James E. Risch

• Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
• Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsChairman
• 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

Also serves on 10 subcommittees.

• 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. (opens in new tab)

  SRES 827 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement

  Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 30, 2026)

• 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. (opens in new tab)

  S 5374 · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

  Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. (Sep 16, 2026)

• 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". (opens in new tab)

  SRES 826 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Sports and Recreation

  Latest: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393) (Jul 30, 2026)

• Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)

  S 5254 · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Aug 5, 2026)

• Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)

  S 5266 · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Aug 5, 2026)

• CLEAN Act (opens in new tab)

  S 4960 · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Energy

  Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. (Jul 15, 2026)

• PEACE in Sudan Act (opens in new tab)

  S 4726 · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · International Affairs

  Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519. (Jul 27, 2026)

• SILVER Act (opens in new tab)

  S 4621 · Introduced May 21, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (May 21, 2026)

• A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day. (opens in new tab)

  SRES 719 · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Environmental Protection

  Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180) (Apr 30, 2026)

• 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. (opens in new tab)

  SRES 697 · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · International Affairs

  Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086) (Apr 28, 2026)

• A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union. (opens in new tab)

  SRES 841 · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · International Affairs

  Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Aug 6, 2026)

• Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)

  S 5362 · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 · International Affairs

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Aug 7, 2026)

• A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week". (opens in new tab)

  SRES 837 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

  Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Aug 6, 2026)

• Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)

  S 5347 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Law

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Aug 6, 2026)

• Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)

  S 5337 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Immigration

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Aug 6, 2026)

• Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)

  S 5179 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Education

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 30, 2026)

• 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act (opens in new tab)

  S 1289 · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Apr 3, 2025)

• Protecting American Taxpayers Act (opens in new tab)

  S 4952 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics

  Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452. (Jul 14, 2026)

• A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy". (opens in new tab)

  SRES 813 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion

  Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4274; text: CR S4269-4270) (Jul 23, 2026)

• RAAM Act (opens in new tab)

  S 5092 · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Jul 22, 2026)