U.S. Senator · ID-Senate · REPUBLICAN

James E. Risch

c/o bioguide R000584 · FEC S8ID00092

DW-NOMINATE

+0.55

Congress 119 · 860 votes

Accountability

Data: 12%

Bills shown / sponsored

133

Roll-call votes on record

Statements ingested

Top donors tracked

“What they’ve put forward”

Row 01 c/o S/119/5374 · ▲ 28 days

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“Real” · Article I Awaiting Framers

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.

Sponsor: James E. Risch, ID-Senate, R

Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Awaiting Synthesis

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Row 02 c/o S/119/5254 · ▲ 30 days

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“Real” · Article I Awaiting Framers

Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026

Sponsor: James E. Risch, ID-Senate, R

Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Would Pass

Civil Nuclear Export Competitiveness and Safeguards Act of 2025

This bill honors Democratic priorities of nonproliferation and environmental safety by limiting financing to countries with strong nonproliferation commitments and requiring advanced, safer reactor designs. It honors Republican priorities of supporting U.S. exports, energy domina…

Funding: Existing Export-Import Bank reserves Up to $5 billion total over Sunset 5y Oversight: Department of State (non 2 citations

Path: Estimated House: 275-300 votes (170-190 Democrats + 105-110 Republicans); Senate: 65-70 votes (45-48 Democrats + 20-22 Republicans, with some centrists from both sides supporting the safeguards).

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Row 03 c/o S/119/5266 · ▲ 30 days

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“Real” · Article I CONSTITUTIONAL

Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026

Sponsor: James E. Risch, ID-Senate, R

Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Framers’ confidence: 0.75

The bill is constitutional as it falls within Congress's enumerated powers under Article I, Section 8 to raise and support Armies, regulate military forces, and provide for the common defense. The adjustment of recoupment rules for separati

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Awaiting Synthesis

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Row 04 c/o SRES/119/827 · ▲ 36 days

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“Real” · Article I Awaiting Framers

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.

Sponsor: James E. Risch, ID-Senate, R

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Would Pass

SAAMI Centennial Recognition Act of 2025

Honors both Democratic priorities of recognizing voluntary safety standards and industry accountability, and Republican priorities of celebrating private-sector initiative and avoiding new federal spending or mandates. No regulatory burden, no new taxes, and no expansion of feder…

Funding: None – no federal funds appropriated $0 Sunset 5y Oversight: Government Accountabilit 2 citations

Path: Unanimous consent in both chambers – ~435-0 in House, ~100-0 in Senate – as a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact, but with a sunset to ensure it does not become permanent law without review.

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Row 05 c/o SRES/119/826 · ▲ 36 days

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“Real” · Article I Awaiting Framers

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".

Sponsor: James E. Risch, ID-Senate, R

Policy area: Sports and Recreation

“AI Consensus” · Bipartisan Draft Would Pass

National Shooting Sports Education Grant Act of 2026

Democratic priorities: supports youth education, public safety training, and community-based programs; uses a competitive grant model with oversight and accountability. Republican priorities: honors small firearms manufacturers and shooting sports heritage, respects state control…

Funding: General fund of the Treasury, author $10,000,000 per fiscal year Sunset 5y Oversight: Government Accountabilit 4 citations

Path: House ~260 votes: 150 Democrats (education, safety) + 110 Republicans (heritage, federalism); Senate ~65 votes: 45 Democrats + 20 Republicans (moderates and oversight-minded).

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Voting record on record

“How they voted”

Yea

67%

Nay

31%

Abstain

Not voting

Floor + Extensions of Remarks

“What they’ve said”

2026-08-07 · SENATE

CLOTURE MOTION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4542] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the clerk wil…

2026-08-07 · SENATE

Russia Sanctions (Executive Session)

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4534-S4538] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] Russia Sanctions Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I fully support taking tougher action against Russia. They have waged a deadly, years long …

2026-08-07 · SENATE

LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4538-S4540] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION ______ SUPPORTING EARLY-CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS' DEDUCTIONS ACT The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, …

2026-08-07 · SENATE

EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION (Executive Session)

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4540-S4542] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will resume executive session in consideration of nom…

2026-08-07 · SENATE

AGOA EXTENSION ACT--Continued

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4553-S4555] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AGOA EXTENSION ACT--Continued (Mr. MORENO assumed the Chair.) The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lee). The majority leader. Unanimous Consen…

FEC schedule_a — top contributions

“Who funds them”

WINRED

ORG · 18 receipts

$131,602

NRSC

PTY · 1 receipt

$62,000

2025 SENATORS CLASSIC COMMITTEE

COM · 2 receipts

$59,453

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC

PAC · 7 receipts

$49,000

GLACIER BANK OF IDAHO

ORG · 7 receipts

$38,391

ONE TEAM SENATE MAJORITY

PAC · 2 receipts

$30,657

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