Senator Risch praises the Trump administration's review terminating the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project in Idaho.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has issued a statement praising the Interior Department's review that supports the termination of the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project, an initiative aimed at installing wind turbines across more than 100,000 acres in southern Idaho. Risch emphasized, "Lava Ridge is wrong for the Gem State," highlighting the project's opposition among local officials and communities.
According to Risch, the project faced sustained criticism from the Idaho Congressional Delegation and various stakeholders. Following the November 2024 election, he collaborated with former President Trump to create an executive order halting the project and directing a review for its termination. He proclaimed, "I made a promise to Idahoans that I would not rest until the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project was terminated."
Risch asserted that measures have been established to prevent similar projects in the future, including legislation aimed at removing taxpayer subsidies for unwanted wind initiatives and mandating a review of energy generation efficiency for large-scale projects like wind energy.
Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here.
James E. Risch Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that James E. Risch is worth $54.9M, as of August 6th, 2025. This is the 22nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Risch has approximately $928.6K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track James E. Risch's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Risch.
James E. Risch Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by James E. Risch:
- S.2647: A bill to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
- S.2562: A bill to promote fair and equal treatment by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration with respect to certain firearms industry applicants for assistance, and for other purposes.
- S.2427: Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act of 2025
- S.2401: 287(g) Program Protection Act
- S.2251: Say No to Indoctrination Act
- S.1902: ETAP Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by James E. Risch on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Risch.
James E. Risch Fundraising
James E. Risch recently disclosed $520.8K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 142nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 72.8% came from individual donors.
Risch disclosed $163.1K of spending. This was the 341st most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Risch disclosed $2.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 97th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track James E. Risch's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
