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Jim Risch (Idaho)

State Senator • Republican

Role

US Senator

Born

May 3, 1943 (83 years old)

Office

United States

About

Jim Risch, born on May 3, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a Republican politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Idaho since 2009. He has held various significant positions, including Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Idaho. Known for his pragmatic decision-making, Risch has been recognized as the "Most Conservative" Senator by the National Journal.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education:

    • Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of Idaho
    • Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law

  • Political Experience:

    • Ada County Prosecuting Attorney
    • Idaho State Senator
    • Majority Leader and President Pro Tempore during tenure
    • Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
    • Governor of Idaho
    • U.S. Senator from Idaho
    • Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
    • Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
    • Chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee

Throughout his career, Risch has been a staunch advocate for conservative policies, focusing on issues such as tax reform, energy development, and national security.

Committees

Foreign Relations Committee Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues

ex officio

Select Committee on Ethics

member

Select Committee on Intelligence

member

Small Business and Entrepreneurship

member

Caucus on International Narcotics Control

member

Caucus on International Narcotics Control

member

Energy and Natural Resources

member

Energy and Natural Resources Committee Energy

member

Energy and Natural Resources Committee Public Lands, Forests and Mining

member

Energy and Natural Resources Committee Water and Power

member

Foreign Relations Committee Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions and International Economic, Energy and Environmental Policy

ex officio

Foreign Relations Committee East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy

ex officio

Foreign Relations

chair

Foreign Relations Committee Africa and Global Health Policy

ex officio

Foreign Relations Committee Europe and Regional Security Cooperation

ex officio

Foreign Relations Committee State Department and USAID Management, International Operations and Bilateral International Development

ex officio

Foreign Relations Committee Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism

ex officio