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119th Congress

James E. Risch

Senator, Idaho

Party
  • Republican
Born
May 3, 1943 (age 83)
In Congress
Senate since 2009
Term Ends
January 3, 2027
Office Phone
202-224-2752
Website
risch.senate.gov

Committees

  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Foreign Relations Chairman
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Senate Select Committee on Ethics
  • Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
  • United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control

Who Is James E. Risch?

James E. Risch is a Republican senator from Idaho in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2009. Born May 3, 1943, Risch is 83. Risch sponsored 61 bills and resolutions this Congress.

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Floor Speeches

Risch spoke on the floor 313 times on 100 session days in the 119th Congress.

  • Senate, September 24, 2026, 143 wordsArms Sales Notification
    Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
    That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
  • Senate, September 24, 2026, 143 wordsArms Sales Notification
    Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
    That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
  • Senate, September 24, 2026, 143 wordsArms Sales Notification
    Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
    That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
  • Senate, September 24, 2026, 143 wordsArms Sales Notification
    Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
    That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
  • Senate, September 24, 2026, 143 wordsArms Sales Notification
    Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
    That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
  • Senate, September 17, 2026, 143 wordsArms Sales Notification
    Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
    That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
  • Senate, September 17, 2026, 143 wordsArms Sales Notification
    Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
    That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
  • Senate, September 17, 2026, 154 wordsArms Sales Notification
    Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
    That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
  • Senate, September 15, 2026, 143 wordsArms Sales Notification
    Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
    That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
  • Senate, September 15, 2026, 151 wordsArms Sales Notification
    Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may be reviewed. The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
    That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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Questions About James E. Risch

Is James E. Risch still in Congress?

Yes. James E. Risch is serving as senator from Idaho in the 119th Congress.

What party is James E. Risch?

James E. Risch is a Republican.

When is James E. Risch up for reelection?

Risch's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

How old is James E. Risch?

James E. Risch was born May 3, 1943 and is 83.

What committees is James E. Risch on?

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (Chairman); 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.