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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 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.
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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)”
Position extraction pending on 8 issues: Foreign Aid, Climate, Healthcare, Education, School Curriculum, Voting Rights, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“I oppose abortion. (Jun 2008)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act directly supports the stated opposition to abortion by seeking to prohibit federal funding for abortion providers.
Oct 30, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Gun ownership is a constitutional right. (Jun 2008)”
Why: Sponsoring the Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act directly supports gun ownership rights by ensuring access to firearms during government shutdowns, aligning with the stated pro-gun rights position.
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: Cosponsoring a bill to enhance penalties for firearm theft aligns with the support for gun ownership by promoting responsible gun ownership and addressing crime related to firearms.
View source →Most are procedural sponsorships or actions on issues where this figure hasn't publicly stated a position. Highest-signal entries shown first.
Oct 1, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
“Supported bill pushing back against China's trade practices. (Jun 2021)”
Why: The sponsorship of the act addresses geopolitical trade concerns but does not directly relate to the stated support for trade agreements or Fast Track authority.
View source →Jun 9, 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 →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 →May 12, 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 →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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 23, 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 →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.
Mar 26, 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 →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 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 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 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 →Dec 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)
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 →Sep 10, 2025 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. 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 →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: 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 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 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 →Feb 10, 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 →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 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
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.
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