James Risch

James Risch

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
International Affairs18%
Commerce3%
Water Resources Development2%
Crime and Law Enforcement2%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that James Risch has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
S 3814
ARC Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

In Committee
SRES 573
A resolution expressing the need for the United States' continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)

In Committee
SRES 536
A resolution designating December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)

Active
S 3085
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 2960
Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.

Active
S 2904
SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.

Active
S 2813
FIRE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 2753
Urban Canal Modernization Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

In Committee
Amendment 3832
Senate Amendment 3832

Senate Amendment 3832 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3830
Senate Amendment 3830

Senate Amendment 3830 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3820
Senate Amendment 3820

Senate Amendment 3820 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3792
Senate Amendment 3792

Senate Amendment 3792 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3791
Senate Amendment 3791

Senate Amendment 3791 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3793
Senate Amendment 3793

Senate Amendment 3793 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3779
Senate Amendment 3779

Senate Amendment 3779 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3765
Senate Amendment 3765

Senate Amendment 3765 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3767
Senate Amendment 3767

Senate Amendment 3767 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3766
Senate Amendment 3766

Senate Amendment 3766 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3717
Senate Amendment 3717

Senate Amendment 3717 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3716
Senate Amendment 3716

Senate Amendment 3716 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3658
Senate Amendment 3658

Senate Amendment 3658 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3624
Senate Amendment 3624

Senate Amendment 3624 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3628
Senate Amendment 3628

Senate Amendment 3628 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3629
Senate Amendment 3629

Senate Amendment 3629 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3627
Senate Amendment 3627

Senate Amendment 3627 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3625
Senate Amendment 3625

Senate Amendment 3625 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3626
Senate Amendment 3626

Senate Amendment 3626 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3622
Senate Amendment 3622

Senate Amendment 3622 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3617
Senate Amendment 3617

Senate Amendment 3617 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3620
Senate Amendment 3620

Senate Amendment 3620 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3623
Senate Amendment 3623

Senate Amendment 3623 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3614
Senate Amendment 3614

Senate Amendment 3614 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3616
Senate Amendment 3616

Senate Amendment 3616 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3621
Senate Amendment 3621

Senate Amendment 3621 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3619
Senate Amendment 3619

Senate Amendment 3619 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3618
Senate Amendment 3618

Senate Amendment 3618 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3615
Senate Amendment 3615

Senate Amendment 3615 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3613
Senate Amendment 3613

Senate Amendment 3613 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3608
Senate Amendment 3608

Senate Amendment 3608 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3438
Senate Amendment 3438

Senate Amendment 3438 was filed.

Filed
S 2647
International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 2562
Equal Shot Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

In Committee
SRES 342
A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4829)

In Committee
S 2427
Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

In Committee
S 2401
287(g) Program Protection Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 2251
Say No to Indoctrination Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
Amendment 2403
Senate Amendment 2403

Senate Amendment 2403 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2402
Senate Amendment 2402

Senate Amendment 2402 was filed.

Filed
S 1902
ETAP Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

In Committee
S 1801
International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.

Active
S 1774
Protecting Minors in Federal Health Plans Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 1698
Small Business Disaster Coordination Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

In Committee
S 1612
No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 1556
Zero Based Regulations Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 1583
AUSSOM Funding Restriction Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 1579
PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.

Active
S 1521
Stand with Israel Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
SRES 187
A resolution celebrating the 153rd anniversary of Arbor Day.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2669-2670)

Active
S 1478
Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.

Active
S 1254
A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

In Committee
S 1257
A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

In Committee
S 1228
A bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

In Committee
S 1169
Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 1054
United States African Development Foundation Dissolution Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
Amendment 1247
Senate Amendment 1247

Senate Amendment 1247 was filed.

Filed
S 884
ATF Transparency Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
SRES 116
A resolution celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1609)

In Committee
S 860
BUST FENTANYL Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 54.

Active
S 771
End FEMA Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
SRES 98
A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.

Active
S 707
No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
SRES 90
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1314)

In Committee
SRES 86
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 56.

Active
S 592
Simplifying Subcontracting Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

In Committee
S 509
Future Logging Careers Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 334
American Values Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 265
Freedom from Government Surveys Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 227
PEACE Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 182
Northwest Energy Security Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 181
A bill to require agencies submit zero-based budgets.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 119
No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 145
Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 89
Sporting Firearms Access Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 37
VALOR Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 5421
ARC Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 5303
Stand with Israel Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 5224
Modern Firearm Safety Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 5131
STRATEGIC Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 5003
VALOR Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 4999
A bill to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638.

Active
S 4936
A bill to require a study relating to the Minidoka National Historic Site.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634.

Active
S 4960
Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 4770
Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
Amendment 3096
Senate Amendment 3096

Senate Amendment 3096 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2899
Senate Amendment 2899

Senate Amendment 2899 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2900
Senate Amendment 2900

Senate Amendment 2900 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2881
Senate Amendment 2881

Senate Amendment 2881 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2711
Senate Amendment 2711

Senate Amendment 2711 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2712
Senate Amendment 2712

Senate Amendment 2712 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2709
Senate Amendment 2709

Senate Amendment 2709 was filed.

Filed

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