Russ Fulcher

Fulcher Issues Federal Land Management Survey, Encourages Idahoans to Participate WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released a survey seeking input from Idahoans regarding the management and use of federal lands within the state of Idaho and the role of local…

Local News 8: “It’s a wake-up call–we have it very well here,” Fulcher refects on the World Cup and America at 250 Local News 8 By Stephanie Lucas IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, the global spotlight from the World Cup is bringing a fresh…

Fulcher Celebrates Supreme Court’s Decision in Little v. Hecox WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Little v. Hecox. In Idaho, women s and girls sports will remain reserved for women and girls. Today, the…

Fulcher Invites Public to July Telephone Town Hall for Congressional Update and Q&A WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced his next telephone town hall will take place on July 22, 2026, at 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT. The event serves as an opportunity for residents of…

CDA/Post Falls Press: Cd’A student honored with Congressional Gold Medal CDA/Post Falls Press By Jack Dewitt Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher recently presented Coeur d’Alene High School student Kyle Rohlinger his Congressional Award Gold Medal. [ ] The medal represents a commitment to voluntary…

Fulcher Introduces Bill Expanding Free Access to National Parks for Foster Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released the following statement after introducing the Promoting Access to Recreation for Kids in Foster Settings (PARKS) Act, H.R. 9145. The legislation…

CBS2: Fulcher introduces PARKS Act to expand free federal recreation passes to foster families CBS2 By CBS2 News Staff Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher introduced the Promoting Access to Recreation for Kids in Foster Settings (PARKS) Act. The legislation would add licensed foster care families to the…

Idaho Capital Sun: Fulcher talks Iran War, public land management in phone town hall Idaho Capital Sun By, Laura Guido Idaho Republican U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher on Wednesday fielded questions about the war with Iran and his support of transferring management of public lands. [ ] Fulcher, asked about…

Idaho Capital Sun: U.S. House approves Idaho Rep. Fulcher’s bill to increase geothermal leasing Idaho Capital Sun By, Laura Guido The U.S. House on Tuesday approved a bill brought by Idaho Republican Rep. Russ Fulcher to increase geothermal energy leasing on public lands. [ ] “Geothermal is a…

House Passes Fulcher’s Bill to Bolster Geothermal Energy Production WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher’s bill, the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act, H.R. 1687, passed the House of Representatives by unanimous consent. The legislation now heads to the Senate.…

Fulcher to Host June Telephone Town Hall WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced his next telephone town hall will take place on June 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT. The event serves as an opportunity for residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District to ask…

Fulcher Votes to Reauthorize Veterans’ Programs and Support Servicemembers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released the following statement after voting to advance H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of…

Fulcher Co-Sponsors Major Richard Star Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released the following statement after co-sponsoring the Major Richard Star Act, H.R. 2102. As a nation, we must always stand by and support our Veterans. I am honored to co-sponsor the Major…

Fulcher OP-ED: Geothermal, The Energy Powerhouse Idaho Already Understands By U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) Geothermal has the potential to be an energy powerhouse for America. This abundant, clean natural resource rests right beneath our feet, largely untapped across the nation, but not…

Fulcher Announces $25 Million Returned to Idahoans Through Casework WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced that $25,050,884 has been returned to Idahoans through casework. This is money that was owed to constituents but was held up in a federal agency. Since…

HONORING IDAHO GOVERNOR DIRK KEMPTHORNE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H3298] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Fulcher’s Statement on the Passing of Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released the following statement mourning the passing of former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne. I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Governor Dirk…

Fulcher on Announcement of Secure Rural Schools Payments, Helped Facilitate House Vote WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue $248 million in Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for…

Idaho Congressional Delegation, State Treasurer Announce Secure Rural Schools Payments Boise, Idaho — U.S. Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, and Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth announced Idaho counties will receive a total of $24 million in…

REDUCING AND ELIMINATING DUPLICATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2909-H2913] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

FOREIGN EMISSIONS AND NONATTAINMENT CLARIFICATION FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2902-H2909] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

Fulcher Issues Survey, Encourages Idahoans to Share Priorities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released a survey seeking input on where Idahoans stand on the top issues he hears most about in meetings across the First…

Fulcher Signs Letter to Secretaries Burgum and Wright to Transfer Withdrawn Public Lands at INL Site to the DOE Fulcher Signs Letter to Secretaries Burgum and Wright to Transfer Withdrawn Public Lands at INL Site to the DOE The post Fulcher Signs Letter to Secretaries Burgum and Wright to Transfer…

SHARIA-FREE AMERICA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2761-H2767] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SHARIA-FREE…

Fulcher Introduces Bill to Strengthen Geographic Diversity of Metal Depositories WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released the following statement after introducing the System Integrity through Licensed Vault Expansion and Resilience (SILVER) Act, H.R. 8007. “Having metal…

Fulcher Joins Colleagues Calling on Trump to Prioritize Opening Japanese Market Access to U.S. Potato Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and House and Senate…

Fulcher: The 2026 tax season is anticipated to deliver historic savings for Idahoans By U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher Tax season is upon us—and this year brings more than deadlines, it is anticipated to deliver historic savings for Idahoans. It’s my honor to represent the First District of Idaho in…

Fulcher Announces Next Telephone Town Hall WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced his next telephone town hall will take place on March 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT. The event serves as an opportunity for residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District to ask…

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H231-H238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

HONORING JEAN MARIE THOMPSON-BJORKMAN Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E349] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

INFORMING CONSUMERS ABOUT SMART DEVICES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1666-H1668] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […