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SB54 - A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.
Mike Crapo, James E. Risch
Last updated 3 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#law
SB65 - Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
John Cornyn, John Thune, Thom Tillis
Last updated 3 months ago
47 Co-Sponsors
A bill to allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.
STATUS
Introduced
#crime-and-law-enforcementSB24 - A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office".
Mike Crapo, James E. Risch
Last updated 3 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#government-operations-and-politics
SB9 - Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
Thomas H. Tuberville, James E. Risch, Ron Johnson
Last updated 3 months ago
44 Co-Sponsors
A bill to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
STATUS
Introduced
#sports-and-recreation
SB5 - Laken Riley Act
Katie Boyd Britt, James E. Risch, Eric Schmitt
Last updated 3 months ago
54 Co-Sponsors
A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Passed
#immigration
SB6 - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
James Lankford, Jim Banks, John Thune
Last updated 3 months ago
47 Co-Sponsors
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.
STATUS
Introduced
#crime-and-law-enforcement
SB42 - Build the Wall Act of 2025
John Barrasso, James Lankford, Cynthia M. Lummis
Last updated 3 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
A bill to establish the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund and to transfer unobligated amounts from the Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to such Fund to construct and maintain physical barriers along the southern border.
STATUS
Introduced
#immigration
SB119 - No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act
James E. Risch, Cynthia M. Lummis, Steve Daines
Last updated 3 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to discontinue the collection by the Federal Government of firearm transaction records of discontinued firearms businesses, to require the destruction of such already collected records, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
#crime-and-law-enforcementSB100 - Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
Thomas H. Tuberville, Ted Cruz, John Peter Ricketts
Last updated 3 months ago
29 Co-Sponsors
A bill to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act.
STATUS
Introduced
#finance-and-financial-sectorSB37 - VALOR Act of 2025 Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act of 2025
James E. Risch, Michael F. Bennet, John Barrasso
Last updated 3 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
A bill to promote democracy in Venezuela, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
#international-affairsBIOGRAPHY
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Senator from US Congress district SD-ID
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BIRTH
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ABOUT
James E. Risch is a seasoned American politician, currently serving as a United States Senator from Idaho, representing the Republican Party. Elected to the Senate in 2009, Risch has been a dedicated advocate for conservative values and policies that benefit the people of Idaho. He previously held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Idaho, showcasing his commitment to public service and governance. A businessman by trade, Risch has leveraged his experience to promote economic development and job creation within his district. Known for his strong stances on national security and fiscal responsibility, Risch continues to be an influential voice in Congress, navigating complex political landscapes while prioritizing the needs of his constituents. His Votesmart ID is 2919.read less
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