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| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/12/17/id-621fb484-20a7-433d-9df7-da809f343081/ | Congressman Fulcher Sends Letter Pressing New Twitter CEO to End Censorship of Conservatives | 2021-12-17 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Serving on the House Republican Big Tech, Censorship, and Data Task Force, Congressman Fulcher joined Task Force Leader McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and his task force colleagues in a letter to Twitter Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal pressing him to clarify how he will end censorship of conservatives, uphold the First Amendment, and ensure the company does not interfere in future elections. The new CEO of Twitter, Parag Agrawal, assumed the position on November 29, 2021. Many have expressed concern over his behavior as CEO, particularly his comment made in an interview last year, that Twitter should, “focus less on thinking about free speech.” The Members write, “As you know, Twitter enjoys liability protections under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Unfortunately, Twitter has abused these privileges time and again. Despite your past comments supporting censorship, we remain hopeful that your time leading Twitter will be spent working to uphold the ideals that made your platform’s success possible and that have made our country the most prosperous in the world.” Congressman Fulcher added, “It’s not Mr. Agrawal’s decision to ignore free speech rights guaranteed for each and every American—these are not up for debate. Mr. Agrawal must choose between honoring every American’s right to free speech on his platform or forfeiting Twitter’s liability protections under Section 230 of the CDA. Twitter cannot continue to censor conservative speech while hiding behind Section 230. Mr. Agrawal simply cannot have it both ways.” Additional signers of the letter are Reps. Buddy Carter (GA-01), Bob Latta (OH-05), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Dan Bishop (NC-09), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Jake LaTurner (KS-02), Ben Cline (VA-06), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Madison Cawthorn (NC-11), Tim Walberg (MI-07). Complete text of the signed letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/12/09/id-c80c1911-e8c4-4205-bead-e646a4779167/ | Congressman Fulcher & Idaho Businessowner Join Forum to Discuss Impact of Supply Chain Crisis | 2021-12-09 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Russ Fulcher and his Republican colleagues in the Natural Resources Caucus hosted a forum to discuss the impact of America’s supply chain crisis. Joining the forum, Idaho business owner Steve Martinez discussed challenges that the supply chain crisis has caused his business, Tradewinds General Contracting, Inc. Increasing shortages over the past six months have caused delays, additional costs, and layoffs for the custom homebuilding business and its contractors. “Our industry is constantly being hammered by delay after delay from a shortage of materials that we cannot get to complete a home. We have several homes sitting with nothing going on in them, accruing interest and deteriorating in quality, because we cannot get the materials needed to complete the home,” explained Steve Martinez. “The domino effect this is having on our industry is costing the builder, subs, suppliers, and homeowners thousands of dollars that no one had planned on. […] We have one client that these delays and costs to get alternative materials have cost the homeowner almost $200,000. This isn’t money that is going into upgrades or amenities, rather to build the exact same house they thought they were getting when we signed contract. This is killing affordability for homeowners and killing jobs across the country.” Congressman Russ Fulcher added, “From the grocery store to Christmas gift shopping, Americans across the country are feeling the impacts of this supply chain crisis in their everyday lives. For many business owners, these supply chain shortages and delays have infiltrated nearly every facet of their business. This manufactured crisis has caused business owners large and small to raise the costs of their products and services, lay off employees, and in the worse cases close up shop. I am thankful to Mr. Martinez for joining us this morning as a witness and look forward to working together to advocate for business owners in … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/12/08/id-15625fcc-190a-44f9-9b20-e9cd1562a7af/ | Foxx, Fulcher Condemn Biden Administration’s Attack on Religious Federal Contractors | 2021-12-08 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee Republican Leader Russ Fulcher (R-ID) sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Marty Walsh expressing opposition to the DOL’s proposed rescission of religious liberty protections for federal contractors. In the letter, the Members write: “We write in strong opposition to the Department of Labor’s proposal to revoke the Trump administration’s final rule clarifying the rights and obligations of religious federal contractors. Prior to the final rule, religious organizations were reluctant to seek federal contracts because of uncertainty regarding their rights and obligations.” The Members conclude: “Rescinding the religious contractor rule would jettison the certainty that has been provided to religious contractors and would once again discourage them from bidding on federal contracts, decreasing competition, and harming federal programs and taxpayers. We strongly urge DOL not to rescind the religious contractor rule, so that religious Americans can continue participating equally in the federal contracting system.” Full text of the letter to Secretary Walsh is available here | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/11/19/id-b2f00115-b08a-4154-bb62-8e0f9edd382e/ | Congressman Fulcher Votes Against Largest Government Expansion and Spending in History | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Russ Fulcher voted NO on the progressive Democrat-led reconciliation “Build Back Better” (BBB) bill. Congressman Russ Fulcher commented on his NO vote, “The size and scope of this 2,460+ page bill would be the largest expansion of government in our nation’s history. Being pushed through the House without any Republican support, this legislation reflects the most extreme priorities of the House Democratic caucus, and would put our country one step closer to socialism. The passage of this extremely partisan bill makes today a sad day in our country’s history.” This bill is a large compilation of hundreds of topics — an idea in itself that Congressman Fulcher has fought since his first year in Congress. Introducing the One Subject at a Time Act, Congressman Fulcher has been promoting the idea that individual topics should have their own bill, their own debate and negotiations, and their own opportunity to be passed through Congress without the baggage of extra unrelated provisions or ‘earmarks.’ Furthermore, one of Congressman Fulcher’s top priorities is to balance the United States budget and rein in national debt. Congressman Fulcher signed a letter calling on Speaker Pelosi to postpone any vote on the reconciliation bill until the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) had adequate time to properly analyze and report on the bill’s fiscal impacts. After President Biden told the American people that the bill would cost zero dollars, the CBO reported, “CBO estimates that enacting this title would result in a net increase in the deficit totaling $454.1 billion over the 2022-2031 period.” Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady, clarified this in his speech after the BBB vote, “This bill–even counting the budget gimmicks–is several hundred billion dollars short today and the independent Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says over 10 years, it’s closer to a $3 trillion national debt. As Ra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/11/18/id-6c9a82c7-ee7a-4d04-a89c-f307c4566fd9/ | Idaho Delegation Officially Files Challenge to Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Businesses | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Idaho’s U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher joined the other 48 Republican Senators and 155 Republican members of the House of Representatives in challenging President Biden’s vaccine mandate under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) by introducing a joint resolution of disapproval of the mandate. The Congressional Review Act is the official process for Congress to eliminate an executive branch rule. The Resolution has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This move to overturn President Biden’s vaccine or test mandate for private employers is guaranteed a vote on the Senate Floor. The rule was transmitted to the Senate on November 16, 2021, setting up a Floor vote as soon as early December. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has temporarily suspended enforcement of the vaccine mandates for private business, the CRA, if passed, would codify a prohibition of reinstating the mandate. “Vaccines have historically proven to be vital to the public health goal of disease prevention. We had record vaccine development, thanks to American medical ingenuity and Operation Warp Speed. However, a one-size-fits-all federal mandate on vaccines and private business practices is not a reasonable solution now–or ever. Medical decisions are best left to patients and their doctors. I will continue to fight to ensure the federal government stays within its authorities entrusted to it by the Constitution,” said Senator Crapo. “The egregious federal overreach exhibited by President Biden’s vaccine mandate unfairly burdens our nation’s businesses and endangers our individual liberties. I encourage Idahoans to consult with their healthcare provider about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. However, getting vaccinated is a decision the federal government cannot make. Individuals must make this decision themselves,” said Se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/11/17/id-79ae33ee-8af0-49ec-8dca-2bf65fe35107/ | Congressman Fulcher Leads Challenge Against President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate | 2021-11-17 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | The CRA includes 155 total Members cosponsoring on the House side and is joined by a companion bill led by Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) in the Senate with all 50 Republican Senators as cosponsors. Congressman Fulcher commented, “The Congressional Review Act is an important tool to provide legislative oversight regarding rulemaking of executive agency bureaucrats who were not elected and are not held accountable by their constituents. This rule impacts not only the independence of our private businesses, but also the confidential and private nature of our health decisions. I join my Idaho constituents and our lawmakers back home in fighting against this unconstitutional federal intrusion into our lives.” The Congressional Review Act is a tool used by Congress to exercise oversight, and potentially undo, regulations created by a federal agency. This has the potential to force a vote on the issue, ensuring Members of Congress are officially on the record and held accountable. Once the CRA is introduced, it is referred to the committee of jurisdiction, the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee in the Senate, and in the House, the Education and Labor Committee where Congressman Fulcher serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Workforce Investment. Congressman Fulcher has been very active on this issue, sending letters and leading committee hearings to demonstrate the negative impact of President Biden’s mandate—particularly on our Border Patrol Agents and firefighters who join many other life-saving and law-enforcement careers being affected by this mandate. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/11/17/id-95e161f8-3440-4331-91b7-92d222eb7fa2/ | Rep. Fulcher, HFC Formally Oppose Funding Federal Government Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates | 2021-11-17 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Freedom Caucus sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi stating their opposition to a continuing resolution, or any other government funding legislation, that federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates remain in place. “Any government spending bill that continues funding the unconstitutional vaccine mandate is intolerable,” said Congressman Andy Biggs “As members of Congress we have the power of the purse – it’s time we start to use it to protect the livelihoods of the American people.” The letter comes just a few weeks before the December 3rd expiration of the current continuing resolution funding government. “No Member of Congress exercising their authority to control the “power of the purse” under Article I of the Constitution of the United States should vote to fund an Executive Branch that is requiring unconstitutional vaccine mandates on American citizens in the private sector, or foolishly and wrongheadedly mandating the COVID-19 vaccination of government personnel,” the letter explains. See text of full letter below. Dear Speaker Pelosi, President Biden and administration officials on his behalf have issued multiple executive orders and directives mandating COVID-19 vaccinations under threat of retribution that will cause the loss of livelihoods and endanger Americans. No Member of Congress exercising their authority to control the “power of the purse” under Article I of the Constitution of the United States should vote to fund an Executive Branch that is requiring unconstitutional vaccine mandates on American citizens in the private sector, or foolishly and wrongheadedly mandating the COVID-19 vaccination of government personnel. Federal vaccine mandates will only further divide America and harm our national security. For example, thousands of men and women in uniform are thus far choosing not to meet the recent COVID-19 vaccination requirements imposed by DoD. It is absurd to threaten to discharge – honorably or … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/11/10/id-d5b0c2e6-e8f1-48e7-ba05-263da1beb68c/ | Congressman Fulcher Applauds Idaho’s Hire Vets Medallion Award Recipients | 2021-11-10 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Russ Fulcher today announced that 849 employers nationwide and four Idaho employers were recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL) for their contributions to veteran employment. The program was created under the bipartisan Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Act, which established a recognition program within DOL to award