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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 177 · Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 22, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 167 · Protect and Serve Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 21, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 165 · Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 21, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 160 · Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 12, 2025): Became Public Law No: 119-18.
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 21, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 143 · Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 142 · Wildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S231-232)
S. 140 · Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 138 · VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 124 · Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35.
S. 122 · Qualified Immunity Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 112 · Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 94 · Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jan 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 6 · Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 22, 2025): Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 11. (CR S294-295)
S. 100 · Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jan 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 92 · Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S140)
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 22 · A resolution concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports.
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jan 13, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 21 · A resolution designating October 10, 2025, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jan 13, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 74 · Fair Play for Girls Act
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 19 · A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 9, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)