(From the Desk of Senator James E. Risch, February 12, 2026)
Last week, I asked thousands of Idahoans to send me their questions about my work for the Gem State in the U.S. Senate.
Today, I want to answer some of the most common questions I received.
Q: What is your position on the SAVE Act?
I am an original cosponsor of the SAVE Act and will continue working to make it law. We already have to show identification for many daily tasks, registering to vote and casting a ballot should be no different.
Q: Is there a way to lower costs for families on a national level?
The Biden administration’s reckless spending and overregulation fueled 40-year high inflation and pushed our national debt to a record $38 trillion. Republicans have already taken steps to reverse this and lower costs for Idahoans by:
- Delivering historic tax cuts for working families;
- Rolling back costly regulations;
- Expanding American energy production; and
- Cutting more than $1.7 trillion in wasteful, inflationary spending through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act and rescission package.
More is needed, that’s why I have introduced several bills to force federal agencies to justify every dollar they request, cut red tape, unleash U.S. energy, and pass a balanced budget.
Q: Will the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act get a vote?
I am an original cosponsor of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. Once it passes the Senate Judiciary Committee, it will go to the full Senate. I look forward to voting for this legislation so Idahoans with concealed carry permits can exercise their rights in states with similar laws.
Thank you to every Idaho who sent in a question. It’s an honor to serve you and make Idaho’s voice heard in the U.S. Senate.
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