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Jim Risch

Jim Risch

US Senator · Statewide

202-224-2752 risch.senate.gov
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268 Votes
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Biography

Jim Risch, born on May 3, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a Republican politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Idaho since 2009. He has held various significant positions, including Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Idaho. Known for his pragmatic decision-making, Risch has been recognized as the "Most Conservative" Senator by the National Journal.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education:

    • Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of Idaho
    • Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law

  • Political Experience:

    • Ada County Prosecuting Attorney
    • Idaho State Senator
    • Majority Leader and President Pro Tempore during tenure
    • Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
    • Governor of Idaho
    • U.S. Senator from Idaho
    • Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
    • Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
    • Chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee

Throughout his career, Risch has been a staunch advocate for conservative policies, focusing on issues such as tax reform, energy development, and national security.

Committees

17 assignments
Caucus on International Narcotics Control member
Caucus on International Narcotics Control member
Energy and Natural Resources member
Energy and Natural Resources Committee Energy member
Energy and Natural Resources Committee Public Lands, Forests and Mining member
Energy and Natural Resources Committee Water and Power member
Foreign Relations Committee Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions and International Economic, Energy and Environmental Policy ex officio
Foreign Relations Committee Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism ex officio
Foreign Relations Committee State Department and USAID Management, International Operations and Bilateral International Development ex officio
Foreign Relations chair
Foreign Relations Committee Africa and Global Health Policy ex officio
Foreign Relations Committee East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy ex officio
Foreign Relations Committee Europe and Regional Security Cooperation ex officio
Foreign Relations Committee Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues ex officio
Select Committee on Ethics member
Select Committee on Intelligence member
Small Business and Entrepreneurship member

At a glance

Office
US Senator
District
Statewide
Born
May 3, 1943 (83 years old)
Mailing
483 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510