James E. Risch
Republican · Senate · Idaho
Recent Votes
How Risch actually voted on recorded roll calls — not what they've said about it.
No recorded votes ingested yet for the current session.
Bills Sponsored
Legislation this member personally introduced — the clearest signal of what they're actually pushing for.
SRES827: 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.
S5374: 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 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SRES826: 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)
S5254: Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026
Aug 5, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S5266: Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026
Aug 5, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S4960: CLEAN Act
Jul 15, 2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
S4726: PEACE in Sudan Act
Jul 27, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
S4621: SILVER Act
May 21, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
SRES719: 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 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180)
SRES697: A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship.
Apr 28, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
S4108: Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
Apr 29, 2026 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Bills Cosponsored
Legislation this member signed onto but didn't write themselves.
S5362: Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026
Aug 7, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Aug 6, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S5347: Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 2026
Aug 6, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S5337: Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026
Aug 6, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S5179: Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
Jul 30, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Apr 3, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
Jul 14, 2026 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
SRES813: A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
Jul 23, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4274; text: CR S4269-4270)
S5092: RAAM Act
Jul 22, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S5048: Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act
Jul 21, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S4395: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Apr 27, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
Jul 16, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S4838: Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act
Jun 18, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Jul 16, 2026 — Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S4880: Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026
Jun 24, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: Congress.gov, the official record of the U.S. Congress. Roll-call vote positions for both chambers are on the roadmap for this page — sponsored/cosponsored data reflects the current Congress.