employers that make veterans hiring, retention, and career development a priority. “Veterans have the skills and experience that would benefit all types of employers, but finding the right job opportunity can be a major hurdle in their transition from active duty to civilian life,” said Fulcher. “The goal of this program is to help veterans focus their job search efforts on companies that offer benefits to help them succeed and recognize the value their military service brings to the workplace. The companies recognized today are going above and beyond to hire and retain veterans. As Ranking Member of the Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services, I’ll continue working to ensure we have policies in place that help our nation’s heroes find good-paying jobs.” Idaho recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Award include: National Native American Construction, Inc. (Coeur D’Alene) Leisureland RV Center (Boise) W. Harris GSC Inc. (Meridian) IIS, LLC (Meridian) The award is given to employers that meet certain criteria, including: what percentage of new hires, or the overall workforce, is made up of veterans; what types of training and leadership development opportunities are made available; what other benefits and resources are offered, such as tuition assistance; and other factors that demonstrate a commitment to supporting veterans throughout their post-military careers. To sign-up to receive updates on the program or get more information, please visit HIREVets.gov. To watch the awards ceremony live at 1PM… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/11/05/id-ec071b02-6c97-4d29-ae77-9b898635367e/ | Congressman Fulcher Answers Idahoans Concerns Over IRS Overreach | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — During Congressman Fulcher’s tele-townhall with over 6,500 constituents from Idaho’s First District, there was a clear theme in the questions from the participants: The power and surveillance capabilities of the IRS should not be expanded. Congressman Fulcher commented on the proposed IRS expansion, “These proposals are a flagrant assault on our freedoms. The IRS is already far too powerful and this proposal is yet another move by the Biden Administration to expand the power and watchdog capabilities of the federal government. Congressman Fulcher has been a leader on this issue, since the Biden Administration announced its proposal to expand IRS surveillance over Americans with bank transactions over $600, and to double the size of the IRS by hiring 87,000 additional agents to conduct these new surveillance operations. The agency’s hiring spree would make the IRS larger than any city fully in Idaho’s First District, at a cost of $80 billion according to the Treasury Department. In October, Congressman Fulcher wrote a letterto Treasury Secretary Yellen after the department arbitrarily changed the reporting amount threshold, writing that the proposal would“sow further distrust in our financial system due to the ongoing and valid concerns about the IRS’s ability to protect the privacy and financial data of the American people and potentially enlarge the unbanked population.” Congressman Fulcher has co-sponsored H.R.5586, the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act to stop this intrusive policy and prohibit the implementation of new requirements to report bank account deposits and withdrawals. This IRS overreach will impact over 100 million Americans who have bank accounts and banking apps.The Congressman also co-sponsored H.R.5206, which prevents the IRS from targeting groups based on their beliefs or any legal 1st Amendment activities. This legislation requires the IRS to issue reports on the tax gap and participate in an a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/11/04/id-71c8afe5-6e03-4e1e-85f5-70235a5a7ae6/ | Congressman Fulcher Takes Continued Action Against the Biden Administration’s Vaccine Mandates | 2021-11-04 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Department of Labor announced a rule that will mandate vaccines for businesses with more than 100 employees. The legally dubious Emergency Temporary Standard from OSHA comes at a time when employers are struggling to hire workers, which has reverberated throughout the economy and resulted in the current supply chain crisis. President Biden’s unilateral policies on vaccines amount to an unprecedented executive branch overreach. Congressman Fulcher is opposed to this power grab and has undertaken several actions to stop it. When President Biden first announced in August that he would require every federal employee to be vaccinated, Congressman Fulcher opposed the move, stating “nothing in the US Constitution indicates that requiring Americans to obtain an intrusive medical procedure falls within the proper role of government.” In September, after learning of the employer vaccine mandate proposal, Congressman Fulcher wrote to the Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to state his opposition, saying “President Biden is now weaponizing the federal bureaucracy to crush American businesses with this rushed and unprecedented OSHA mandate.” As Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, Congressman Fulcher led a hearing last week on the disruptions that the mandates have caused in every industry, from short-staffed hospitals to a lack of truckers to haul timber. View his remarks in full here. Congressman Fulcher has also cosponsored H.R. 5811, “to amend the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 to prohibit the use of funds related to any rule requiring a COVID-19 vaccination, and for other purposes.” This “limitation bill” would prohibit funds in the FY22 Labor-HHS appropriations bill that otherwise may be used to develop, implement, administer, or enforce any rule that requires COVID-19 vaccination. In additio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/11/03/id-0149a170-2bfd-4940-baea-82c23088c5e7/ | Rep. Fulcher Opening Statement: “The Absence of Faith-Based Providers Would Create an Enormous Service Gap” | 2021-11-03 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee Republican Leader Russ Fulcher (R-ID) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a subcommittee hearing on modernizing the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG): “For decades the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program has empowered civil institutions and local governments to serve low-income individuals and communities. “Congress has not reauthorized the CSBG since 1998, and I think it’s safe to say that our economy has changed tremendously over the past two decades to warrant a closer look at the program. We have an opportunity before us today to examine areas of the CSBG program that need to be reformed and we need to consider ways to strengthen it. “It is our job to make sure this program operates as effectively as possible. In addition to adding greater accountability to low-income community members and taxpayers, we should look for ways to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, encourage innovation, and ensure policymakers have essential information about how the program meets the needs of low-income Americans, helping them to move toward stability, opportunity, and self-reliance. “We should not be content to have vulnerable, low-income, and impoverished Americans remain locked in their current economic position. Neither should we be content to leave federal programs ‘as is’ simply because it is easier than improving them. Our programs to help those in need – including CSBG – should all be focused on helping to raise individuals out of poverty and move them into the workforce. “One important way we can transform these programs is through a greater focus on outcomes. We need measurable outcomes from our federal safety net programs. “Our safety net exists to assist those who are most in need, but reforms need to be made to ensure they work for the people they are intended to serve. A greater emphasis on program performance will ensure that federal an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/10/26/id-10151df0-bc79-4487-8b98-bd256d9290c2/ | Rep. Fulcher Opening Statement: “This Federal Vaccine Mandate Will Worsen the Supply Chain Crisis” | 2021-10-26 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee Republican Leader Russ Fulcher (R-ID) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a joint subcommittee hearing on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) likely unlawful federal vaccine mandate: “There’s no way around it. President Biden’s vaccine mandate is bad for workers, it’s bad for business, and it’s bad for the economy. It is also an affront to the personal liberties Americans hold dear. “A major labor shortage is already contributing to a supply chain backup. In response to similar state and federal mandates, many private companies have begun firing workers who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine. “This federal vaccine mandate will worsen the supply chain crisis, almost guaranteeing Americans will go without this Christmas. “Current government mandates have created chaos at airports, weakened police forces, and put our health care system in jeopardy. “In September, a hospital in upstate New York was so understaffed after unvaccinated medical personnel resigned that the hospital was forced to stop delivering babies. Yet babies come when it’s time for them to, whether there’s a staffing shortage or not. “These problems will only worsen once President Biden’s OSHA vaccine and testing mandate is issued. “We can’t afford to lose more workers. This coercive government mandate will compound the crises facing our nation. “Instead of empowering American workers and job creators, my friends on the other side of the aisle are forcing main street to fire workers. This is the surest way to hurt our economy. “This ill-advised decree will create substantial uncertainty, costs, and liabilities. The last thing main street needs is another unfunded mandate dictated from Washington. “Harsh fines for violating President Biden’s mandate could also decimate small businesses. “This is not building back better. It’s crushing the job creators and American… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/10/26/id-b7a3c7f1-0c00-44a1-a0ff-19b77e57710e/ | Rep. Fulcher Discusses the Negative Effects and Concerns of OSHA’s ETS | 2021-10-26 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | 0 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/09/24/id-49d1f978-4c10-4300-8dbe-aa665996aeb6/ | Fulcher, Risch Introduce Bicameral Geothermal Legislation | 2021-09-24 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of Clean Energy Week, U.S. Senator Jim Risch and Congressman Russ Fulcher (both R-Idaho) today introduced bicameral legislation to streamline the discovery and permitting process for geothermal energy projects. The House bill is cosponsored by Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-04). The Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act will bring geothermal to parity with oil and gas exploration on public lands. Congressman Fulcher commented, “I am excited to be introducing this bill with support from Ranking Member Westerman, and alongside my Idaho colleague Senator Jim Risch leading the effort in the Senate. Federal regulations should not discourage geothermal exploration in Idaho, and this bill has been designed to alleviate the currently long and burdensome processes– opening up new opportunities to harness this clean energy in our state and across the country.” “Geothermal energy holds great potential in Idaho and across the West, but unfortunately, the geothermal permitting process is drowning in red tape,” said Senator Risch. “This bill with my friend and colleague, Russ, will streamline current processes so that this clean, reliable and low-cost energy source can be fully realized.” House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman added, “In order to continue leading the world in energy standards, an all-of-the-above approach to domestic energy production must be our solution. Geothermal energy is an important part of that equation. This zero carbon, U.S.-produced energy source provides American jobs and energy security, yet overburdensome regulations continue saddling geothermal production with endless red tape. It’s time to streamline these processes on both public and private land, getting this safe, reliable energy source to market faster. I’m honored to introduce this bill with my Natural Resources Committee colleague Congressman Fulcher, and I hope to se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/09/16/id-db75a6a3-7a3e-4386-9aaa-8f54414cdb95/ | Rep. Fulcher, Western Caucus Members Denounce Unnecessary Gray Wolf Review | 2021-09-16 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) completed initial reviews of two petitions from special interest groups to list the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the western United States. USFWS announced it will be conducting a 12-month comprehensive status review, despite robust state-led efforts to manage the species. “Wolf reintroduction has a long and controversial history, both at the federal and state levels. Idaho’s comprehensive wildlife management policies consider critical economic factors, from big game hunting to ranching, and should not be second guessed by Washington D.C.” – U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) “Once again, radical special interest groups have hijacked the ESA and are wasting taxpayer resources. Forcing agencies to conduct meaningless reviews to examine recovered species is not accomplishing any long-term goals when state wildlife experts are already managing and caring for species local to their communities. It is also disappointing that the Biden administration is caving to these groups and giving credence to these petitions instead of proactively working with states on actual recovery mechanisms. Absent political interference, this review will almost certainly show state management is more than adequate in preserving wolves across the West.” – House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) “The gray wolf is an Endangered Species Act success story. Through partnerships between states, local communities, tribes, private landowners, and the federal government, we have worked to restore gray wolf species throughout the western United States and celebrated their recovery by removing them from the endangered species list. Less than a month ago, the Biden Administration upheld the Trump Administration’s delisting, allowing local species managers to continue their successful efforts. While it is disappointing – but not at all surprising – to see lit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/08/31/id-0f07c56b-0ba3-479a-9899-ccd8db691904/ | Rep. Fulcher Joins Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medals to Fallen Servicemembers | 2021-08-31 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Russ Fulcher joined Congresswoman Lisa McClain’s legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week. The legislation will award the Congressional Gold Medal to Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Sgt. Nicole Gee, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Cpl. Daegan Page, Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, Cpl. David Lee Espinoza, Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola, Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, Hospitalman Maxton Soviak and Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss. “The bravery of these 13 fallen servicemembers should be honored and recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal. Their selfless sacrifice will never be forgotten,” said Rep. Fulcher. “These heroic men and women are gone far too soon, and we must honor them for their bravery in helping U.S. citizens and Afghan allies safely evacuate Afghanistan,” said Rep. McClain. “My heart aches for the families and loved ones of our servicemembers. We will always remember their service and pay tribute to their sacrifice.” “These servicemembers risked their lives to uphold America’s highest values. They are heroes, and their legacy will be the thousands of Afghans who are alive today because these brave men and women put their lives on the line to give them a ticket to freedom. We must never forget,” said Rep. Moulton. “My and my family’s prayers go to the families of those who lost their lives in this senseless violence. I am grateful for this opportunity to honor these brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice working to keep our families safe,” said Rep. Joe Wilson. “There are thirteen more Gold Star families this week, and that is a heartbreaking fact, but they should take comfort knowing that their sons and daughters did not give their lives in vain. They gave the fullest measure of devotion to our country, our flag, their brothers and s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/08/31/id-54f63186-5a4e-4804-b825-46f01072677c/ | Rep. Fulcher Signs Amicus Brief in Support of New York Second Amendment Case | 2021-08-31 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fulcher has signed a Congressional amicus brief led by Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22), to the U.S. Supreme Court that will challenge New York’s heavily restrictive licensing regulations targeted at law-abiding gun owners. This fall, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Corlett, which asks whether the State’s denial of petitioners’ applications for concealed-carry licenses violated the Second Amendment. Currently, New York requires applicants for gun permits to undergo a lengthy process that involves paying exorbitant filing fees and often results in arbitrary denial. The amicus brief signed by Rep. Fulcher calls the practice a “licensing regime [that] criminalizes the exercise of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.” Congressman Fulcher commented, “It is deeply upsetting to hear about how New York, and not just New York but many other states as well, have begun to chip away at one of our most fundamental rights- the right to defend ourselves and our families. Keeping and bearing arms in self-defense is key to preserving our personal liberty, especially since we have seen crime rising in cities across the country over the past few months. No state should be able to prosecute its own residents for trying to protect themselves.” In addition, Congressman Fulcher recently co-sponsored two pro-Second Amendment bills. The Firearm Due Process Protection Act, (H.R. 3820) provides gun owners with the ability to seek a court judgement in order to ensure the right to own a firearm is protected when wrongfully denied due to federal background checks. The bill also requires the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to give an answer within 60 days, and grants thousands of unjustly denied citizens a court appeal process when administrative errors are made during background checks. The second bill, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R.38), will make conc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/08/18/id-c14356cb-3b6c-42d7-aa3c-381e757da743/ | Rep. Fulcher Statement on Afghanistan | 2021-08-18 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Fulcher released the following statement on Afghanistan: “My heart is with the brave service members who served in Afghanistan, and the gold star families who lost their loved ones in this war. Many of these men and women joined our military shortly after the attacks on September 11th, displaying their fierce commitment to protecting our American freedoms. This bravery, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. At this point, we are laser focused on ensuring Americans are able to evacuate the area safely, and I am proud of my team for their work with federal authorities to assist in the safe exit of several Idahoans already. I urge President Biden to outline for our country how he plans to safely remove our citizens, allies, partners, and equipment from falling into the hands of the Taliban.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/08/03/id-e16910d0-aa23-4480-91e6-4c56ced19475/ | Rep. Fulcher statement on President Biden’s Mandates | 2021-08-03 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Fulcher released the following statement regarding President Biden’s mandates on federal workers: When confronted with controversial policy positions, Americans refer to the guidelines as written in the US Constitution. So… when President Biden reversed his previous position and issued a “requirement” that federal employees obtain a vaccination for COVID-19, one must ask: Under what authority? Answer: There is none. Nothing in the US Constitution indicates that requiring Americans to obtain an intrusive medical procedure falls within the proper role of government. Mr. President, make sure information regarding vaccines is accurate and readily available… then allow Americans make decisions for themselves. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/07/31/id-fe4a743b-8293-4ecd-9d6d-32015e90cd9a/ | Congressman Fulcher Pushes Back on Partisan Spending Spree | 2021-07-31 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01) voted against H.R. 4502, containing seven partisan FY2022 appropriations bills to fund various executive branch agencies. Before voting on the funding packages, Congressman Fulcher was closely involved in the markup process of the legislation and co-sponsored several amendments to the bill. A list of these amendments can be found below. Congressman Fulcher commented on the package: “These spending packages simply have far too many poison pills to earn my support. First, this is one of the most pro-abortion bills I’ve seen in Congress and it aims to undo historic pro-life protections like the Hyde Amendment that has been in effect since 1980. As our country faces increasing cyber attacks, this package does not fund the Department of Defense, and instead includes substantial funding increases to the International Monetary Fund, bankrolling hundreds of billions of American taxpayer dollars to Iran, China, Venezuela, and other adversaries. Last month, we saw the highest number of illegal immigrant crossings in over 20 years, but rather than funding the Department of Homeland Security, this partisan proposal instead creates a backdoor way of enacting the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and carrying out the Left’s agenda to Defund the Police. After over-spending billions during the COVID-19 pandemic and sending our country further in debt, this funding package increases discretionary spending by 21% from last year, rather than on efforts to balance the budget and lower our deficit. This is not a responsible proposal and does not represent the values and priorities of Idaho.” Congressman Fulcher has long been a proponent for voting on single-subject bills, rather than large “omnibus” bills packaged with hundreds of provisions on a range of different topics. Shortly after being sworn into office in 2019, Congressman Fulcher introduced the “One Subject At A Time Act” to mandate the practice of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/07/30/id-eafcf016-8a3c-49e2-a941-fa13a001286b/ | Rep. Fulcher Calls on CDC to Release Info on Breakthrough Infections of COVID-19 | 2021-07-30 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID) today joined more than 40 members of the House Republican conference in calling on CDC Director Rochelle Walensky to publish the available data on the frequency of breakthrough infections of COVID-19 in vaccinated individuals. The letter, which was first reported by Fox News and is being led by Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), highlights how the CDC stopped collecting this information in May and expresses concern that the CDC is unable to make reliable predictions with existing data. The letter also expresses concern that these deficiencies hinder the CDC’s ability to know how breakthrough infections will drive an increase in COVID-19 cases. In part, the lawmakers write, “We are deeply concerned that the CDC has released blanket guidance seeking to reduce this transmission when they have not even provided data on the frequency of breakthrough infections to the public. Dr. Anthony Fauci has said that the science has evolved with the virus. We ask that you provide us and the American people that science.” Specifically, the letter asks Director Walensky four questions, including: Does the CDC have reliable data that show the number of breakthrough COVID-19 infections in the U.S. since January 2021? If so, please provide them. Does the CDC have reliable models that estimate the extent to which breakthrough infections are expected to drive the overall number of COVID-19 cases? If so, please provide them. How did these data and models inform your decision on July 27, 2021 to revise mask guidance for vaccinated Americans? If these data and models did not inform your decision, please provide the data and models that did. If current U.S. vaccination rates do not significantly increase in the coming months, what metrics will need to be met for CDC to rescind the mask guidance for vaccinated Americans issue on July 27, 2021? The letter was also signed by: Reps. Elise Stefanik, Mike Gallagher, Mike Rogers, Lee Zel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/07/28/id-b27ba790-881f-498e-81b9-b4b40a857937/ | Opening Statement: Private Child Nutrition Partners Key to Assisting Needy Families | 2021-07-28 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Republican Leader of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee Russ Fulcher (R-ID) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a subcommittee hearing on child nutrition programs: “Young children and nursing or expecting mothers need adequate nutrition. Well-fed children have numerous advantages. According to research, the better the nutritional value, the more likely both child and mother will have stronger immune systems, safer pregnancies, and longer lives. “We also know that access to food leads to more productive learning environments. That is why federal nutrition programs date back to the 1940’s. There is a national interest in supporting a healthy baseline for future generations. There is also a critical role for private partners, including religious and other non-profit entities, that help provide these services to people. We saw this last year as we dealt with COVID-19. “Today, the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act authorize both the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). “These programs help provide nutrition services to vulnerable women and children. Through WIC, the federal government provides funding to states for the purpose of assisting low-income women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have children up to the age of five. State agencies work with tens of thousands of authorized retailers so these vulnerable mothers can purchase certain foods such as fruits, vegetables, milk, whole grain cereal, juice, and eggs. “CACFP, on the other hand, reimburses meals or snacks served in eligible child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. In Fiscal Year 2019, almost 5 million children and adults from low-income households benefited daily from the program. “Last year, Congress appropriated over $25 billion in taxpayer dollars for f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/07/27/id-076ddde2-fc0a-4d3f-96dc-ecf6df71c5dc/ | Idaho Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Manage Forests, Reduce Wildfire Risk | 2021-07-27 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act, with Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) introducing the House companion bill. The legislation will extend full partnership eligibility for the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) program – which facilitates federal forest restoration and management projects – to Tribes and Counties. “The 2021 wildfire season underscores the need to use every tool in the toolbox to mitigate wildfire risk. The GNA program is just such a tool. Congress made the decision to extend GNA to Tribes and Counties in 2018, and we owe it to them to do so correctly,” said Risch. “This legislation gives all GNA partners the greatest ability to collaborate on forest management projects and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires across the West.” “Tribes and Counties in Idaho have the authority to decrease their reliance on federal land managers and oversee Idaho’s forests to reduce wildfire risk, but their current financial resources are lacking because they cannot retain receipts like the States. This financial hurdle is addressed by the ‘Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act,’ allowing Tribes and Counties to fully utilize the Good Neighbor Authority, ensuring new cooperative management projects throughout Idaho,” said Fulcher. Supporters of the Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act include Governor of Idaho Brad Little, the Idaho Forest Group, the National Association of Counties, the Intertribal Timber Council, the National Association of State Foresters, and the National Congress of American Indians. Statements of Support: “Idaho has demonstrated true leadership in the management of federal lands in our state. The level of collaboration across so many diverse interests and levels of government is a testament of our commitment to getting more people to work in our forests, reducing the risk of fire, and improving the overall healt… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/07/15/id-42ac789e-aaca-47e7-99a0-99a268568aaf/ | Congressman Fulcher Comments on President Biden Signaling the Revival of WOTUS Regulations | 2021-07-15 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Russ Fulcher is pushing back on the EPA’s recent announcement that it will look into restoring rules and definitions for the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulations implemented by the Obama Administration. In 2015, this rule established broad definitions that allowed the federal government access to regulate nearly every body of water, regardless of its agricultural use or location on private property. In January of 2020, the rule was overturned by the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) under the direction of President Trump. This was a welcome change for Idahoans, as Congressman Russ Fulcher pointed out upon its instatement last January, “I commend the Trump Administration for keeping their promise and reestablishing the appropriate state authority in relation to the Clean Water Act. This new rule will help Idaho farms, businesses, and other job creators so our state can continue to thrive as an economic leader in our nation.