Floor SpeechCeremonial2026-07-29

RECOGNIZING TITAN BATTERIES

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On 2026-07-29, Senator James E. Risch (R-ID) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING TITAN BATTERIES" in the Senate.

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RECOGNIZING TITAN BATTERIES

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 124 (Wednesday, July 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 124 (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4333-S4334] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING TITAN BATTERIES Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, as a member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. Today, I am proud to honor Titan Batteries in Pocatello as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for July 2026. Trent Clawson founded Titan Batteries in 2015 after learning that no commercially available drone battery could power a cross-country flight. He took matters into his own hands and began building high- performance, long-range batteries in the unfinished basement of his then-home in Bentonville, AR. Four years later, in May of 2019, Trent moved the business to Idaho, where his wife grew up. As he became acquainted with the production process, Trent made the decision to keep all manufacturing right here in the Gem State. That investment paid off, as Titan quickly expanded from 11 employees to more than 80 in only 6 months. Now, Titan engineers batteries for drone manufacturers supplying the U.S. military and other critical defense programs. Every battery design is crafted specifically to meet the unique demands of the mission it will power [[Page S4334]] and support America's fleet of drones. Titan's success is proof that American ingenuity and domestic manufacturing remain strong, encouraging more companies to keep their supply chain in the U.S. Congratulations to Trent and the Titan Batteries team on being recognized as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for July 2026. Your dedication to excellence makes Idaho proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and success. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING TITAN BATTERIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 124 (Wednesday, July 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 124 (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4333-S4334] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING TITAN BATTERIES Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, as a member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. Today, I am proud to honor Titan Batteries in Pocatello as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for July 2026. Trent Clawson founded Titan Batteries in 2015 after learning that no commercially available drone battery could power a cross-country flight. He took matters into his own hands and began building high- performance, long-range batteries in the unfinished basement of his then-home in Bentonville, AR. Four years later, in May of 2019, Trent moved the business to Idaho, where his wife grew up. As he became acquainted with the production process, Trent made the decision to keep all manufacturing right here in the Gem State. That investment paid off, as Titan quickly expanded from 11 employees to more than 80 in only 6 months. Now, Titan engineers batteries for drone manufacturers supplying the U.S. military and other critical defense programs. Every battery design is crafted specifically to meet the unique demands of the mission it will power [[Page S4334]] and support America's fleet of drones. Titan's success is proof that American ingenuity and domestic manufacturing remain strong, encouraging more companies to keep their supply chain in the U.S. Congratulations to Trent and the Titan Batteries team on being recognized as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for July 2026. Your dedication to excellence makes Idaho proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and success. ____________________