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Republican
· U.S. Senate · Idaho
James Risch
Serving since 2009. Currently representing Idaho in the U.S. Senate.
Years in office
17
Senate
Votes this Congress
100
recorded
Aligns with majority
94%
on 97 decided
Raised this cycle
–
not on ballot
How they vote vs. the majority
Of 97 decided roll-call votes this Congress, the member voted with the majority outcome on 91 and against on 6.
Voted with majority outcome (91)Voted against majority (6)
Recent votes that matter
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YEA
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271
YEA
On the Nomination PN1078
YEA
On the Cloture Motion PN1078
YEA
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500
YEA
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file)
Where the money comes from
Top contributing sources, current cycle
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Committee assignments
16 assignments · Source: Senate.gov
Africa and Global Health Policy
Subcommittee
East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
Subcommittee
Energy
Subcommittee
Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Subcommittee
Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Subcommittee
Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Subcommittee
Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Member
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Chair
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Member
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Member
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Member
State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Subcommittee
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Member
Water and Power
Subcommittee
Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Subcommittee
Reach James’s office
Official channels · Source: Congress.gov
Washington office
(202) 224-2752
Official website
risch.senate.gov
Office
483 Russell Senate Office Building
Cosponsored legislation
Bills James has signed on to support
Co-Sponsored Legislation
5362Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 7, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Introduced: Aug 6, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 6, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 6, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 29, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Protecting American Taxpayers Act
Introduced: Jul 23, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
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Securities disclosures
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