“ Now, the Biden Administration has announced that the NWPR is under review, signaling a potential return to Obama-era regulations by overturning the NWPR and subsequently allowing the EPA to reinstate and expand rules regarding water policy. This potential action is the newest addition in a long line of environmental policies proposed by President Biden to “tackle the climate crisis” and has received significant opposition, particularly from rural states that were extremely burdened by the original WOTUS rule. In April 2021, Congressman Fulcher joined Rep. Miller-Meeks’ Resolution, H.Res.318, “expressing a sense of the U.S. House of Representatives that the Navigable Waters Protection Rule not be withdrawn or vacated.” Rep. Fulcher commented on his co-sponsorship, “Idaho farmers, cattlemen, and ranchers will continue to face burdensome red tape if there is no protection from the Obama-era WOTUS rule. The federal government must continue to work with the states to lessen this th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/07/12/id-583a5b1a-79c2-4465-8dda-1fc09abc4b77/ | Rep. Fulcher, Western Caucus Demand Answers From Biden Administration on Return to Obama-era WOTUS | 2021-07-12 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Western Caucus and Senate Western Caucus Members, led by Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Chairman Steve Daines (MT), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), and Senator Joni Ernst (IA), sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jaime Pinkham to express serious concerns with the Biden Administration’s decision to remand the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) and reopen the definition of “waters of the United States.” “These steps demonstrate a misguided and out of touch approach toward addressing the needs of local communities across the country,” wrote the lawmakers. “The NWPR was an immense step forward in rectifying the regulatory overreach that was attempted in 2015, and your agencies’ vague announcement and opaque process fails to ensure our communities will not – once again – be subject to further uncertainty and government overreach.” The lawmakers outline the unprecedented overreach of the failed Obama-era 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and highlight the impacts that returning to a drastic expansion of federal jurisdiction over non-navigable waters will have on rural communities across the United States. “Our farmers, ranchers, landowners, and small businesses have demonstrated a deep commitment to stewarding our waterways and lands, which is why this radical overreach was met with bipartisan opposition and concern that was even echoed by Administrator Regan during his confirmation process,” they wrote. They continued, “Confusion, regulatory uncertainty, and litigation have surrounded the scope of federal authority of our nation’s navigable waterways for decades. With your recent actions, the Biden Administration is trampling upon this progress and further jeopardizing rural Americans’ confidence that this Administration is working in their best interest… Rural communities in the Wes… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/07/07/id-7a3c26bd-0b6e-446a-9c40-109dbbeac074/ | Congressman Fulcher Takes Additional Actions to Protect Idahoan’s Second Amendment Rights | 2021-07-07 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Russ Fulcher has continued his efforts to defend Idahoan’s Second Amendment rights with several legislative actions. These include becoming an original cosponsor on H.R. 3820, the Firearm Due Process Protection Act, H.R. 3823, the Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act (PISTOL Act), and sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Marvin Richardson opposing the recent rule against “stabilizing braces.” “President Biden’s gun policies will add red tape and penalties to law-abiding Americans who respect the rule of law. This is unconstitutional and an infringement to every American’s right to defend themselves,” said Congressman Fulcher. In a 2018 Operation Report from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), 26 million background checks were conducted with 99,000 of those transactions being denied and 28,000 appeals for wrongful denial. The Firearm Due Process Protection Act, H.R. 3820,cosponsored by Congressman Fulcher, addresses this bureaucratic failure by providing gun owners with the ability to seek a court judgement in order to ensure the right to own a firearm is protected when wrongfully denied by the federal government. The bill also requires the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to give an answer within 60 days, and grants thousands of unjustly denied citizens a court appeal process when administrative errors are made during background checks at NICS. H.R. 3820 gives gun owners confidence when purchasing firearms, and requires the FBI to submit an annual report to Congress regarding the total number and nature of appeals reported– providing additional transparency to their processing times and bottlenecks in the appeals process. Congressman Fulcher commented, “There are several regulations already in place to prevent dangerous or inappropriate individuals from obtaining … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/07/01/id-16798d2a-f7bc-415a-b82f-f6f2f7043918/ | Leader McCarthy Announces Congressman Fulcher’s Appointment to Big Tech Task Force | 2021-07-01 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) formally announced the membership of seven new issue-based Republican Task Forces designed to identify and develop policy solutions to issues facing the American people. Congressman Russ Fulcher was selected to serve on the Big Tech Censorship and Data task force, led by Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, that will look into matters concerning data privacy, security, competition issues, and accountability. “The influence big tech companies have over how we get our information and share our opinions grows more substantial with each year.” Rep. Fulcher commented on his appointment to the task force, “And when it comes to arbitrary bans and censoring speech, there is no longer a question of the bias existing. It is time we start reigning in their power and ensuring these companies are held accountable for their actions. I am honored to be appointed to the leadership team concerning these efforts.” Leader McCarthy commented, “From President Biden’s Border Crisis to soaring consumer costs, and the rising crimes caused by the ‘Defund the Police’ movement, Democrats’ disastrous policies have left Americans hurting in ways we haven’t seen in decades. The American people need reassurances from their elected officials that they will work to make neighborhoods safer, our border secure, and make the American dream even more accessible. When Republicans retake the majority, we will come prepared to implement policies that will actually solve problems and improve people’s lives. That is why earlier this year I informed the conference that we would be rolling out Republican Task Forces designed to tackle the several crises that currently threaten our great nation. Today, I am proud to formally announce both the task force leaders and the full list of members who will be fighting to better our country for all Americans. These task forces will be critical in building consensus around ideas to c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/06/23/id-b4d3c87e-7409-46bc-a3b2-61c89a57d8d6/ | Fulcher Continues Fight to End Growing Border Crisis | 2021-06-23 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fulcher is continuing legislative efforts to add pressure to a solution for the historic crisis at the southern border. In his first 100 days in office, President Biden issued 94 executive actions relating to immigration, including defunding border wall construction and re-implementing the Obama-era “catch and release” policy. These actions, shouldered with campaign rhetoric encouraging illegal immigration, have caused a growing crisis at the southern border. On March 24th, President Biden appointed Vice President Harris to lead efforts relating to the surge of immigrants at the southern border, but she has yet to visit the border or engage in efforts to reverse the growing crisis. Congressman Fulcher joined a letter with 55 other colleagues to remove Vice President Harris from this position, to be replaced by an official who is equipped and motivated to take this situation seriously. Congressman Fulcher commented, “The person in charge of the historic border crisis has yet to visit the border or take any significant actions. This is an insult to Americans grappling with the 300% increase in fentanyl coming over the border compared to last year, to the thousands being taken advantage of by cartels to the tune of millions a month, to the unaccompanied children in overflowing camps, and to the rule of law in our country. We all deserve better.” There have been a record number of unaccompanied children at the border, including more than 14,000 in the month of May alone. It has been reported that 3,000 male children (ages 15-17) had to be moved to a convention center in Dallas to deal with the overflow. Previously, the Administration had opened up a “tent city” outside of Dallas where about 1,000 children, some as young as four years old, are being held. And, some 4,200 children are currently being held in Customs & Border Patrol (CBP) cells that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has descr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/06/02/id-b2913d73-c878-4cb2-809f-6eaef2a34efe/ | Fulcher Receives Rare Award for 2020 Voting Record | 2021-06-02 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Russ Fulcher was honored by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for maintaining one of the strongest voting records in Congress, supporting limited government, economic freedom, and low taxes. Congressman Fulcher is one of only 22 House members to have been awarded the “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” for their exceptional voting record during the 2020 Congressional session. Congressman Fulcher commented, “I promised my constituents that as their representative in Congress, I would fight on their behalf to support reducing spending and opposing higher taxes. It is truly an honor to receive this “A” rating from the National Taxpayers Union. As cities across the nation begin the next phase of normalcy, it is important to look toward the future and ensure that taxpayers continue to be at the forefront of all decision-making in Washington. Thank you to the National Taxpayers Union for all of your work to represent not only American taxpayers now, but those in the future who will be left with the bill for the current out of control spending.” NTU’s rating system is designed to calculate a Member’s voting record on fiscal responsibility by evaluating each vote that has an impact on tax, spending, trade, and regulatory policy with a methodical weighting system. NTU included 178 House votes on the 2020 fiscal policy scorecard. This year, Congressman Fulcher scored 92 percent on the group’s rating scale. In comparison, the House average was just 42 percent. “The pandemic created unprecedented challenges for our nation — and for taxpayers,” said Pete Sepp, President of NTU. “Despite these difficult circumstances, taxpayers should know that Fulcher continued to support fiscal discipline and responsible governance. Now more than ever, we need leaders like Congressman Fulcher to get our nation’s finances back in order and help restore our prosperity. National Taxpayers Union thanks Congressman Fulcher for his efforts on behalf … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/05/19/id-0dbaa5d2-1b04-4137-85b4-ddc9b8a245a3/ | Rep. Fulcher, E&L Members Press Cardona on Critical Race Theory | 2021-05-19 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) led a letter, signed by every Republican Committee Member, to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona voicing strong objection to the Education Department’s proposed priorities on the American History and Civics Education programs. Specifically, the Department’s action would violate prohibitions against the federal government’s involvement in local schools’ curriculum, advance racist and divisive ideologies, and advocate for false history and misinformation. In the letter, the Members write: “Mr. Secretary, we urge you to withdraw these proposed priorities. They violate prohibitions against federal involvement in curriculum, advocate for a racist and divisive ideology, and promote historically inaccurate and misleading information. Schools should address the abysmal performance of American students in civics and history and we would eagerly work with you on that bipartisan goal.” The Members continue: “Any effort from the federal level must respect state and local control of curriculum, be free of ideological bias, and focus on instilling in our students an understanding of, and appreciation for, our nation’s founding principles of equality and unalienable rights.” To read the full letter to Secretary Cardona, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/05/12/id-618cb2ea-1bc5-42b7-849b-2b394f6dc9d0/ | Fulcher Opening Statement at Hearing on School Nutrition Programs | 2021-05-12 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – The school meal program is one of the most important programs this Committee oversees. If students are hungry, they don’t learn. If they don’t learn they don’t succeed in school. This impacts their prospects for a successful career as adults. As I dig into this issue and hear more from my constituents on these programs, the best thing we can do is ensure this program works up and down the pipeline for those