James E. Risch
RepublicanIdahoSenate
James Elroy Risch is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the junior United States senator from Idaho since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he served as lieutenant governor of Idaho under governors Dirk Kempthorne and Butch Otter, and briefly as governor between their terms.
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Senate · 2009–2011
Senate · 2011–2013
Senate · 2013–2015
Senate · 2015–2017
Senate · 2017–2019
Senate · 2019–2021
Senate · 2021–2023
Senate · 2023–2025
Senate · 2025–present
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A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to reduce systemic risk while increasing geographical diversity and competition with respect to depositories for the storage of precious metals, and for other purposes.
119-S-4621May 21, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day.
119-SRES-719Environmental ProtectionApr 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)
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.
119-SRES-697International AffairsApr 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)
Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
119-S-4108Armed Forces and National SecurityApr 29, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
ARC Act of 2026
119-S-3814EnergyFeb 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.
119-SRES-573International AffairsDec 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)
A resolution designating December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".
119-SRES-536EnergyDec 8, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025
119-S-3085Crime and Law EnforcementOct 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act
119-S-2960International AffairsOct 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
119-S-2904International AffairsFeb 10, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.