James E. Risch

Party

Republican

Seat

Senator, ID

Term began

Jan 3, 2021

Website

www.risch.senate.gov

Office phone

202-224-2752

Social

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Voting record · Sponsored bills

Committee assignments

• Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
  • Energy
  • Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
  • Water and Power
• Senate Committee on Foreign Relations— Chairman
  • Africa and Global Health Policy— Ex Officio
  • East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy— Ex Officio
  • Europe and Regional Security Cooperation— Ex Officio
  • Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy— Ex Officio
  • Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism— Ex Officio
  • State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development— Ex Officio
  • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues— Ex Officio
• Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• Senate Select Committee on Ethics
• Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
• United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control

Sponsored bills

• S. 1254 In committee
  A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
• S. 5374 In committee
  A bill to facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387 of the Revised Statutes, and for other purposes.
• S. 5484 In committee
  Affordable HOMES Act of 2026
• S. 1257 In committee
  A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.
• S. 2753 In committee
  Urban Canal Modernization Act
• S. 5254 In committee
  Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026
• S. 5266 In committee
  Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026
• S.Res. 826 In committee
  A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
• S.Res. 827 In committee
  A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.
• S. 4726 In committee
  PEACE in Sudan Act

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Cosponsored bills

• S. 4395 Passed Senate
  Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
• S. 3257 Passed Senate
  John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
• S. 3258 Passed Senate
  Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026
• S. 4252 In committee
  WIPP Economic Assistance Assurance Act of 2026
• S. 5608 In committee
  Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026
• S.Res. 934 In committee
  A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
• S.Res. 942 Agreed to
  A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
• S.Res. 923 Agreed to
  A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
• S.Res. 912 In committee
  A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
• S.Res. 913 Agreed to
  A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.

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