Senators Risch and King introduced a bill to adjust veteran burial benefits, increasing service-related compensation from $2,000 to $3,000.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Risch and King introduce new bill: U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Angus King have unveiled the Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act, aimed at addressing inequities in burial benefits for veterans who die from service-connected disabilities. "Our nation’s veterans... made incredible sacrifices for our freedoms," said Risch.
Legislative adjustments proposed: The Bill proposes to increase service-connected burial benefits from $2,000 to $3,000, aligning them with inflation adjustments that apply to non-service-connected deaths, which were raised by recent legislation. A range of veterans' organizations support the proposal, highlighting its importance for bereaved families.
Support from veteran organizations: Organizations including the Idaho Division of Veteran Services and the Gold Star Spouses of America have expressed their backing for the bill, emphasizing the responsibility to honor veterans and relieve financial burdens on their families during difficult times.
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James E. Risch Fundraising
James E. Risch recently disclosed $599.0K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 132nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 78.1% came from individual donors.
Risch disclosed $374.4K of spending. This was the 173rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Risch disclosed $3.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 84th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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James E. Risch Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that James E. Risch is worth $56.5M, as of March 19th, 2026. This is the 28th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Risch has approximately $402.4K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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James E. Risch Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by James E. Risch:
- S.4108: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.
- S.3814: ARC Act of 2026
- S.3085: Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025
- S.2960: Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act
- S.2904: SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
- S.2813: FIRE Act
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2026 Idaho US Senate Election
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