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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.Res. 80 · A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S990; text: CR S981-982)
S.J.Res. 18 · A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 9, 2025): Became Public Law No: 119-10.
S. 587 · Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S977-978)
S. 567 · First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 23, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 15, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 557 · 1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 546 · Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 19, 2025 · Native Americans
Latest action (Dec 15, 2025): Held at the desk.
S. 545 · Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 372.
S. 544 · Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 334.
S. 537 · Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Feb 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 533 · National Right-to-Work Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 20, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Feb 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S862)
S. 522 · Credit Union Board Modernization Act
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 16 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 485 · Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 478 · Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35.
S. 472 · Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 333.
S. 460 · Supporting Made in America Energy Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 449 · Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S794)
S.J.Res. 12 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S. 401 · Fair Access to Banking Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 382 · Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 364 · Hearing Protection Act
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 356 · Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Became Public Law No: 119-58.
S. 339 · Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 20, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jan 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.