James Risch

Cosponsored

330

As an original cosponsor

263

Passed a chamber

74

Became law

6

Risch also withdrew as a cosponsor from 1 bill, not listed here.

• A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

  Sponsor Lisa Murkowski (R). Original cosponsor. 46 cosponsors. S.Res. 501 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Passed the Senate
  Summary by the Congressional Research Service

  This resolution recognizes November 2025 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.

• SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025

  Sponsor Cory Booker (D). Joined Nov 18, 2025. 41 cosponsors. S. 2858 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced

• Shutdown Fairness Act

  Sponsor Ron Johnson (R). Original cosponsor. 8 cosponsors. S. 3168 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Passed committee

• A resolution recognizing the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as "National Veterans Small Business Week".

  Sponsor Joni Ernst (R). Original cosponsor. 62 cosponsors. S.Res. 482 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Passed the Senate

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

  Sponsor Steve Daines (R). Original cosponsor. 7 cosponsors. S. 3103 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced
  Summary by the Congressional Research Service

  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.

• A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2025.

  Sponsor John Cornyn (R). Original cosponsor. 5 cosponsors. S.Res. 479 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Passed the Senate

• Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025

  Sponsor Mike Lee (R). Joined Oct 28, 2025. 8 cosponsors. S. 2742 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced

• PAID OFF Act of 2025

  Sponsor John Cornyn (R). Original cosponsor. 8 cosponsors. S. 3050 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Passed committee

• Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act

  Sponsor Dan Sullivan (R). Original cosponsor. 5 cosponsors. S. 3020 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced

• SkyFoundry Act of 2025

  Sponsor Ted Cruz (R). Joined Oct 16, 2025. 5 cosponsors. S. 2506 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced

• Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

  Sponsor Susan Collins (R). Joined Oct 16, 2025. 34 cosponsors. S. 2211 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced

• Shutdown Fairness Act

  Sponsor Ron Johnson (R). Original cosponsor. 13 cosponsors. S. 3012 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced
  Summary by the Congressional Research Service

  Shutdown Fairness Act

  This bill provides appropriations to pay federal employees who work during a government shutdown.

  Specifically, the bill provides appropriations for federal agencies to provide standard rates of pay, allowances, pay differentials, benefits, and other payments to excepted employees for work performed during any period in which interim continuing appropriations or full-year appropriations are not in effect for a fiscal year (i.e., a government shutdown). An excepted employee is an employee who is required to work during a government shutdown.

  Under current law, excepted employees are not paid until the government shutdown is over. This bill provides appropriations to pay excepted employees during a government shutdown. The bill also specifies that the term excepted employee includes certain contractors who support federal employees during a government shutdown and members of the Armed Forces who are on active duty.

  A federal agency may not use the funds provided by this bill during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect for the purpose of paying excepted employees of the agency.

  The bill must take effect as if it had been enacted on September 30, 2025.

• A resolution congratulating President Donald J. Trump for achieving peace in the Middle East.

  Sponsor Bernie Moreno (R). Original cosponsor. 1 cosponsor. S.Res. 445 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced

• Shutdown Fairness Act

  Sponsor Ron Johnson (R). Original cosponsor. 6 cosponsors. S. 3001 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced
  Summary by the Congressional Research Service

  Shutdown Fairness Act

  This bill provides appropriations to pay federal employees who work during a government shutdown.

  Specifically, the bill provides appropriations for federal agencies to provide pay and allowances to excepted employees who are required to work during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations are not in effect for a fiscal year (i.e., a government shutdown).

  Under current law, excepted employees are required to work during a government shutdown and are not paid until the government shutdown is over. This bill provides appropriations to pay excepted employees during a government shutdown. The bill also specifies that the term excepted employee includes certain contractors who support federal employees during a government shutdown.

  A federal agency may not use the funds provided by this bill during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect for the purpose of paying excepted employees of the agency.

• Kids Online Safety Act

  Sponsor Marsha Blackburn (R). Joined Oct 9, 2025. 76 cosponsors. S. 1748 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Passed committee
  Summary by the Congressional Research Service

  Kids Online Safety Act

  This bill requires covered online platforms, including social media platforms, to implement tools and safeguards to protect users and visitors under the age of 17. Covered platforms are online platforms, video games, messaging applications, or video streaming services used or likely to be used by individuals under the age of 17, with specified exceptions.

  The bill generally requires covered platforms to exercise reasonable care in the design and use of features that increase minors’ online activity in order to prevent and mitigate harm to minors (e.g., mental health disorders and severe harassment).

  Covered platforms are also required to provide certain safeguards to minors, such as protections for minors’ data; tools for parents of minors, such as access to minors’ privacy settings; and a mechanism for account holders and visitors to report harm to minors on the platform.

  Covered platforms are prohibited from conducting market or product research on children under the age of 13, and may only conduct such research on those under the age of 17 with parental consent.

  The bill provides for enforcement through the Federal Trade Commission and states.

  The bill also requires online platforms to meet certain requirements before using algorithms that select, order, or prioritize information presented to users based on user-specific data not provided for that purpose. Specifically, such platforms must (1) provide users with notice of the use of such algorithms, and (2) permit users to switch to an algorithm that does not rely on such user-specific data.

• A resolution condemning Russian incursions into NATO territory and reaffirming Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

  Sponsor Richard Durbin (D). Original cosponsor. 16 cosponsors. S.Res. 442 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced

• A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.

  Sponsor Pete Ricketts (R). Joined Oct 8, 2025. 15 cosponsors. S.Res. 409 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Passed committee

• Employee Rights Act

  Sponsor Tim Scott (R). Original cosponsor. 10 cosponsors. S. 2984 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced

• A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas's ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens.

  Sponsor Joni Ernst (R). Original cosponsor. 52 cosponsors. S.Res. 438 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced

• A resolution honoring the pilots, maintainers, analysts, sailors, support aircraft, and families, among various other essential groups involved in the success of Operation Midnight Hammer.

  Sponsor Eric Schmitt (R). Original cosponsor. 12 cosponsors. S.Res. 437 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Passed the Senate

• A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

  Sponsor Mike Crapo (R). Original cosponsor. 3 cosponsors. S.Res. 436 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Passed the Senate

• A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week".

  Sponsor John Boozman (R). Original cosponsor. 38 cosponsors. S.Res. 434 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Passed the Senate
  Summary by the Congressional Research Service

  This resolution supports the designation of October 5-11, 2025, as National 4–H Week and recognizes the important role of 4–H as the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture.

• A resolution designating October 4, 2025, as "National Energy Appreciation Day" to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

  Sponsor Cynthia Lummis (R). Original cosponsor. 14 cosponsors. S.Res. 430 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced
  Summary by the Congressional Research Service

  This resolution designates October 4, 2025, as National Energy Appreciation Day.

• A resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.

  Sponsor Lindsey Graham (R). Original cosponsor. 30 cosponsors. S.Res. 426 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced

• Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act

  Sponsor Jim Banks (R). Original cosponsor. 24 cosponsors. S. 2955 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)

  Introduced