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Jim Risch has consistently advocated for a strong U.S. presence in international affairs, supporting measures that enhance military readiness and diplomatic engagement. He has been involved in legislation aimed at strengthening NATO and addressing conflicts in regions like Sudan and Ethiopia.
Jim Risch has consistently advocated for a strong U.S. presence in international affairs, supporting measures that enhance military readiness and diplomatic engagement. He has been involved in legislation aimed at strengthening NATO and addressing conflicts in regions like Sudan and Ethiopia.
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Jim Risch opposes expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for strict border security and opposing any form of amnesty for illegal immigrants.
Jim Risch opposes expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for strict border security and opposing any form of amnesty for illegal immigrants.
“I oppose amnesty in any form. (May 2008)”
Jim Risch supports maintaining strong national defense and security capabilities, advocating for robust military funding and a proactive stance in foreign policy.
Jim Risch supports maintaining strong national defense and security capabilities, advocating for robust military funding and a proactive stance in foreign policy.
“Do everything to maintain a fully-equipped military. (Jul 2014)”
Jim Risch opposes legal access to abortion, advocating for the sanctity of life in public policy. He has consistently voted against federal funding for abortion and supports measures to protect infant survivors of abortion.
Jim Risch opposes legal access to abortion, advocating for the sanctity of life in public policy. He has consistently voted against federal funding for abortion and supports measures to protect infant survivors of abortion.
“I oppose abortion. (Jun 2008)”
Jim Risch strongly supports gun ownership rights, viewing it as a constitutional right. He has a pro-gun rights voting record and opposes any limitations on gun rights.
Jim Risch strongly supports gun ownership rights, viewing it as a constitutional right. He has a pro-gun rights voting record and opposes any limitations on gun rights.
“Gun ownership is a constitutional right. (Jun 2008)”
Jim Risch opposes tax increases and supports making tax cuts permanent. He has advocated for eliminating the capital gains tax and estate tax, and he emphasizes the importance of maintaining lower individual tax rates.
Jim Risch opposes tax increases and supports making tax cuts permanent. He has advocated for eliminating the capital gains tax and estate tax, and he emphasizes the importance of maintaining lower individual tax rates.
Jim Risch supports free trade agreements and lower tariffs, advocating for trade practices that benefit U.S. interests while pushing back against unfair practices from other countries.
Jim Risch supports free trade agreements and lower tariffs, advocating for trade practices that benefit U.S. interests while pushing back against unfair practices from other countries.
“Supported bill pushing back against China's trade practices. (Jun 2021)”
Jim Risch has expressed opposition to stronger federal protections against discrimination, advocating for the elimination of DEI initiatives in the federal workforce and opposing mandates for affirmative action.
Jim Risch has expressed opposition to stronger federal protections against discrimination, advocating for the elimination of DEI initiatives in the federal workforce and opposing mandates for affirmative action.
“Permanently eliminate DEI initiatives in federal workforce. (Feb 2025)”
Position extraction pending on 13 issues: Economy & Jobs, Climate, Healthcare, Education, School Curriculum, Voting Rights, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation, Elections & Campaigns, Public Health, Drug & Addiction Policy, Religion & Public Life, Disaster Response.
Aug 7, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill that advocates for the recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration aligns with the stated commitment to enhancing U.S. diplomatic engagement and presence in international affairs.
Jul 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Cosponsoring a sanctions bill against Russia directly supports the position of maintaining a strong U.S. presence in international affairs and enhancing military readiness.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
Why: Sponsoring the PEACE in Sudan Act directly supports diplomatic engagement and addresses conflicts in Sudan, aligning with the stated position of advocating for a strong U.S. presence in international affairs.
View source →Oct 1, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
Why: Sponsoring the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act directly supports the stated position of enhancing U.S. military readiness and diplomatic engagement in international affairs.
View source →Jun 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill focused on foreign assistance aligns with the stated position of supporting a strong U.S. presence in international affairs, as it promotes diplomatic engagement and humanitarian efforts.
View source →Jun 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.
Why: Cosponsoring the UNLOCK AUKUS Act indicates support for enhancing U.S. military and diplomatic engagement, which aligns with the stated position of advocating for a strong U.S. presence in international affairs.
View source →Most are procedural sponsorships or actions on issues where this figure hasn't publicly stated a position. Highest-signal entries shown first.
Aug 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: The bill's content regarding financing civil nuclear energy does not clearly align with or contradict the stated position on military readiness and diplomatic engagement, making the relationship unclear.
View source →Sep 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided summary, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position.
View source →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“I oppose amnesty in any form. (May 2008)”
Why: Tagged to Immigration, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Do everything to maintain a fully-equipped military. (Jul 2014)”
Why: Tagged to National Security, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Jul 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3214)
“I oppose abortion. (Jun 2008)”
Why: Tagged to Abortion, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“I oppose abortion. (Jun 2008)”
Why: Tagged to Abortion, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 106.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Gun ownership is a constitutional right. (Jun 2008)”
Why: Tagged to Gun Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“I oppose abortion. (Jun 2008)”
Why: Tagged to Abortion, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Feb 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Dec 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)
Why: Tagged to Religion & Public Life, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Oct 30, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Gun ownership is a constitutional right. (Jun 2008)”
Why: Tagged to Gun Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Sep 10, 2025 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Aug 7, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Aug 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4274; text: CR S4269-4270)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3194; text: CR S3218)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8278-8279)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2084-2085)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2085-2086)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 327.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357; text: CR S1381-1382)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Dec 8, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Sep 16, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 18, 2023 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-311.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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