Senator Jim Risch - Turning Point Action

Republican Senator

Jim Risch

Idaho

86.75

Sessions counted: 3

Date Assumed Office:

January 03, 2009

Chief of Staff:

Ryan White

Next Election:

2026

2024 LIVE Session Score

[118th Congress]

84.38

Lifetime Key Issues Score

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Committee Assignment:

Energy and Natural Resources , Foreign Relations, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Select Committee on Ethics, Select Committee on Intelligence, United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control

Place of Birth:

Milwaukee, WI

Birthday:

May 03, 1943

Profession:

Professor, Rancher, Nonprofit organization executive, Lawyer

Marital Status:

Married

Spouse(s):

Vicki Risch (m. 1968)

Number of Children:

Education:

University of Idaho (BS, JD)

American Culture

92.31%

The center of the fight for freedom starts with American culture. The foundation for America's longevity is patriotism, embracing the individual spirit, and supporting state rights. All bills and policies should be for Americans by Americans. Made in America.

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Big Tech & Free Speech

N/A

Big Tech companies are targeting every American's 1st Amendment right to freedom of speech. These companies are looking to control the narrative and shut down anyone that disagrees with them. Turning Point Action is fighting to ensure the right to free speech across all forms of media and terminating bias censorship by Big Tech.

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Border Security

100.00%

America is currently under attack at our borders. Our young people are dying from cartel drugs such as fentanyl. Human trafficking is rising nationwide. Securing our borders to protect Americans from illegal activity, drugs, and other dangers must be a priority for our representatives.

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Election Integrity

100.00%

Every American has a right to trust that their vote was counted fairly. Turning Point Action believes that we must secure our elections from fraud to ensure the political process remains free and fair to all legally authorized voters.

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Medical Freedom

100.00%

Every American, born and unborn, has the right to a healthy life. Turning Point Action believes in a healthcare system based on individual freedom, giving the power back to American citizens and their families. Medical freedom is the civil rights issue of the next generation.

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School Choice

N/A

A zip code does not define a child's future. Current education uses "woke" ideologies such as Critical Race Theory, sex education for children, and more to indoctrinate our children into hating America. Turning Point Action believes in giving parents the ability to choose where their children attend school to help guarantee that the school system's control remains in the hands of the citizens.

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Second Amendment

100.00%

All Americans have the God given right to protect themselves, their families, and their property. Turning Point Action prioritizes defending the American people's right to keep and bear arms.

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Taxes and Spending

73.33%

Americans work hard for their money. However, the current administration values hiring 80,000 new IRS agents instead of working for the American People. Turning Point Action advocates for reducing overall government spending and lowering taxes and the national debt while maintaining a balanced budget.

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BILLH. R. 9747

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Risch Position

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BILLPN1223

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YEAR

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BILLH.R.7463

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N/V

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YEAR

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BILLH.R.815

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YEAR

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BILLH.R.2872

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YEAR

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BILLS.4445

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YEAR

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BILLS.4361

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YEAR

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BILLPN830

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YEAR

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BILLPN1569

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YEAR

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BILLPN1212

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YEAR

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BILLPN927

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YEAR

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BILLPN35

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Bill	TPAction Position	Rischposition	Comments	Year	Congress
H. R. 9747	N	N	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025	24	118th
PN1223	N	N	Dorothy Camille Shea — Department of State	24	118th
H.R.7463	N	N/V	Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024	24	118th
H.R.815	N	N	Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.	24	118th
H.R.2872	N	N	Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.	24	118th
S.4445	N	N	Right to IVF Act	24	118th
S.4361	N	N	Border Act of 2024	24	118th
PN830	N	N	Patricia L. Lee — Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board	24	118th
PN1569	N	Y	Christopher T. Hanson — Nuclear Regulatory Commission	24	118th
PN1212	N	N	Melissa Griffin Dalton — Department of Defense	24	118th
PN927	N	N	Courtney Diesel O'Donnell — Department of State	24	118th
PN35	N	N	Donna Ann Welton — Department of State	24	118th

Vote Key

Y: Yea
N: Nay
G: Guilty
NG: Not Guilty
A: Abstaining
P: Present
N/V: Not Voting
N/A: Not Applicable
E: Excused

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86.75

Lifetime Key Issues Score

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American Culture

92.31%

Big Tech & Free Speech

N/A

Border Security

100.00%

Election Integrity

100.00%

Medical Freedom

100.00%

School Choice

N/A

Second Amendment

100.00%

Taxes and Spending

73.33%

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