James E. Risch

Senator from Idaho

James Risch, the junior senator from Idaho, has compiled a record in Congress centered on opening public lands and waters to energy and mineral leasing, eliminating federal energy efficiency mandates, maintaining U.S. military operations against Iran, and curbing federal spending.

Voted on 890 of 916 roll calls this Congress. Wrote 61 bills and resolutions; of the 49 bills, none has passed a chamber yet. Cosponsored 330 bills.