James E. Risch

James E. Risch

3/9/2025, 12:42 PM
Status
Active
State
Idaho
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$2,420,364.56
Date of Birth
1943-05-03
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
483 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Phone
(202) 224-2752
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20510

Party History

2009
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2009
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Stance on Important Issues

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Conservative
James Risch emphasizes reducing government spending and lowering taxes as key economic strategies. He supports free market policies and believes in minimizing governmental intervention in the economy.

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Conservative
Risch focuses on supporting Idaho's agricultural sector by advocating for fewer regulations and promoting free trade agreements that benefit farmers.

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Extremely conservative
Risch supports strengthening border security and enforcement measures. He has advocated for strict immigration policies to control illegal immigration.

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Conservative
Risch supports local control over education and minimizing federal involvement. He is a proponent of school choice and voucher programs.

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Conservative
Risch advocates for increased energy independence through the development of domestic fossil fuels and supports reducing regulatory barriers for energy production.

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Conservative
Risch has generally expressed skepticism about extensive government intervention to address climate change, favoring market-based solutions and innovation.

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Conservative
Risch opposes large-scale government-run healthcare programs and supports free-market solutions to lower costs and increase competition in the healthcare industry.

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Conservative
Risch supports reducing regulations and promoting policies that encourage private sector development to address housing needs.

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Conservative
Risch emphasizes infrastructure development, particularly in rural areas, but generally favors limited federal spending and encourages state and local control.

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Conservative
Risch prioritizes improving services for veterans, supporting measures to increase access to health care and educational benefits for veterans.

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Conservative
Risch supports maintaining states' rights to manage their own voting systems and has expressed opposition to federal mandates on voting processes.

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