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BOISE – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the United Kingdom, France, and Germany initiated the snapback of UN sanctions on Iran at the Security Council today. “After years of Iranian nuclear extortion and terrorism, I am pleased our European allies have...

“This summer I was pleased to welcome eight exceptional interns to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,” said Chairman Risch. “The international community is navigating a multitude of complex foreign policy issues, and these interns had the unique opportunity to witness how the U.S. Senate strategizes and responds. I’m grateful for all the work...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, alongside Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Tim Kaine (D-VA.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), today introduced the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). This legislation seeks to...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced the introduction of new legislation to support President Trump’s efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine, push back on Russian aggression, and ensure America’s...

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below after the Committee passed over 50 of President Trump’s national security nominees. “I’m proud to say that in the first 6 months of President Trump’s term, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has passed a whopping 51...

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 titled, "Dismantling Transnational Criminal Organizations in the Americas". Witnesses included Christopher Urben, Managing Director, Nardello & Co and Assistant Special Agent in...

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. Nominees included Jason Evans for Under Secretary of State for Management, Thomas Rose for ambassador to Poland, William White for ambassador to Belgium, and Peter...

Washington, DC – 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 following statement to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina: "Today is the 31st anniversary of the Iran-backed...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and John Cornyn (R-Texas), today sent a letter to Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, and David Lammy, British...

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below on the Senate’s passage of the rescission package. “I, alongside Senate Republicans, took decisive action to uphold President Trump’s foreign policy and ensure American taxpayer dollars are not being used irresponsibly...

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below after the Committee passed the nominations of Anjani Sinha for ambassador to Singapore; Jeffrey Bartos for representative to the United Nations for Management and Reform; Lynda Blanchard for representative to the United...

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 titled, "Reforming the State Department to Compete in the 21st Century". "Secretary Rigas, thank you for being here with us. I know it’s not easy, but change is necessary, and moving...

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 Mike Waltz for Representative to the United Nations, John Arrigo for ambassador to Portugal, and Christine Toretti for ambassador to Sweden.  “Thank...

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...

Click the image above to watch Chairman Risch's floor speech. 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...