- Mr. James E. Risch
- Current Republican Senator
- Idaho
- Age: 83
- Phone: (202) 224-2752
- Official Website
Vicki and I are praying for the safety of all crew members involved in today’s crash at Mountain Home AFB. We are grateful for the quick arrival of our medical teams and first responders.
Dirk Kempthorne dedicated his life to serving Idaho and America. I was honored to know Dirk, call him a friend, and join Idahoans in remembering his incredible legacy this week. Esto Perpetua, my dear friend. https://t.co/OCwQfGWihb
On Armed Forces Day, we thank and celebrate the brave men and women across our six branches of military. We are forever grateful to them for unwavering commitment and sacrifice to our great nation. https://t.co/2T4aN2o2oC
It is impossible to ever thank our veterans enough for their service to our nation. I sat down with KTVB in Boise to discuss some of the ways I’m working to strengthen the benefits and resources Idaho’s veterans and military families earned and rightfully deserve. https://t.co/sdJeMjUwIT
As National Police Week comes to an end, we take today to honor our peace officers who gave their lives in service to our communities. May we always remember their courage, service, and dedication to protecting others. https://t.co/rzY0QkXarc
This is great news for Idaho families. I’m proud to have passed my BUST Fentanyl Act into law last year to strengthen our crack down on illicit fentanyl crossing our borders and will continue fighting to keep our communities free of this deadly drug. https://t.co/ig4tND3wPU
Our law enforcement officers are always on call, ready to assist, and keep us safe. Thank you to all of our police officers and first responders who work around the clock to protect our communities! https://t.co/rpzrGQIyX6
VA facilities are a direct line to the services our nation promised to veterans and military families. This historic investment in the Boise VA Medical Center and facilities nationwide ensures those who stepped up to serve have access to the care and benefits they rightfully deserve. https://t.co/nDVf3OdfoQ
Our law enforcement officers go above and beyond every day to keep our communities safe. This National Police Week, join me in thanking the brave men and women who have answered the call to protect the Gem State https://t.co/aJS94C0t75
Congratulations to Coeur d’Alene’s Ryan Drappo on his appointment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy! Nominating Idaho’s best and brightest to our service academies is one of my greatest honors. Good luck, Ryan! You make Idaho and our nation proud. https://t.co/c7DKFiwQKH
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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Committee on Foreign Relations (Chairman)
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Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
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Select Committee on Ethics
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Select Committee on Intelligence
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United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
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SRES.719 - 2026-04-30
A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day. -
SRES.697 - 2026-04-28
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. -
S.4108 - 2026-03-17
Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act -
S.3814 - 2026-02-10
ARC Act of 2026 -
SRES.573 - 2025-12-18
A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom. -
SRES.536 - 2025-12-08
A resolution designating December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day". -
S.3085 - 2025-10-30
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025 -
S.2960 - 2025-10-01
Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act -
S.2904 - 2025-09-18
SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026 -
S.2813 - 2025-09-16
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| Congress | Years | Chamber | Role | State | District |
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| 119th Congress | 2025–present | Senate | Senator | Idaho (ID) | — |
| 118th Congress | 2023–2025 | Senate | Senator | Idaho (ID) | — |
| 117th Congress | 2021–2023 | Senate | Senator | Idaho (ID) | — |
| 116th Congress | 2019–2021 | Senate | Senator | Idaho (ID) | — |
| 115th Congress | 2017–2019 | Senate | Senator | Idaho (ID) | — |
| 114th Congress | 2015–2017 | Senate | Senator | Idaho (ID) | — |
| 113th Congress | 2013–2015 | Senate | Senator | Idaho (ID) | — |
| 112th Congress | 2011–2013 | Senate | Senator | Idaho (ID) | — |
| 111th Congress | 2009–2011 | Senate | Senator | Idaho (ID) | — |
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