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

  Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4393) (Jul 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

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

• Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act (opens in new tab)

  S 4108 · Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security

  Latest: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (Apr 29, 2026)

• ARC Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)

  S 3814 · Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · Energy

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Feb 10, 2026)

• A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom. (opens in new tab)

  SRES 573 · Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · International Affairs

  Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927) (Dec 18, 2025)

• A bill to clarify that for purposes of Federal nondiscrimination requirements applicable to education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance, discrimination prohibited under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is based on the biological reality of sex. (opens in new tab)

  S 5179 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026

  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

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

• Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act (opens in new tab)

  S 5048 · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Energy

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Jul 21, 2026)

• Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)

  S 4395 · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Apr 27, 2026)

• Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)

  S 5025 · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · International Affairs

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Jul 16, 2026)

• Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act (opens in new tab)

  S 4838 · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Labor and Employment

  Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 18, 2026)

• A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. (opens in new tab)

  SRES 801 · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · Congress

  Latest: Star Print ordered on the resolution. (Jul 16, 2026)