it’s intended to serve. When I say up and down the pipeline, I mean from production to consumption. Our nation’s parents, farmers, ranchers, food producers, school districts, and school nutrition experts all play a critical role in the success of these programs. It is our job as elected officials to make sure the program aligns with what parents approve of and what farmers can produce, to ensure we are able to buy healthy, safe, and tasty food for students, and maintain requirements that are easily implemented in real school settings. If the standards are unattainable or overly complicated the program will fail. Nutrition officials from school districts around my state tell me one of the challenges they face while striving to put together nutritional and enjoyable choices for students is following the unclear, complicated federal rules. To that point, let me quickly discuss the sodium targets in the current regulations. I’ll chalk this up to a noble goal that doesn’t thoroughly account for the reality on the ground. Under Target Two of the sodium requirements, grades K-5 can have no more than 935 mg of sodium per lunch. If Target Three is enacted, sodium would be reduced to 640 mg. The American Heart Association released a sample menu of what further reducing the sodium might look like. Not surprising, the meals become far less appealing. To meet Target Three sodium requirements, schools must eliminate the cheese from a cheeseburger, nix the pickles, and trade the potatoes for carrots. Does a plain hamburger patty with no c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/05/11/id-36e7ce8e-5362-4345-8bb0-f45712326947/ | Representatives Fulcher, Moore, Neguse, and Schrier Introduce the Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act to Digitize Federal Land Mapping Records | 2021-05-11 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Russ Fulcher (R-ID) was joined by Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Kim Schrier (D-WA) in introducing the Modernizing Access to our Public Land (MAPLand) Act, which would direct federal land management agencies to digitize and standardize mapping records. This will allow hunters, anglers, and millions of other federal land users to access essential information about public lands as well as help federal land management agencies identify public lands with limited or nonexistent public access points and take proactive steps to open them to the public. “Our nation is blessed with some of the most incredible scenic landscapes and outdoor spaces in the world,” said Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT). “But each year, millions of Americans venture into the great outdoors without having the most up-to-date data on land access. I am proud to sponsor the MAPLand Act, which would address this by digitizing tens of thousands of records to ensure that fishers, hikers, bikers, hunters, and all who seek to enjoy our federal lands have access to the information they need to fully experience our country’s natural wonders.” “Sportsmen and outdoor recreationalists have a tremendous impact on our Idaho culture and economy,” said Congressman Russ Fulcher (R-ID). “As the proud author of this bill last year, I am thankful for Rep. Moore’s leadership and interest in furthering this effort to modernize information and access to our public lands so that those in Idaho, Utah, and around the country can better utilize these public places.” “In Colorado, access to public lands fuels our robust outdoor recreation economy, contributes to the health and well-being of Coloradans and is at the core of our state’s values,” said Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO). “I’m proud to help introduce the bipartisan MAPLand Act today which will modernize and formalize data sharing across public land agencies, to support our natural r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/26/id-70c0f46f-89b2-4857-8754-958a80e0e26c/ | Idaho Delegation Announces Virtual Service Academy Day | 2021-04-26 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov BOISE, ID – The Idaho Delegation announced a Virtual Military Service Academy Day for the state. Students interested in learning more about the U.S. Academies should sign up to receive a link to the event at https://simpson.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=1342. Join and listen to academy liaisons, cadets and midshipmen discuss the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Students will learn about the application process and how to achieve a congressional nomination from a member of the Idaho delegation. Virtual Service Academy Day: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 6:00PM Mountain/5:00PM Pacific Sign up to receive a link to the event at: https://simpson.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=1342 For more information on any of these events or to learn more about the Academies contact: Senator Mike Crapo’s office: Karen Roetter at (208) 664-5490 Senator James Risch’s office: Frances Hasenoehrl at (208) 743-0792 Congressman Mike Simpson’s office: Craig Quarterman at (208) 334-1953 Congressman Russ Fulcher’s office: Tori Shockey at (208) 888-3188 | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/26/id-8ffe806a-d298-410b-a180-e1c7edea6ee3/ | Idaho Delegation Urges Interior Secretary to Follow the Science, Delist Yellowstone Grizzly Population | 2021-04-26 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher (all R-Idaho) joined lawmakers from Montana and Wyoming to urge Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to heed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) study demonstrating the full recovery of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) grizzly bear populations and return species management to the states. “It has been sixteen years since the GYE population was first proposed for removal from the endangered and threatened species list and since then, Republican and Democratic Administrations alike have supported returning the GYE management to the states,” wrote the lawmakers. “Grizzly bears have nearly tripled the extent of their occupied range in the GYE since the 1980s and reporting a conservative estimate of 737 bears, the USFWS believes it has reached carrying capacity.” “We are hopeful that future management of the bear will follow the science, honor the commitment and resources invested by Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho over the past five decades, and not be subject to political whims,” the letter concluded. To read the letter, click here. Background: Grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem met their recovery goals more than a decade ago. In 2017, the Fish and Wildlife Service removed the Yellowstone population of the grizzly bear from the endangered species list, citing a significant increase in bear populations and a doubling of their range land. However in September 2018, a federal judge in Montana ruled to put the Yellowstone grizzly bear back on the endangered species list despite the population surpassing recovery targets. The state of Wyoming appealed the decision, and in July 2020 a federal appeals court in San Francisco upheld the continued federal listing for Yellowstone grizzlies. In March 2021, Risch and Crapo introduced the Grizzly Bear State Management Act which would remove grizzly bears in the Grea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/22/id-b58d256e-6855-46ca-b843-0344acb48600/ | Congressman Fulcher & Governor Little Push Back Against Provision Preventing State Tax Reductions | 2021-04-22 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Russ Fulcher and Governor Brad Little are working in conjunction to push back against a specific provision in the Biden Administrations ‘American Rescue Plan Act,’ the massive spending bill signed into law earlier this year. Their focus is on a specific stipulation preventing reductions in state taxes through 2024. Congressman Fulcher is working with his colleagues in Congress to overcome this punitive restriction which removes Idaho’s ability to determine its own tax relief. First, cosponsoring the ‘Let States Cut Taxes Act‘ to immediately suspend a portion of the ‘American Rescue Plan Act’ that restricts net tax revenue changes to state budgets. Under President Biden’s plan, “A State or territory shall not use the funds provided under this section or transferred…to either directly or indirectly offset a reduction in the net tax revenue.” Congressman Fulcher said, “Idaho took prescriptive action to ensure positive growth out of the most dire economic downturn since the Great Depression– and simultaneously ensure Idahoans receive every available tool to build back a stronger Idaho. The ‘American Rescue Plan Act’ disregards these prudent budgetary actions taken by Governor Little and state legislators, and prevents Idahoans from reaping the benefits of living in a fiscally-responsible state.” Governor Little joined this effort by publishing an editorial on the impact of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act, and this specific provision, on Idahoans. Governor Little commented, “Idaho should not have to subsidize poorly managed states simply because we are using our record budget surplus to pursue historic tax relief for our citizens. We achieved our record budget surplus after years of responsible, conservative governing and quick action during the pandemic. Simply put, any future federal relief funds directed to states should be allocated fairly.” In addition, Congressman Fulcher joined a letter to President… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/19/id-d817ea99-7a03-4c3c-834d-d5ab7533e9b8/ | Congressman Fulcher Introduces Bill to Invest in Forest Management Workers, Students, Resources | 2021-04-19 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov Congressman Fulcher Introduces Bill to Invest in Forest Management Workers, Students, Resources Bill a part of larger package being introduced as alternative to Green New Deal WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fulcher announced new legislation, the Forestry Education and Workforce Development Act. The bill, out of the Natural Resources Committee, will be compiled with several other pieces of legislation to form the Trillion Trees Act — a comprehensive initiative from several Republican members to introduce as an alternative to the left’s radical Green New Deal. The Forestry Education and Workforce Development Act creates a $20 million discretionary grant program to be divided equally between land-grant colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools to provide degrees or certificates in forestry and forestry-related fields. It also allows reforestation to be included in federal Job Corps programs. Changes to the text of this act would allow for public, private, non-profit, and for-profit colleges and universities that offer accredited degrees, recognized certificates, and accept dual enrollment students. “In order to expand the breadth of our forestry workforce, we must invest in our education apparatus, which will return tenfold in stable jobs while preserving the natural beauty, ecology, economy, and culture of our state,” commented Congressman Fulcher.“The rural communities in my district are asking for the opportunity to return our state and federal forests to a healthy ecosystem. This investment in our educational system and workforce management is an investment in our future.” “Catastrophic wildfires and years of poor forest management have made the need for reliable forestry workers all that much more important,” statedHouse Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-AR). “As a licensed forester, I’ve seen firsthand how skilled workers can improve our forests nationwide and make them healthier and more resi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/14/id-70305241-65d9-4587-9aec-eaca35c5edfc/ | Idaho Delegation Urges USDA to Distribute Timber Hauling Relief | 2021-04-14 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, and U.S. Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson (all R-Idaho) want quick action on assistance to the timber industry. The Idaho congressional delegation sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vilsack urging him to quickly distribute $200 million in funding for the timber industry that was included in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act passed in December. “Idaho’s forest sector is responsible for thousands of jobs, including loggers and timber haulers whose careers sustain many of Idaho’s rural communities,” the letter read in part. “While many of Idaho’s agricultural producers have received business-saving relief from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, our timber producers continue to suffer.” Full text of the letter is available HERE and below: Dear Secretary Vilsack: We are writing you today regarding the $200 million included in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act to provide relief to timber harvesting and hauling businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, we urge you to move swiftly to disburse these funds as Congress intended, to provide necessary relief for one of Idaho’s top industries. On March 24, 2021, you announced the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative, which includes assistance to timber harvesting and hauling operations. While we were pleased to see this announcement, we are concerned with the slow rollout and urge you to distribute this Congressionally directed relief as soon as possible. Idaho’s forest sector is responsible for thousands of jobs, including loggers and timber haulers whose careers sustain many of Idaho’s rural communities. While many of Idaho’s agricultural producers have received business-saving relief from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, our timber producers continue to suffer. It has be… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/09/id-17cc0644-9426-4fa9-93ac-75095089ec52/ | Idaho Delegation Welcomes Withdrawal of Plans to Sell Seattle Archives Facility | 2021-04-09 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, and U.S. Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson (all R-Idaho) issued the following joint statement after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced that it would withdraw its January 24, 2020, approval of the sale of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) facility in Seattle: “The items at the Seattle Federal Records Center tell the great story of the state of Idaho, from the Tribes originally inhabiting this land to statehood. The items at this facility are vital to the states, Tribes and local universities examining this history. The original decision did not involve an acceptable degree of Tribal consultation despite having great impact on the Tribes in our state. Any future decisions on the facility must involve appropriate, collaborative Tribal, state and local consultation.” The Pacific Northwest congressional delegations have long advocated for these important records to stay in Seattle. Following the announcement of the intended sale of the facility, senators and representatives sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to OMB expressing concern and disapproval of the plans to move these records out of the region. Members representing the region also came together to secure language in the 2020 appropriations bills that required the agencies charged with the sale of the facility and movement of the records to find ways to keep the records in the Pacific Northwest. In March, the members sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to OMB requesting it stop the sale of the facility due to “legally flawed” decisions. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/09/id-4c649a74-e385-4533-a691-4466c1a95f8b/ | Congressman Fulcher Supports Congressional Term Limits | 2021-04-09 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Adding to his ‘drain the swamp’ package, Congressman Fulcher has cosponsored H.J.Res.12. Introduced by Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), H.J.Res.12 proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. “H.J.Res.12 will ensure that elected officials live under the laws they pass,” commented Congressman Fulcher. “Supplementing the Constitution with term-limits makes it possible to introduce new leaders to the responsibilities of governing, and ensure accountability at our highest level of government.” If applied, H.J.Res.12 would limit Members in the House of Representatives to serve three terms, and limit Senators to two terms. This proposed amendment would start the term limits after ratification, allowing prior elected terms to not count toward these limits. A full text of the resolution can be viewed here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/08/id-94195165-04d1-4235-bd0c-5fffa7773382/ | Congressman Fulcher Supports Reigning In Executive Agency Rulemaking | 2021-04-08 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his “drain the swamp” package, Congressman Fulcher has cosponsored the Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2021, introduced by Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL). This bill would reaffirm Congress’ legislative authority to review and certify rules, and inhibit costly and troublesome overreach by the executive branch in the rulemaking process. While Congress holds the purse strings with appropriations, the executive branch under multiple administrations has drained lawmaking authority with little to no oversight. In 2016, Forbes reported that federal agencies, departments, and commissions issued 3,853 rules, while Congress and the President signed only 214 laws into effect — nearly 18 rules for every law. Since 1995, there had been 88,899 federal rules and regulations submitted, with an average rate of 27 rules per one law passed. Notably, hundreds of those rules are marked as “major,” “economically significant,” or “significant,” categorizing them to expend at least $100 million in annual economic impact. The REINS Act would require every new “major rule” suggested by federal agencies to be approved through a Joint Resolution by the House and Senate before being enacted. This legislation would also sustain Congress’ ability to oppose a “non-major rule” through the same process. A “major rule”, as defined by the REINS Act, is a federal rule or regulation that may create: an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, industries, government agencies, or specific regions detrimental effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the overall ability for the United States to compete with foreign-based enterprises. “When I hear from Idahoans, it is often about the burdens of costly, time-consuming, and redundant regulations on their businesses, farms, ranches, and daily lives,” said Congressman Fulcher. You’d … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/07/id-05de7345-01a4-405c-889a-20a352109503/ | Congressman Fulcher Leads Effort Against Vaccine Passports | 2021-04-07 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01) led a group of 26 House Members to send a letter to President Biden regarding a potential vaccine passport program. The letter raises specific concerns about the personal privacy and travel implications of vaccine passports, and asks a series of questions to further clarify many of these concerns. The members explained, “We write to express our concern regarding recent reports that your Administration is working on a “vaccine passport” program . The report entails a process that may endanger our constituent’s data privacy, as well as potential violations to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA).” Dr. Fauci has discussed the issue several times, most recently stating the federal government’s involvement would be from a regulatory position, “I doubt that the federal government will be the main mover of a vaccine passport concept, they may be involved in making sure things are done fairly and equitably, but I doubt if the federal government is going to be the leading element of that.” Yesterday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki supported Dr. Fauci’s message of deferring vaccine passport requirements to the private sector. These general statements incited several concerns and questions from the 26 signing members of the letter to President Biden. Specific questions include the following: 1. What type of travel restrictions will the Administration put on American citizens to travel internationally if they don’t receive a Covid-19 vaccination or want to disclose their vaccination records? 2. How would Covid-19 travel restrictions conflict with Covid-19 testing restrictions that are already in place? 3. How would these restrictions affect pregnant citizens who opt out of Covid-19 vaccinations or citizens who may have severe reactions to vaccinations? 4. Which companies has the Administration contacted regarding vaccination apps? 5. Would these companies ha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/04/05/id-8e1195f0-f80e-42c2-b15c-48336e935057/ | Congressman Fulcher Cosponsors Balanced Budget Amendment | 2021-04-05 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fulcher joined Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) and 38 other Members of Congress to cosponsor H.J.Res.3, a bill that would add a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. This is the third bill in Congressman Fulcher’s package to promote accountability and prevent waste in Washington, D.C. The Biden Administration’s spending proposals and actions have added urgency to the necessity of a balanced budget amendment. If Democrats’ infrastructure plans pass, Congress will have spent up to $6 trillion this year on spending packages, which is 150% more than the normal $4 trillion budget (also included in the total). Already, without considering any other spending plans from the Biden Administration, our spending has more-than-doubled to $10 trillion this year. This is half of the U.S. GDP. The joint resolution addresses the budget by adding a constitutional amendment that directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually, and requires a three-fifths vote on any federal spending beyond debt repayment. This legislation also includes fixed spending waivers for use during wartime or imminent danger to national security. “The level of government expansion and spending in the few months since President Biden assumed office has now reached a scale never before seen in our American history. The Biden Administration has proved the dire necessity of spending constraints, and having a system in place to prevent boundless spending,” said Congressman Fulcher. “Each year in Idaho we are required to balance the budget and act as responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars– it is past due for our federal government to do the same.” A full text of the resolution can be viewed here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/03/31/id-1cd04b3b-e802-41f9-9563-cb01c0c9286f/ | Congressman Fulcher Opposes Return of Earmarks | 2021-03-31 | 2021 | 2021-03 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fulcher has taken several recent actions to oppose the return of earmarks– including signing a pledge to Idahoans not to use earmarks. These actions are in response to recent efforts by Democrats to reinstate earmarks through a new name: “Community Project Funding.” A majority of Republican members have voiced concerns with the return of this extra spending– particularly while the 2020 budget deficit stands in the trillions, and over $27 trillion in total national debt. Joining over 30 US Senators and Congressmembers, Congressman Fulcher first sent a letter to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees to oppose the return of earmarks under the term “member-directed spending.” On March 17th, Congressman Fulcher sent a second letter with 17 of his Republican colleagues, this time addressed to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The letter is a pledge against requesting earmarked money. “At any time– but particularly when we are staring at over $27 trillion in total national debt — it is plain wrong to suggest adding new ways to spend taxpayer dollars on local pet-projects for certain members or lobbyists. Already, we saw in the recent Biden COVID ‘relief’ package, much of the spending represented special interests and wish list items such as $600 million to Nancy Pelosi’s home of San Francisco, ignoring the specific relief for those struggling during the pandemic. This was done without the earmarks provision, but you can only imagine how quickly this pet-project spending would accrue with the earmark option put back into place,” commented Congressman Fulcher. “I introduced the One Subject At A Time Act to eliminate these massive bills which hide further waste and pet projects. Earmarks intend to do the opposite, and if enacted again, will continue the culture of pork-barrel spending and ‘backroom deals.” The earmark provision, a part of a large spending bill that allocates money for a specific location, project, or institu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:33:37Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/03/29/id-8bcdc86b-ad5d-4694-93d3-777ba0f7634a/ | Congressman Fulcher Highlights Government Reform Package | 2021-03-29 | 2021 | 2021-03 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – After hosting two recent tele-town halls with over 10,000 listeners from Idaho’s First District, Congressman Fulcher noticed a pattern in the wide array of concerns brought up by constituents during the Q&A sessions. Much of the legislation, concerns, and topics mentioned by Idahoans during the tele-town hall were in relation to unease with the scope and operations of the federal government. From career politicians to out of control government spending and debt– a large majority of these concerns fell into this general field. “Our tele-town halls displayed a clear message – Idahoans want restraints and limits over the bureaucrats in Washington, D.C.,” commented Congressman Fulcher. “Rather than unite us, the current Administration is driving divisional wedges by expanding the power of the federal government and careening our Treasury into insolvency. These legislative fixes are not new, but they are critically necessary to preserve our country’s faith in our Constitutional Republic — no matter what Administration is in power.” Over the course of the next two weeks, Congressman Fulcher will be highlighting some of his highest priorities in Congress to tackle government overreach, out of control spending, and accountability in Washington, D.C. These bills include topics such as earmarks, executive branch restraints, term limits, Balanced Budget Amendment, and One Subject At A Time Act. The first is the One Subject at a Time Act, a bill introduced by Congressman Fulcher to require each piece of legislation to cover a single topic, stopping large omnibus bills, and ensuring transparent and singular votes on each subject. This legislation would help eliminate massive government waste and overspending, creating a more genuine voting process for Members, and preventing substantial appropriation bills like the recently passed Biden COVID “Relief” package. “Now more than ever, since the House of Representatives passed the massive B… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:33:37Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/03/24/id-54d4fcad-a727-4828-bd43-a4a331f3e46c/ | Congressman Fulcher Fights to Eliminate the Death Tax | 2021-03-24 | 2021 | 2021-03 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Fulcher has cosponsored H.R. 1712 The Death Tax Repeal Act, introduced by Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) and Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA). This bipartisan bill would protect family-owned ranches, farms, and businesses by repealing the death tax (also known as the “estate tax”) in its entirety. It is expected that more than 40% of farmland will transition away in the next two decades, and it is pertinent that policies support land transfers to the next generation of farmers and ranchers. Farms with assets above the estate tax exemption often must dissolve assets to meet estate tax obligations, threatening the survivability of family-owned businesses. “While farms are a valuable asset, they are not particularly liquid,” said Congressman Fulcher. “Future generations of family-farms in Idaho, after losing many of their resources to this destructive tax, lose their “economies of scale” and become uncompetitive. Rural families should not be punished for their family’s success, and I urge my colleagues in urban settings to take a moment to consider this detrimental impact.” In a press release from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, President Jerry Bohn commented, “The estate tax disproportionately harms cattle producers because with few options to pay off tax liabilities, many farm and ranch families are forced to make tough choices at the time of death – and in worst-case scenarios, must sell off land to meet their federal tax burden. As small business owners, environmental stewards, and the economic backbone of rural communities across the country, U.S. cattle producers understand and appreciate the role of taxes in maintaining and improving our nation. However, they also believe that the most effective tax code is an equitable one. For this reason, NCBA ardently supports the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021.” In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, increasing the death tax exemption for family-owned busine… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:33:37Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/03/22/id-3fb1136d-382b-4dbe-bc42-2cba97eee87b/ | WATCH: Rep. Fulcher Opening Statement at Hearing on Ending Domestic Violence | 2021-03-22 | 2021 | 2021-03 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee Republican Leader Russ Fulcher (R-ID) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing to examine ways to prevent domestic violence and promote healthy communities: “A 2015 survey by the CDC estimated that one-third of all men and women are victims of domestic violence at some point in their life. Data in 2019 from my home state of Idaho supports this survey, whereby about 37 percent of assaults were domestic violence-related. In 2020, it’s worse. “COVID-19 has dealt our nation with government-mandated restrictions and economic challenges. It appears those negative outcomes have snowballed to exacerbate an even worse fallout. Evidence suggests that in this pandemic-ridden environment, stress, due to work, school, substance abuse, and financial struggles, have added to more violence in the home. Especially hard-hit appear to be rural areas where job opportunities can be hard to find. Last year, Idaho saw an 84 percent increase in domestic violence-related calls, along with more emergency intakes and overnight shelter requests. “Domestic violence in any form is an evil that demands a strong response. This issue does not impact all people equally. While a notable share of men are victimized, domestic violence disproportionately impacts women. And despite the cancel culture’s desire to blur the lines between women and men, facts are facts. We need to protect everyone and realize that our women are the most vulnerable. “Congress has continued to allocate funding to address this issue, most recently in the CARES Act via Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA) programs, which I and many of my colleagues supported. Moving forward, our efforts should include confronting the issue and supporting survivors, with tools like the domestic violence hotline so victims can reach out and receive help. “However, the solution is more complicated than simply increasi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:33:37Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/03/18/id-3a428ec1-a7b3-4cd2-9fea-7c05b94a89d4/ | Subcommittee Chair Russ Fulcher Addresses Workplace Discrimination Bills | 2021-03-18 | 2021 | 2021-03 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee Republican Leader Russ Fulcher (R-ID) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a joint subcommittee hearing to discuss legislation related to workplace discrimination: “Republicans and Democrats agree that discrimination in any form is wrong. It should not be tolerated in America’s workplaces. That’s why there are laws prohibiting such egregious behavior. And while the purported intent behind the legislation before us is admirable, good intentions don’t always bring good policy. “Good policy comes from thorough examination and bipartisan collaboration. This hearing is far from thorough, as we are considering all at once, four separate and distinct bills that make significant changes to very important laws. “It’s also not bipartisan. If Democrats were truly interested in bipartisan collaboration on these bills, they would have allowed more than ONE Republican witness to testify. This will not result in a fair or adequate examination of the underlying issues and certainly misses the mark regarding today’s hearing title ‘fighting for fairness.’ “Although today’s hearing will cover a number of bills, I’ll comment on one bill that is particularly troubling. The so-called Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act is just another empty promise from Democrats wrapped in a convenient title. “There is no evidence or data that suggests this bill is needed. It is already against the law to discriminate in the workplace because of an individual’s age. Congress has enacted significant laws prohibiting employment discrimination, including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Civil Rights Act. “Additionally, employment trends for older workers are positive in recent decades. In 2018, older workers earned 7 percent more than the median income for all workers, compared to 20 y… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:33:37Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/03/16/id-c97f0076-1235-4344-9fbd-c038e4a1854d/ | Western Caucus Members Affirm Commitment to Conservation, Demand Answers on ‘30 by 30’ Initiative | 2021-03-16 | 2021 | 2021-03 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairmen Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Steve Daines (R-MT) of the Congressional & Senate Western Caucuses led 12 Senate Members and 50 House Members of the respective Caucuses in sending a letter to President Biden asking important clarifying questions about the Biden Administration’s Executive Order establishing a directive to put restrictions on at least 30% of lands and waters by 2030 (30 by 30). “The lack of detail accompanying this goal, the inability of your nominee for Secretary of the Interior – author of the mirroring legislation – to answer questions about this initiative, and the fact that this effort is spear-headed by an unconfirmed appointee housed in the National Climate Task Force has resulted in numerous concerns raised by those who live, work, and recreate on and near public lands,” wrote the lawmakers. Western Caucus Members outlined their concern that Western states would be disproportionately impacted by the 30 by 30 Initiative and demanded President Biden provide details about how he plans accomplish this goal without harming the industries, economies, and ways of life in Western and rural communities. “The West is already paving the way on conservation,” they wrote. “Stewardship of our lands is embedded in our Western values. Sustainable, healthy land is the lifeblood of our rural communities and our outdoor heritage and rural economies thrive when our lands are properly managed. While the Administration has implied that multiple-use is not contrary to conservation, recent activities that attack key industries suggests otherwise.” The federal government manages 640 million acres of land, over 90% of which is west of the Mississippi River. The Western Caucus supports policies to promote active land management, multiple-use, locally-led conservation efforts, and public land access that benefits local, rural communities and strengthens economic development throughout rural America. They continued, “Cons… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:33:37Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/03/02/id-16a26981-9a58-4bb9-83bd-6af85b4a231b/ | Congressman Fulcher Joins Rep. Rosendale to Introduce the Forest Information Reform Act | 2021-03-02 | 2021 | 2021-03 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Russ Fulcher recently introduced the Forest Information Reform (FIR) Act with Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-Large). Currently, Cottonwood lawsuits threaten common sense forest management by forcing Endangered Species Act Consultation at the forest plan level. This legislation would limit the threat of re-initiating consultation and lower the burden of the forest planning process which was argued by President Barack Obama’s Department of Justice. Congressman Fulcher commented, “I am honored to join with Congressman Rosendale as a sponsor on this critical legislation. While our economy continues to recover, it is important that federal land management agencies be allowed to provide robust forest management plans outside the constraints of bureaucratic red tape. Without reform, the Cottonwood requirements increase burdensome paperwork, which hurts rural communities, promotes endless litigation, and kills vital, high-paying jobs. This effort to reduce burdens on beneficial users that utilize Federal Lands will allow for better forest management– and more forest management. The federal forests desperately need maintenance to avert another fiery summer not endless destructive litigation.” The Forest Information Reform Act has sweeping support from industry stakeholders: “We support [Representative Rosendale’s] bill because it removes the ambiguity in current regulations that has led to a wave of resource-damaging lawsuits and reduces duplicative and expensive consultation processes that do nothing to protect endangered species,” said Tom Schultz, Vice President of Resources and Government Affairs for the Idaho Forest Group. “Resolving the ‘Cottonwood’ issue has been a priority for the National Wild Turkey Federation for many years. Re-initiation of the consultation process at the forest plan level is redundant, costly, and can result in harmful delays in work designed to improve forest health and wildlife habitat,” said Reb… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:33:37Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/02/26/id-3126e8f2-10b9-440a-8e85-d55fb80a070a/ | Capitol Police Confirms Congressman Fulcher is NOT Under Investigation | 2021-02-26 | 2021 | 2021-02 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — The record has been set straight after weeks of rumors circulating through the press on an alleged investigation into Congressman Fulcher. Yesterday, the Capitol Police Chief of Staff sent a letter to Congressman Fulcher’s Chief of Staff Cliff Bayer confirming there is no investigation into the Congressman. The full letter can be viewed here. Congressman Fulcher commented, “This situation has been demoralizing to me and distracting to the people I represent. Attacks on policy positions are one thing, but this was designed to tear down character. Unfortunately, this instance represents just one symptom of the cancel culture on Capitol Hill. This culture is to create and celebrate as many partisan controversies as possible. The statue of Freedom behind razor wire – to imply ongoing, critical threats from citizens. Metal detectors on the House floor – to imply member-to-member threats, and members portrayed guilty of fabricated controversies with no due process. We have got to find a way to flush the divisiveness if we are to provide the American people the representation they deserve.” Capitol Police Chief of Staff Salley M. Wood writes, “To the Department’s knowledge, there is no current investigation into an alleged or rumored incident occurring on or around the House Floor on January 12, 2021 involving Congressman Fulcher.” Alexah Rogge, Communications Director for Congressman Fulcher added, “On a positive note, this situation has been extremely eye-opening to the reporters taking their journalistic duties seriously. Rather than letting their judgement be clouded by thirst for the next divisive controversy, we had several national and local reporters reach out to let us know they wouldn’t be reporting on a story with such weak credibility– and others who gave the Congressman the benefit of the doubt rather than suggesting the worst.” Congressman Fulcher spoke with Fox Business Reporter Audrey Conklin more about the story. T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:26:35Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/02/26/id-560dda88-b902-465a-8278-305d53dffa97/ | Fulcher, Foxx Call Out EEOC Chair for Ending Successful Pilot Programs that Aid Workers | 2021-02-26 | 2021 | 2021-02 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee Republican Leader Russ Fulcher (R-ID) sent a letter to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte Burrows requesting information about her questionable and rushed decision to end the Commission’s successful mediation and conciliation pilot programs. In the letter, the Members write: “We are concerned that your first actions as EEOC Chair were to discontinue these successful pilot programs with little explanation or justification. We urge you to reconsider your hasty decisions to terminate these programs and are requesting additional information about your actions. Mediation and conciliation are vitally important functions of EEOC that lead to just and timely resolutions of cases for workers and employers before cases go through costly litigation.” The Members continue: “The mediation pilot program, or ‘ACT (Access, Categories, Time) Mediation pilot,’ was intended to enhance EEOC’s already successful mediation program … and EEOC received positive feedback on the pilot. The conciliation pilot was intended to build on a renewed commitment to communication between EEOC and the parties, increase internal accountability, and improve existing practices by adding a requirement that the appropriate level of agency management approve offers before they are communicated to employers.” BACKGROUND: On January 27, 2021, EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows terminated the agency’s mediation and conciliation pilot programs. These pilot programs were launched in July 2020 and recently renewed before Chair Burrows terminated them. The pilots were intended to enhance and strengthen the agency’s existing mediation and conciliation programs. These programs allow the agency to resolve discrimination charges and provide timely relief to workers while avoiding costly litigation. To read the full letter to Chai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:26:35Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/02/25/id-a2a65ab5-6fe3-456c-8736-ecd36ddd1614/ | Fulcher Objects to H.R. 803 on House Floor, Amendments Rejected | 2021-02-25 | 2021 | 2021-02 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week Congressman Russ Fulcher joined many of his Republican colleagues to submit amendments to H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. While all three amendments were rejected by the Democrat-controlled rules committee earlier this week, Congressman Fulcher spoke on the House floor this evening in opposition of the overall bill. Watch Congressman Fulcher’s floor speech here. Congressman Fulcher’s three amendments would have amended the following in H.R. 803: Allow the relevant County Commissioners to petition the relevant Secretary to perform certain necessary activities as neighboring communities to Wilderness Study Areas or Wildness Areas. Require the relevant Secretary to receive written approval from a State when appropriating and/or adjudicating surface water rights and stream flows across any wilderness or wilderness study area. State that nothing in this Act allows the relevant Secretary to supersede State water law or water rights appropriated and adjudicated under State authority. In regard to the amendments, Congressman Fulcher commented, “I am very disappointed to see these amendments thrown out. These were common-sense improvements to preserve state sovereignty over water rights and give our counties a voice in designated Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas. This unwillingness to even allow my amendments to be debated on the House Floor is further proof that many politicians in Washington, DC simply do not consider the issues of Western states in much of their policy making.” H.R. 308 passed the House tonight and is on it’s way to the Senate. The bill will designate 1.5 million acres of new wilderness, withdraws millions of acres from mineral production, expands about 110,000 acres of national monument land, and adds over 400,000 acres of special management areas in four Western states. This package aims to arbitrarily restrict access to public lands and waters, while elimina… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:26:35Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/02/11/id-95d11ad4-ffc6-4a84-895c-fed0a151697b/ | Congressman Fulcher Introduces the One Subject At A Time Act | 2021-02-11 | 2021 | 2021-02 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Russ Fulcher has introduced the One Subject at a Time Act, to provide accountability and transparency in Congress. This bill currently has seven cosponsors including, Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Mo Brooks (R-AL), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Bill Posey (R-FL), and Chip Roy (R-TX). The One Subject at a Time Act requires that each bill covers a single topic, ensuring singular votes on each subject and ending the practice of large omnibus bills. Omnibus bills are large funding packages that include hundreds of different government agencies, topics, and interests. Typically, these packages include massive government waste and overspending along with priorities that have broad support by Members of Congress such as, veterans care, funding for homeland security, pay for our military troops, and district-specific programs like Payment In Lieu of Taxes. This creates a disingenuous situation for legislators to manage increases to our national debt as it nears $28 trillion. “In Idaho, legislative bills are limited to a single subject and voted on separately,” Congressman Fulcher said.