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.
Source: Wikipedia →Terms of Service
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 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.
119-SRES-827Crime and Law EnforcementJul 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
119-S-5374Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAug 7, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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".
119-SRES-826Sports and RecreationJul 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393)
Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026
119-S-5254Foreign Trade and International FinanceAug 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026
119-S-5266Armed Forces and National SecurityAug 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
CLEAN Act
119-S-4960EnergyJul 15, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
PEACE in Sudan Act
119-S-4726International AffairsJul 27, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
SILVER Act
119-S-4621Finance and Financial SectorMay 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.