James Risch

Bio

James Risch is a Republican U.S. Senator from Idaho, serving since 2009. Born in 1943. Has sponsored 650 bills and cosponsored 2,874 over their time in Congress.

Official site

www.risch.senate.gov ↗

Washington office

483 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 · (202) 224-2752

In Congress since

2009

2026 election

Result · Candidate page

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Committees

• Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsChairman
• Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
• Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• Senate Select Committee on Ethics
• Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
• United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control

Bills they sponsored recently

• S. 5484: Affordable HOMES Act of 2026 (Sep 23, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.)
• S. 5374: A bill to facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387 of the Revised Statutes, and for other purposes. (Aug 7, 2026 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment…)
• S. 5254: Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026 (Aug 5, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.)
• S. 5266: Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026 (Aug 5, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.)
• S.Res. 827: A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition. (Jul 30, 2026 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.)
• S.Res. 826: A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month". (Jul 30, 2026 · Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393))
• S. 4960: CLEAN Act (Jul 14, 2026 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and…)
• S. 4726: PEACE in Sudan Act (Jun 9, 2026 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.)
• S. 4621: SILVER Act (May 21, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.)
• S.Res. 719: A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day. (Apr 30, 2026 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble…)

650 sponsored and 2,874 cosponsored in all. Congress.gov ↗

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