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)
61 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
S. 2251 · Say No to Indoctrination Act
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced May 22, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (May 22, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 1801 · International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025
Introduced May 19, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 18, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.
S. 1774 · Protecting Minors in Federal Health Plans Act
Introduced May 15, 2025 · Health
Latest action (May 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1698 · Small Business Disaster Coordination Act
Introduced May 8, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S. 1612 · No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025
Introduced May 6, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 1583 · AUSSOM Funding Restriction Act of 2025
Introduced May 1, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 1579 · PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 18, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
S. 1556 · Zero Based Regulations Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1521 · Stand with Israel Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 187 · A resolution celebrating the 153rd anniversary of Arbor Day.
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2669-2670)
S. 1478 · Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 18, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.
S. 1257 · A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · Water Resources Development
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 631.
S. 1254 · A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · Water Resources Development
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 1228 · A bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
S. 1169 · Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1054 · United States African Development Foundation Dissolution Act
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 116 · A resolution celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1609)
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 28, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 54.
S. 771 · End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · Emergency Management
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 98 · A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 28, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.
S. 707 · No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 90 · An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Feb 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1314)
S.Res. 86 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 28, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 56.