James E. Risch is a United States Congressman for the state of Idaho. James currently serves as a Senator for the state of Idaho and has served a total of 8 terms in congress.
James E. Risch has participated in over 1086 voting sessions, sponsored over 565 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2612 individual bills.
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.
Risch focuses on supporting Idaho's agricultural sector by advocating for fewer regulations and promoting free trade agreements that benefit farmers.
Risch supports strengthening border security and enforcement measures. He has advocated for strict immigration policies to control illegal immigration.
Risch supports local control over education and minimizing federal involvement. He is a proponent of school choice and voucher programs.
Risch advocates for increased energy independence through the development of domestic fossil fuels and supports reducing regulatory barriers for energy production.
Risch has generally expressed skepticism about extensive government intervention to address climate change, favoring market-based solutions and innovation.
Risch opposes large-scale government-run healthcare programs and supports free-market solutions to lower costs and increase competition in the healthcare industry.
Risch supports reducing regulations and promoting policies that encourage private sector development to address housing needs.
Risch emphasizes infrastructure development, particularly in rural areas, but generally favors limited federal spending and encourages state and local control.
Risch prioritizes improving services for veterans, supporting measures to increase access to health care and educational benefits for veterans.
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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