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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

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3,094 records where Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years

Bill· SS. 4117 (119th)referred

Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2026

Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026 This bill directs the General Services Administration to establish a program under which a federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired firearm from the agency that issued the firearm to the officer.

Bill· SS. 3984 (119th)open

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 2026

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through FY2028. The commission is an independent federal commission tasked with monitoring international religious freedom conditions, reviewing U.S. government policy, and making policy recommendations. 

Bill· SS. 3985 (119th)referred

State Boating Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 2026

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 622 (119th)passed

A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2026

This resolution supports the designation of February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Week. It also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the chartering of Alaska as a State FFA Association of the National FFA Organization.

Bill· SS. 3938 (119th)referred

TAP Promotion Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2026

TAP Promotion Act This bill requires that pre-separation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program include a presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also requires the VA to annually report on the presentation to (1) identify veterans service organizations that participate, (2) provide the number of members of the Armed Forces who attend, and (3) provide any recommendations for changes to the presentation.

Bill· SS. 3917 (119th)referred

The Dalilah Law

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 2026

Bill· SS. 3915 (119th)referred

Specialty CROP Act of 2026

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 2026

Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act of 2026 or the Specialty CROP Act of 2026 This bill expands the annual reporting requirements for the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program to require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide specific information on the competitiveness of U.S. exports of specialty crops. Specifically, the bill modifies the requirements for a congressionally mandated annual report on U.S. specialty crop trade issues to require USDA to report specific information on acts, policies, and practices of foreign countries that constitute significant barriers to, or distortions of, U.S. exports of specialty crops. Further, USDA must consult with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the report. Before preparing the report, USDA, in coordination with the USTR, must seek comments from the public and the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables. Under the bill, USDA must submit the report to Congress in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. The unclassified portion of the report must be publicly available.

Bill· SS. 3916 (119th)referred

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 2026

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act This bill prohibits federal funding of, or support for, state databases that list (1) firearms lawfully owned or possessed by individuals, or (2) individuals who lawfully own or possess firearms.

Bill· SS. 3814 (119th)referred

ARC Act of 2026

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 2026

Bill· SS. 3788 (119th)open

CLEAR LABELS Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2026

Bill· SS. 3752 (119th)referred

SAVE America Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 2026

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and requires photo identification to vote, in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill (1) provides for a private right of action for certain violations, and (2) establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses. Individuals voting in federal elections must present an eligible photo identification document. An individual who votes by absentee ballot must submit a copy of their identification document with both the request for, and the submission of, the absentee ballot.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 592 (119th)passed

A resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 2026

This resolution supports the designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer and recognizes the critical role of women in agriculture. The resolution also encourages citizens to celebrate the impact these women have on the food systems and agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to pursue careers in agriculture and cultivate leadership opportunities.

Bill· SS. 3456 (119th)open

Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2025

Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act This bill directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge, to law enforcement officers and firefighters.

Bill· SS. 3366 (119th)referred

Back the Blue Act of 2025

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 2025

Back the Blue Act of 2025 This bill establishes new criminal offenses for violent conduct against judicial officers and law enforcement officers and makes related changes. The bill also broadens the authority of certain law enforcement officers to carry firearms.  Specifically, the bill prohibits killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a federal judge, a federal law enforcement officer, or a public safety or judicial officer for a state, local, or tribal agency that receives federal funding. The bill also prohibits fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for an offense. Additionally, the bill prohibits killing former federal judges, former federal law enforcement officers, or former public safety or judicial officers for state, local, or tribal agencies that receive federal funding. The bill also prohibits certain assaults on state or local law enforcement officers for state (or District of Columbia) agencies that receive federal funding.   The bill limits federal court review of challenges to state court convictions for killing a public safety officer or judge. The bill also limits the recoverability of damages and attorney's fees in a proceeding to enforce a civil rights violation during or relating to conduct by the injured person that constitutes a felony or crime of violence. The bill allows federal, state, and local law enforcement officers to carry firearms if authorized by law. The bill also allows qualified law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public.

Bill· SS. 3267 (119th)referred

ASAP Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2025

Bill· SS. 3258 (119th)reported

Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 2025

Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to compile, publish, and annually update a list of medications that may be safely prescribed to pilots and air traffic controllers for the purposes of issuing a medical certification. The list must be publicly available on the FAA website and distributed to those seeking a license and medical certification. Currently, the FAA does not have a list of approved medications. However, the FAA does have lists for Aviation Medical Examiners of Do Not Issue medications and Do Not Fly medications.

Bill· SS. 3168 (119th)open

Shutdown Fairness Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 2025

Bill· SS. 3103 (119th)referred

A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of certain countries.

United States · United States Congress · 4 November 2025

This bill addresses trade between the United States and covered countries. Under this bill, a covered country is any country excluding Belarus, Cuba, and North Korea. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to determine that Section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 (commonly known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment) does not apply to a covered country. The Jackson-Vanik amendment denies normal trade relations (NTR) status to some current and former nonmarket economy countries unless they comply with certain freedom-of-emigration requirements. Under a provision of this amendment, the President may extend NTR status to a country affected by the amendment by waiving the freedom-of-emigration requirements or determining that the country is not in violation of those requirements, subject to an annual review. Additionally, the bill authorizes the President to extend permanent NTR status to a covered country.

Bill· SS. 3085 (119th)referred

Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2025

Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025 This bill requires various federal agencies to continue certain operations, functions, and services related to firearms during a government shutdown. The bill applies to  the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Instant Criminal Background Check System, including the processing of background checks in support of the operations of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs and Services of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); the ATF's Directorate of Enforcement Programs and Services; the activities of the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security relating to firearms and firearm-related products, including activities related to processing of applications for export licenses; and the activities of the Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls relating to firearms and firearm-related products, including activities related to processing of applications for export licenses. Under the bill, (1) these operations, functions, and services are deemed to relate to an emergency involving the safety of human life or the protection of property; and (2) employees carrying out the operations, functions, and services are deemed to be excepted employees. (Under an exception in the Antideficiency Act, an employee whose duties involve the safety of human life or the protection of property may be required to work during a government shutdown. Employees who are required to work during a government shutdown because they fall under this or other exceptions are known as excepted employees.)

Bill· SS. 3050 (119th)open

PAID OFF Act of 2025

United States · United States Congress · 23 October 2025

Bill· SS. 3054 (119th)referred

Kayla Hamilton Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 October 2025