“This practice holds every legislator accountable to their constituents because each topic has a separate and transparent vote. As the House of Representatives looks at proposals to modernize Congress, especially during debates over the recent COVID-19 relief legislation, the One Subject at a Time Act deserves to be part of the conversation. Adding minimum wage increases, state bailouts, and other unrelated spending to emergency-aid legislation does not allow for transparency for the Members or their constituencies. This proposal will end ‘back room deals,’ large ‘must-pass’ bills, and restore trust in our representative government.” “The American people deserve to know where their federal legislators stand on issues and deserve the right to hold them accountable for their vote on every new law,” sai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:26:35Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/02/10/id-dc74258e-f919-486c-b90f-ccf1b520025f/ | Congressman Russ Fulcher Appointed as Subcommittee Ranking Member | 2021-02-10 | 2021 | 2021-02 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Education and Labor Committee Member Russ Fulcher has announced his appointment to serve as Ranking Member of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee. Congressman Fulcher released the following statement on his new position as the Subcommittee Ranking Member: “It is an honor to be selected as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services. This subcommittee handles important issues– many of which we have found bipartisan agreement on in the past. I look forward to continuing to support these areas of common ground, including the Older Americans Act to help seniors become self-empowered, and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to strengthen the efforts of local organizations advocating for our children. As businesses recover from a government shutdown, I will be a voice to ensure they aren’t further burdened by additional regulations and employment issues to impede their revival.” House Education and Labor Committee Ranking Member Virginia Foxx added, “Representative Fulcher has extensive experience on issues relating to Civil Rights and Human Services. His time in Congress has been marked by a commitment to fairness, due process, and support for religious freedom and he will continue to build that legacy through his new role as Ranking Member.” Republican Members of the subcommittee are: Rep. Bonamici (D-OR) (Chair) Rep. Fulcher (R-ID) (Ranking Member) Rep. Thompson (R-PA) Rep. McClain (R-MI) Rep. Spartz (R-IN) Rep. Fitzgerald (R-WI) Rep. Adams (D-NC) Rep. Hayes (D-CT) Rep. Leger Fernandez (D-NM) Rep. Mrvan (D-IN) Rep. Bowman (D-NY) Ranking Member Virginia Foxx also released the following statement on the new subcommittee leadership, “The Education and Labor Committee is uniquely equipped to find bipartisan solutions for the most pressing issues facing American students, workers, and families, especially in the face of a public health emergency. During the 117th Co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:26:35Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/02/05/id-118bbc29-b886-4de7-8d19-56b622ce1ab7/ | Reps. Fulcher, Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers, and Herrera Beutler Reaffirm Support for Pacific Northwest Resources | 2021-02-05 | 2021 | 2021-02 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | In a resolution, the lawmakers expressed that it is the sense of Congress that hydropower is an essential source of energy in the United States. The resolution states that hydropower should not only be protected, but that the U.S. should increase its generation and capacity of this clean, renewable source of power. “The hydropower developed in the Pacific Northwest benefits every resident, family, and business in our region, and it’s an important component of the all-of-the-above energy strategy that will ensure the United States maintains energy independence and leadership on the global stage,” said the lawmakers in a joint statement. “The clean, renewable power generated by the dams along the Columbia and Snake Rivers supplies half of the Pacific Northwest’s energy and is critical for a reliable power grid. Without it, life as we know it in our region would cease to exist.” Click here for the full text of the resolution. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:26:35Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/01/27/id-76416f76-2f1f-4e9b-bdc0-ba9a3c22cd85/ | Congressman Fulcher Announces First District Military Academy Nominees | 2021-01-27 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Fulcher has announced the candidates nominated for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA); the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA); the U.S. Military Academy (USMA); and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. The first step in a student’s journey to attend a Military Service Academy is to apply for a congressional nomination. Each candidate is eligible for four congressional nominations, and highly encouraged to seek nominations from all offices to increase the probability of earning a nomination. The offices eligible to provide nominations are the Office of the Vice President of the United States, the two Idaho U.S. Senate offices, and the Idaho U.S. House of Representatives office. Congressman Fulcher may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to Idaho’s First Congressional District. “Congratulations to the nominated candidates!” exclaimed Congressman Fulcher. “All the best to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies to serve our country and represent the Gem State.” U.S. Merchant Marine Academy- Kings Point, NY Grace Jackson, Parma High School Nicholas Bisagno, Mountain View High School Caleb Colson, Centennial High School Olivia Hill, Lake City High School Nathan Patchen, Capital High School Lacy Yates, Emmett High School U.S. Military Academy- West Point, NY Elliot Lim, Renaissance High School Olivia Love, Eagle High School Boone Phillips, Skyview High School Michael Schlothauer, Coeur d’Alene High School Timothy Luke Simpson, Meridian High School Jaxon Smith, Middleton High School Holden Sopoti, Renaissance High School Thomas Symms, Homedale High School Anna Wang, Renaissance High School Lacy Yates, Emmett High School U.S. Air Force Academy- Colorado Springs, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:19:43Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/01/27/id-e2dc32b5-5423-4310-8582-052164fd0519/ | Western Caucus Members Condemn Biden’s Expansion of Oil & Gas Moratorium | 2021-01-27 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Western Caucus released the following statements in opposition to President Biden’s expansion of the moratorium on oil and gas leases for federal lands and waters. The moratorium imposed by Executive Order just days after President Biden took office will negatively impact the economies, jobs, and local communities of rural America while threatening America’s energy security. Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA): “Our nation’s energy independence is literally fueled by leasing and drilling permits. President Biden’s unilateral decision to extend the moratorium on oil and gas leases is misguided and ill-informed. This decision is a direct attack on the hardworking men and women who rely on these good-paying jobs, local economies, and rural communities that rely on the revenue from these leases. Worse, it puts American energy security in jeopardy. It didn’t take long for President Biden to bend to the pressures of far-left environmentalists rather than embrace an all-of-the above energy policy that has proven to work.” Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT): “Extending the moratorium would be catastrophic to Utah’s economy, especially in our rural counties where the economy is most fragile. Drastic policy swings like this will have devastating ripple effects. Rural jobs, tribal interests, education funding, and small businesses are on the line. This decision neglects the needs of the local community and puts even more power in the Federal Government’s hands.” Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN): “Joe Biden’s oil and gas moratorium on federal lands is nothing short of an anti-jobs and anti-science assault on our way of life and paves the way for potential mining and mineral moratoriums. Using our own God-given natural resources on our federal lands leads to high-wage, union protected jobs; shores up our national security by being an energy exporter; and keeps energy costs down for middle class families. Meanwhile, offshore o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:19:43Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/01/26/id-9ce2521f-cf2a-4c93-b23a-c82b0c610014/ | Idaho Delegation Introduces Legislation to Split the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and add a Federal Judge to Idaho | 2021-01-26 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contacts: Melanie Lawhorn (Crapo), 202-224-6142 Marty Cozza (Risch), 202-224-2752 Nikki Wallace (Simpson), 208-334-1953 Alexah Rogge (Fulcher), 202-225-6611 Washington, D.C. – The Idaho Congressional Delegation introduced legislation to address the federal judicial crisis in Idaho. H.R. 320 and its Senate companion would split the Ninth Circuit Court into two circuits. The new Ninth Circuit would be composed of California, Guam, Hawaii, and Northern Mariana Islands. The new Twelfth Circuit would be composed of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Every few decades, Congress must exercise its Constitutional authority and realign the United States Courts of Appeals into more efficient and manageable circuits that best represent the people within the circuit and provide them with an expeditious judicial process. This happened most recently in 1981 when the Eleventh Circuit of Alabama, Florida and Georgia was created from the old Fifth Circuit leaving Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas in the Fifth Circuit. “The Ninth Circuit was established 131 years ago. The region has experienced exponential growth since that time, particularly in Idaho, which has created significant caseloads for the Court to consider,” said Senator Mike Crapo. “Once again, the numbers of caseloads create an astonishingly slow process for those seeking justice. Splitting the Ninth Circuit will help generate a swifter route to justice for those in the region.” “When the Ninth Circuit Court serves nearly twice the number of people as the next-largest judicial circuit and carries five times the case backlog of the average circuit, then it should be clear to anyone with a calculator that the Ninth is overdue to be split,” said Senator Jim Risch.“Restructuring the Ninth Circuit will result in more manageable caseloads and allow the courts to more closely mirror the populations they serve.” “Putting aside any political, historical or emotional arguments, the numbers speak for themselves on why a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:19:43Z |
| https://fulcher.house.gov/2021/01/13/id-34f0db6b-2246-464a-b15b-a3dbb47db5d6/ | Congressman Fulcher Comments on Impeachment Vote | 2021-01-13 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Republican | House | ID | Russ Fulcher | F000469 | fulcher.house.gov | fulcher | https://fulcher.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Contact: Alexah Rogge 202-225-6611 alexah.rogge@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Fulcher released the following statement in regard to the upcoming vote to impeach President Donald Trump. “Our Congress’ legislative process was put in place to facilitate debate, improve ideas, and ensure minority voices are heard throughout. Though these official processes have been trampled by Speaker Pelosi’s recent rule changes to lessen the voices of the minority party, the fact remains – there IS a process. The attacks on our Capitol on January 6th have no place in politics, and cannot be tolerated as any sort of norm when official processes are being carried out—no matter how divisive or contentious the issue being addressed. On January 20th, the process will take place to inaugurate a new President, and I believe, if our republic is to survive, we must respect that. I anticipate this will be made only more difficult and divisive by further attempts to impeach President Trump in the House, with only days left in his term, and without proper hearings or investigations taking place. As reiterated in my attached letter to the Speaker sent January 9th, this is not the time to drive the partisan wedge deeper.” The January 9th letter sent from Congressman Fulcher to Speaker Pelosi is attached, and can be viewed online here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:19:43Z |
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