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Luisa M.
Smith

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT — Office of Senator James E. Risch

Works forRJames E. Risch · Republican · Idaho

Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator James E. Risch, working on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee since 2021. Policy expertise includes energy, transportation, science, and infrastructure. Grew up on her family's cherry orchard operation in The Dalles, Oregon. In January 2026, joined the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry as Director of Government Affairs.