Portrait of James E. Risch

James E. Risch

U.S. Senator (Class 2)

State of ID · senate

Republicanfederal

17 years tenure

50 votes recorded

10 bills sponsored

Contact & Resources

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Sponsored Bills

SRES 826committee

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".

SRES 827committee

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.

SRES 719introduced

A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day.

SRES 697introduced

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.

S 5374committee

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 5484committee

Affordable HOMES Act of 2026

S 4726introduced

PEACE in Sudan Act

S 5254committee

Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026

S 4960introduced

CLEAN Act

S 5266committee

Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026

Voting Record

50 total

Yea 86%Nay 12%Other 2%

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

Dec 18, 2001

YEA

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Alexander C. Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

Dec 18, 2001

YEA

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Bass to be Assistant Secretary of Defense

Dec 18, 2001

YEA

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

Dec 18, 2001

YEA

Confirmation: En Bloc Nominations as Provided for Under the Provisions of S. Res. 532

Dec 18, 2001

YEA

SJRES 82A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".

Dec 18, 2001

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for Under the Provisions of S. Res. 412

Dec 17, 2001

YEA

Confirmation: Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Dec 17, 2001

YEA

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Dec 17, 2001

YEA

Confirmation: Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Dec 17, 2001

YEA

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