James E. Risch
Senator · ID · R
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 6, 2009
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Senator · ID · R
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 6, 2009
Official websiteContact formBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
331 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S. 977 · End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 12, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced Mar 12, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 970 · Helping More Families Save Act
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1666-1667)
S. 966 · Traveler's Gun Rights Act
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 963 · Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 961 · Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 912 · Securing American Agriculture Act
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 907 · Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 10, 2026 · Law
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 873 · Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 28, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
S. 862 · HBOT Access Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 858 · Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-104.
S.Con.Res. 8 · A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1463)
S. 812 · A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 811 · RTP Full Funding Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 807 · Guarding Readiness Resources Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 796 · Book Minimum Tax Repeal Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1431)
S. 714 · Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 335.
S. 697 · Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Feb 24, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 89 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.
Introduced Feb 21, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Feb 21, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136-1137)
S.Res. 88 · A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
Introduced Feb 21, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 21, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136)
S. 674 · Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 645 · North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Held at the desk.
S.Res. 81 · A resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S982)