their concern regarding Lebanon's ongoing political stalemate. Highlighting the consequences of Lebanon's frozen presidential selection process in d  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 26, 2023: Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today announced the recent hiring of Jessica Hammond through the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program, a two-year fellowship opportunity for veterans to work in congressional offices. Hammond will work in Simpson's Twin Falls district office and help military and veteran constituents successfully navigate interactions with federal, state, and local governm  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 24, 2023: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Chairman of the SFRC Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in addition to Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the SFRC Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, a  more