James E. Risch

Senator from Idaho

James Risch, junior senator from Idaho, stands for opening public lands to mineral and energy leasing, canceling federal environmental regulations, and supporting economic sanctions abroad while opposing the withdrawal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran.

Voted on 877 of 903 roll calls this Congress. Wrote 61 bills and resolutions; of the 49 bills, none has passed a chamber yet. Cosponsored 324 bills.