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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 295 · A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 23 through June 29, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the growth of women's sports.
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.Res. 288 · A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.
Introduced Jun 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jan 7, 2026): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 6/18/2025 S3474)
Introduced Jun 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Held at the desk.
S.Res. 270 · A resolution designating June 6, 2025, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3322; text: CR S3319-3320)
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 1991 · Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 10, 2025): Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
S. 1983 · No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 1949 · Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.J.Res. 56 · Life Month Resolution
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1934 · Securing Energy Supply Chains Act
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.Res. 255 · A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United States Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond of Missouri.
Introduced May 22, 2025 · cosponsored May 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (May 22, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141-3142; text: CR S3124-3125)
S.Res. 253 · A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.
Introduced May 22, 2025 · cosponsored May 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 22, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3124)
S.Res. 250 · A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
Introduced May 22, 2025 · cosponsored May 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (May 22, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3122-3123)
S.Res. 246 · A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.
Introduced May 22, 2025 · cosponsored May 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 22, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3108-3109; text: CR S3120)
S. 1829 · STOP CSAM Act of 2025
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 15, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 106.
S.Res. 238 · A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 11 through May 17, 2025.
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3003; text: CR S3012-3013)
Introduced May 15, 2025 · cosponsored May 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1756 · Conscience Protection Act of 2025
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored May 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S. 1748 · Kids Online Safety Act
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Aug 5, 2026): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S.Res. 221 · A resolution congratulating the College of Idaho Yotes for winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Basketball National Championship.
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2899-2900)
S.Res. 220 · A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2898-2899)
S. 1725 · Healthy Dog Importation Act
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 1715 · Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Introduced May 12, 2025 · cosponsored May 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.