James E. Risch
Republican Senator, Idaho
50 bills259 cosponsored$3.8M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “Senator Risch received his bachelor’s degree in forestry and Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho.” source
Career
- “Senator Risch is a rancher, small business owner, and former senior partner of the Risch Goss Insinger Gustavel Law firm.” source
Public service
- “he was elected to two terms as Ada County Prosecuting Attorney.” source
- “He went on to serve in the Idaho State Senate” source
- “his peers elected him as Republican Majority Leader and President Pro Tempore.” source
- “In 2006, Senator Risch became Idaho’s 31st Governor.” source
- “Now in his third term in the U.S. Senate” source
- “Senator Risch was twice elected as Idaho’s Lieutenant Governor.” source
Family
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Legislation
SRES 934cosponsor
A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5267)
S 5608cosponsor
A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SRES 942cosponsor
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271)
SRES 923cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
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)
SRES 912cosponsor
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.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
SRES 891cosponsor
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.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4949-4950)
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S 5484sponsor
A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S 5374sponsor
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.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S 5362cosponsor
A bill to direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 837cosponsor
A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S 5337cosponsor
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for extensions of detention of certain aliens ordered removed, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5347cosponsor
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to modify the composition of certain judicial circuits, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5266sponsor
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide flexibility in the recoupment of separation pay, severance pay, and readjustment pay from members of the Armed Forces receiving veterans' disability compensation.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S 5254sponsor
A bill to modify the prohibition on financing of civil nuclear energy by the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
SRES 826sponsor
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".
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393)
S 5179cosponsor
A bill to clarify that for purposes of Federal nondiscrimination requirements applicable to education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance, discrimination prohibited under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is based on the biological reality of sex.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 827sponsor
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.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 813cosponsor
A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4274; text: CR S4269-4270)
Voting Record
657 yea232 nay26 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
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The 2026 race · Class 2
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- James E RischUnknown· this member$4.9M raised
- Todd Baker AchillesIndependent$1.6M raised
- Denny LaveRepublican$171K raised
- Joshua S RoyRepublican$58K raised
- David Jordan RothDemocratic$15K raised
- Joe EvansRepublican$8K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$3.8M
Small donors $171KLarge individual $2.2MPACs $1.1M
Spent $3.4MCash $2.8M
2024 cycle$632K
Small donors $42KLarge individual $268KPACs $220K
Spent $462KCash $2.4M
2022 cycle$441K
Small donors $34KLarge individual $137KPACs $148K
Spent $386KCash $2.2M
2020 cycle$2.9M
Small donors $397KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $1.2M
Spent $1.8MCash $2.2M
2018 cycle$236K
Small donors $100Large individual $116KPACs $98K
Spent $230KCash $1.1M
2016 cycle$161K
Small donors $2KLarge individual $70KPACs $73K
Spent $220KCash $1.1M
2014 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $355KLarge individual $721KPACs $899K
Spent $1.2MCash $1.1M
2012 cycle$395K
Small donors $38KLarge individual $204KPACs $152K
Spent $194KCash $232K
2010 cycle$459K
Small donors $123KLarge individual $73KPACs $141K
Spent $448KCash $32K
2008 cycle$3.6M
Small donors $941KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $851K
Spent $3.6MCash $22K
Top Contributors
BGR GROUP$15K
ACCESS INDUSTRIES$14K
ALLIANTGROUP$14K
WILMERHALE$13K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$13K
HUNTER ENGINEERING$12K
THE INVUS GROUP LLC$11K
RIVERBEND INDUSTRIES$11K
ALPHA SERVICES LLC$10K
LAGOS LAGOS, PLL$9K
Committees
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy
- Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
- Water and Power
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
chair- Africa and Global Health Policy
- East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
- Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
- Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
- Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
- State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
- Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
SRES 934: A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 942: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5608: A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
yea2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
yea2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
yea2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
yea2026-09-30
vote
SRES 923: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
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Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
nay2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
nay2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
SRES 912: 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.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
nay2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
nay2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
H. Con. Res. 89
nay2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
yea2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-24
vote
SRES 897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
S 5484: A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-23
legislation
SRES 891: 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.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
yea2026-09-23
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-22
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
yea2026-09-22
vote
Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
yea2026-09-17
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
yea2026-09-17
vote
Motion to Proceed to S. 4668
yea2026-09-17
vote
Service History
Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
Senate2015-01-06, 2021-01-03Republican
Senate2009-01-06, 2015-01-03Republican
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