James E. Risch
Republican · Senate · Idaho
Recent Votes
How Risch actually voted on recorded roll calls — not what they've said about it.
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Bills Sponsored
Legislation this member personally introduced — the clearest signal of what they're actually pushing for.
S5484: Affordable HOMES Act of 2026
Sep 23, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.
Sep 30, 2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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.
SRES942: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Sep 30, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271)
SRES934: A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
Sep 30, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5267)
S5608: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026
Sep 30, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SRES923: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Sep 29, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
SRES912: A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
Sep 28, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)
SRES913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Sep 28, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
SRES891: A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.
Sep 23, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4949-4950)
SRES897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Sep 23, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
SRES841: A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
Aug 6, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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
Sep 16, 2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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.