WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below on President Donald Trump’s Executive Order removing certain sanctions from Syria. “This executive order marks another important step toward implementing President Trump’s...
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, gave the remarks below in a floor speech on the President’s authority to conduct strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
“Mr. President I rise today to oppose this unhelpful resolution.
“It...
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below following his attendance at today’s signing of the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, hosted by Secretary Rubio.
“President Trump and Secretary Rubio have shown crucial leadership in...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, John Cornyn (R-Texas), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions (CLEAR) Path Act, which would mitigate foreign influence on U.S. policymaking by prohibiting former...
POCATELLO, Idaho - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities:
“As President Trump has said over and over again – as have I – Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Why? A nuclear-armed Iran would without doubt spark a...
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the International Monetary Fund mission to Syria and Lebanon:
“With the recent conclusion of an International Monetary...
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement after the Committee passed Jacob Helberg for Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment; Andrew Puzder for Representative to the European Union; Paul Kapur for Assistant Secretary of State for...
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below following Israel’s airstrikes on Iran.
“First and foremost, I pray for the people of Israel and support its right to defend itself against a nuclear Iran. I have been closely in touch with the administration and the...
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and John Curtis (R-Utah) released the following statement regarding the ongoing wave of violence in Colombia, which has included an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe, and at least 15 bombings:
“The ongoing acts of violence...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee nominations hearing. Witnesses included Jacob Helberg to be Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment; Andrew Puzder to be Representative to the European...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, yesterday joined Michael Doran at the Hudson Institute to talk about the future of U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East.
On the ICC and destruction of Hamas:
“First of all, Israel is one of the most reliable allies we have. The more I deal with...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today held a committee business meeting during which members approved two nominations, nine bills, and one resolution. They released the following joint statement:
“Today, we were pleased to pass several...
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today held a committee business meeting during which members approved two nominations, nine bills, and one resolution.
Chairman Risch on Senate Foreign Relations Committee members vote to approve the nominations of Mr. Chris Pratt to be assistant...
WASHINGTON – This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will convene for one full committee hearing, one business meeting, and one subcommittee hearing.
Speaking Event at the Hudson Institute: The Future of U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East with Chairman Jim Risch
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: 1201 Pennsylvania...
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to recent developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo and...
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the remarks below in a floor speech on the humanitarian suffering in Gaza caused by Hamas.
"I reserve the right to object.
"First of all, we have no disagreement about the...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing review of the FY26 State Department budget request. The Honorable Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, gave testimony. Chairman Risch gave the following remarks: “I would like to say a...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-Del.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today introduced the International Nuclear Energy Act. This legislation aims to support the U.S....
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement ahead of the 30th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China’s abduction of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama. The Panchen Lama is both a key spiritual...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today thanked committee interns for their work during the spring term.
“This spring, I was glad to welcome seven exceptional interns to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,” said Risch. “They had the unique opportunity to witness how the Senate...