James E. Risch
Republican Senator — Idaho
25 bills176 cosponsored$850K raised851 votes recorded
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Legislation
SRES 794cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3194; text: CR S3218)
S 4880cosponsor
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 787cosponsor
A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3214)
S 4873cosponsor
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 by limiting nonmilitary foreign assistance to organizations that provide or promote abortion, promote gender ideology, or promote discriminatory equity ideology, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S 4801cosponsor
A bill to amend laws relating to duty performed by members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
SRES 770cosponsor
A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2792; text: CR S2791-2792)
S 4775cosponsor
A bill to amend the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to clarify liability protections for firearms and associated manufacturers and retailers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 4726sponsor
A bill to promote efforts to bring about stability and security in Sudan, and for other purposes.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S 4671cosponsor
A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 755cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
S 4621sponsor
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to reduce systemic risk while increasing geographical diversity and competition with respect to depositories for the storage of precious metals, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S 4576cosponsor
A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SRES 739cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
SRES 723cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
SRES 719sponsor
A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180)
SRES 709cosponsor
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2175)
S 4427cosponsor
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed standard with respect to heat injury and illness prevention, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 703cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
SRES 697sponsor
A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
SRES 696cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2085-2086)
Voting Record
609 yea219 nay23 missed
Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 185
Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 196
Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
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Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$850K
Small donors $114KLarge individual $0PACs $736K
Spent $0Cash $0
2024 cycle$262K
Small donors $42KLarge individual $0PACs $220K
Spent $0Cash $0
2022 cycle$182K
Small donors $34K
Committees
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy
- Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
- Water and Power
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
chair- Africa and Global Health Policy
- East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
- Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
- Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
- Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
- State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
- Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
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
Activity Timeline
StatementsLegislationVotes
SRES 787: A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
cosponsor2026-06-24
legislation
S 4880: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-06-24
legislation
SRES 794: A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
cosponsor2026-06-24
legislation
Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 185
nay2026-06-24
vote
Service History
Senate2021-01-03 — 2027-01-03Republican
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