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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 4117 · Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 626 · A resolution designating March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S851; text: CR S804)
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 10, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 3984 · United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
S.Res. 622 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S712)
S. 3940 · Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.Res. 613 · A resolution recognizing the Army-Navy football game as America's Game.
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S689; text: CR S687)
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 3916 · Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 3915 · Specialty CROP Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 3863 · Pay Less at the Pump Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S611)
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 23, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 523.
S.Res. 592 · A resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 29, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397; text: CR S381)
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 2, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 3713 · No Climate Treaties Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 28, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S347)
S.Res. 587 · A resolution designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week".
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S294)
S. 3697 · SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S292)
S.Res. 585 · A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell.
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S261)
S. 3650 · Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3532 · State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 545 · A resolution designating December 6, 2025, as "National Miners Day".
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8696-8697; text: CR S8677)
S. 3456 · Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S. 3436 · Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Held at the desk.
S. 3366 · Back the Blue Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.