U.S. Congress - Senator Jim Risch, Idaho (R) 
Senator James Risch
Republican • Idaho • 1st Term • Sworn In 2009
- 3 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 66 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 15 of 100)
- 215 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 22 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 32 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Michael Crapo
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Sen. Sherrod Brown
- Votes with party 84%
- Abstains: 2%
Sponsored Bills
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S.460 - Education for All Act of 2011Introduced Mar 02, 2011 15 Views
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Education from promulgating or enforcing regulations or guidance regarding gainful employment.
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S.333Senate Passed Oct 21, 2011 15 Views
A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Little Wood River Ranch.
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S.334Senate Passed Oct 21, 2011 18 Views
A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir.
Co-sponsored Bills
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S.3252Introduced May 24, 2012 35 Views
A bill to provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoti...
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S.3249Introduced May 24, 2012 44 Views
A bill to require a report on the designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.475Senate Passed May 25, 2012 79 Views
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.
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S.J.Res.41Introduced May 24, 2012 69 Views
A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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S.Res.470Introduced May 23, 2012 43 Views
A resolution designating July 28, 2012, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
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S.3228Introduced May 23, 2012 44 Views
A bill to require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act of 2011 on January 2, 2013.
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S.3221Introduced May 23, 2012 88 Views
A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees.
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S.Res.469Senate Passed May 21, 2012 49 Views
A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of small business concerns in the United States during National Small Business Week, which be...
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S.3199 - JOLT Act of 2012Introduced May 17, 2012 92 Views
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to stimulate international tourism to the United States and for other purposes.
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S.J.Res.40Introduced May 15, 2012 61 Views
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rules submitted by the Depar...
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S.Res.454Introduced May 10, 2012 64 Views
A resolution commending the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy hosting the Third International Conference on Nuclear P...
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S.3083 - Responsible Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Act of 2012Introduced May 10, 2012 35 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the re...
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S.3053Introduced May 09, 2012 42 Views
A bill to require Regional Administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Sen...
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S.2371 - Rewarding Achievement and Incentivizing Successful Employees ActIntroduced Apr 26, 2012 13 Views
A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees.
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S.2368 - Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2012Introduced Apr 25, 2012 18 Views
A bill to ensure economy and efficiency of Federal Government operations by establishing a moratorium on midnight rules during a President's f...
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S.2365 - Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability ActIntroduced Apr 25, 2012 53 Views
A bill to promote the economic and energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
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S.Con.Res.37Introduced May 16, 2012 117 Views
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the ap...
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S.2245 - Preserve the Waters of the United States ActIntroduced Mar 28, 2012 29 Views
A bill to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States.
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S.2242 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2012Introduced Mar 28, 2012 32 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes.
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S.2248 - Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands ActIntroduced Mar 28, 2012 29 Views
A bill to clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State.
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S.2221 - Preserving America's Family Farms ActIntroduced Mar 21, 2012 26 Views
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing a proposed rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 relating to child labor.
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S.2213 - Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012Introduced Mar 20, 2012 129 Views
A bill to allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.
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S.2166 - Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance ActIntroduced Mar 07, 2012 13 Views
A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize technical assistance to small public water systems, and for other purposes.
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S.2173 - National Right-to-Work ActIntroduced Mar 08, 2012 34 Views
A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such a...
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S.Res.386Senate Passed Mar 05, 2012 21 Views
A resolution calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.
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S.J.Res.36Introduced Apr 24, 2012 134 Views
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Nation...
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S.Res.380Introduced Feb 16, 2012 191 Views
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons c...
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S.2118 - Health Care Bureaucrats Elimination ActIntroduced Feb 17, 2012 34 Views
A bill to remove unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats from seniors' personal health decisions by repealing the Independent Payment Advisory Bo...
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S.2103 - District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActIntroduced Mar 13, 2012 40 Views
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
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S.2081 - Extended Unemployment Benefits Reform Act of 2012Introduced Feb 09, 2012 8 Views
A bill to require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended unemployment be...
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S.2066 - Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities ActIntroduced Feb 02, 2012 19 Views
A bill to recognize the heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on Federal public land and ensure continued opportunities for ...
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S.2062 - Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012Introduced Feb 02, 2012 16 Views
A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to repeal certain provisions relating to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws, a...
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S.2058Introduced Feb 01, 2012 18 Views
A bill to close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve the effectiveness of sanctions on Iranian trade in petroleum products.
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S.2054 - Stop the Outrageous Pay at Fannie and Freddie ActIntroduced Feb 01, 2012 16 Views
A bill to suspend the current compensation packages for the senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and to establish compensation for...
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S.2046 - Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform ActIntroduced Jan 31, 2012 30 Views
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements of the visa waiver program and for other purposes.
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S.2041Introduced Feb 07, 2012 25 Views
A bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight.
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S.2043 - Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2012Introduced Jan 30, 2012 54 Views
A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide religious conscience protections for individuals and organizations.
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S.2036Introduced Jan 26, 2012 17 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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S.2040Introduced Jan 26, 2012 3 Views
A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a point of order to prohibit an increase or other modification of the public...
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S.J.Res.34Introduced Jan 23, 2012 14 Views
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section...
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S.Res.349Senate Passed Dec 17, 2011 18 Views
A resolution commemorating and honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families as the offic...
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S.1997 - FHA Bailout Protection Act of 2011Introduced Dec 15, 2011 58 Views
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from providing extra support to the Federal Housing Administration.
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S.1988 - Supporting Home Owner Rights Enforcement ActIntroduced Dec 14, 2011 21 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider private landownership and private use of...
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S.1975 - No More IMF Bailouts ActIntroduced Dec 08, 2011 39 Views
A bill to repeal the authority to provide certain loans to the International Monetary Fund, to prohibit loans to enable the Fund to provide fi...
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S.1957 - Taxpayers Right to Know ActIntroduced Dec 07, 2011 20 Views
A bill to provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs, ...
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S.1936 - Implementation of Simpson-Bowles Spending Reductions Act of 2011Introduced Dec 01, 2011 31 Views
A bill to adopt the seven immediate reforms recommended by the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to reduce spending and ...
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S.1932Introduced Dec 01, 2011 27 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of State to act on a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
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S.1906 - Cabin Fee Act of 2011Introduced Mar 22, 2012 23 Views
A bill to modify the Forest Service Recreation Residence Program as the program applies to units of the National Forest System derived from th...
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S.1904 - Welfare Reform Restoration ActIntroduced Nov 17, 2011 20 Views
A bill to provide information on total spending on means-tested welfare programs, to provide additional work requirements, and to provide an o...
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S.Res.330Senate Passed Nov 16, 2011 16 Views
A resolution designating January 27, 2012, as a national day of remembrance for Americans who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind ...
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