Russell Fulcher
Sourced recordU.S. House - ID District 01 · Congressional District 1
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Profile Snapshot
Russell Mark Fulcher is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Idaho's 1st congressional district since 2019. Previously, he served in the Idaho Senate from 2005 to 2014. A member of the Republican Party, Fulcher previously sought the party's nomination in the 2014 Idaho gubernatorial election, unsuccessfully challenging incumbent Butch Otter in the primary. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialRussell Fulcher is a candidate for U.S. House - ID District 01profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $917,403.58 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Idaho Congressman Fulcher talks Iran War, public land management in phone town hall - Idaho Capital Sun
- VerifiedNews coverage: Senator Russ Fulcher wins Republican primary for Idaho’s 1st Congressional District - Idaho News 6
- VerifiedNews coverage: Simpson and Fulcher Applaud Passage of SRS Solution for Idaho Counties - Congressman Mike Simpson (.gov)
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-04: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-03-19: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-03-18: Subcommittee Hearings Held
2025-12-11: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2025-12-09: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-11-25: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-05: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 16.
2025-07-10: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-03-24: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-11-02: On agreeing to the Fulcher amendment (A041) Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 202 (Roll no. 581).
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Public Statements
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