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U.S. SENATE

James E. Risch

RepublicanIdahoCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source

What they said 6

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Expand domestic energy supply, nuclear infrastructure, and hydropower

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Risch supports strengthening America’s domestic energy supply to meet growing demand and reduce reliance on foreign nations. He identifies stronger nuclear energy infrastructure and defending hydropower from dam-breaching efforts as priorities.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
I am a leading voice on strengthening America’s nuclear energy infrastructure and defending hydropower from activist dam breaching efforts.
Original date
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Collected
11/10/2026
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Defend funding for law enforcement

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Risch supports maintaining funding for law enforcement agencies and opposes efforts to abolish or defund police. He says he will continue to defend law enforcement.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Return natural-resource management authority to states and local leaders

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Risch says he will continue fighting to give state and local leaders more authority over natural-resource management. He cites his work with President Trump to stop the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project as an example.

Context: The statement concerns natural-resource management authority; it does not specify which powers or processes should change.

Sources & original wording
I will continue to fight for the return of more authority to state and local leaders on natural resource management.
Original date
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Collected
11/10/2026
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Secure the southern border and enforce immigration laws

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Risch supports efforts to secure the border, enforce immigration laws, and hold criminals accountable. He opposes returning to what he calls the Biden-era policy of open borders.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
I have always supported efforts to secure our border, enforce our immigration laws, and hold criminals accountable.
Original date
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Collected
11/10/2026
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Support Idaho agriculture

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Risch says he supports defending rangeland and Idaho’s water, preserving multiple-use provisions, cutting taxes, and removing unnecessary government regulations. He presents these measures as part of his efforts on behalf of Idaho agriculture and farming families.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
From defending rangeland, Idaho’s water, and multiple-use provisions to cutting taxes and stripping away unnecessary government regulations
Original date
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Collected
11/10/2026
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Reduce barriers for small businesses

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Risch says he will continue advocating for small businesses by cutting red tape, keeping taxes low, and reducing government interference. He presents these steps as support for local businesses and their success.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
I will continue to advocate for the needs of our small businesses by cutting red tape, keeping taxes low, and getting government out of the way of your success.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026