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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 1692 · Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission (ROOT) Act
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 8, 2025 · Health
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1675 · Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1672 · Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1662 · Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 1651 · Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 23, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 206 · A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
Introduced May 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2778)
Introduced May 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 202 · A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758-2759)
S.Res. 201 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758)
S. 1600 · Save Healthcare Workers Act
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1547 · America the Beautiful Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
S.Res. 194 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2025 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2719)
S.Res. 193 · A resolution designating April 2025 as "Financial Literacy Month".
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2710; text: CR S2718-2719)
S. 1532 · A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 186 · A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
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)
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1467 · Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jun 17, 2025): Held at the desk.
S. 1415 · Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2565-2566)
S. 1404 · Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1384 · Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1336 · Jobs in the Woods Act
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Apr 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.Res. 159 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458)
S.J.Res. 45 · 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Introduced Apr 4, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.