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.

• Affordable HOMES Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)

  S 5484 · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Energy

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 23, 2026)

• 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. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (Sep 30, 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 recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. (opens in new tab)

  SRES 942 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement

  Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271) (Sep 30, 2026)

• A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day". (opens in new tab)

  SRES 934 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Sports and Recreation

  Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5267) (Sep 30, 2026)

• Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)

  S 5608 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 30, 2026)

• A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week". (opens in new tab)

  SRES 923 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Agriculture and Food

  Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176) (Sep 29, 2026)

• 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. (opens in new tab)

  SRES 912 · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  Latest: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074) (Sep 28, 2026)

• A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. (opens in new tab)

  SRES 913 · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · Congress

  Latest: 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) (Sep 28, 2026)

• 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. (opens in new tab)

  SRES 891 · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Education

  Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4949-4950) (Sep 23, 2026)

• A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona. (opens in new tab)

  SRES 897 · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Congress

  Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952) (Sep 23, 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)