U.S. Representative for Idaho’s 1st District
Russ Fulcher
Position · +0.64
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Armed Forces and National Security 11% · Finance and Financial Sector 8%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce · Natural Resources
- Bills on
- Science, Technology, Communications · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Environmental Protection
- Age
- 64
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Fulcher has influence
Roles
- Vice Chair · Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (Energy and Commerce)
- Energy and Commerce · 14th in seniority on the majority side
- Natural Resources · 7th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 331 To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes. · Out of committee
- H.R. 5576 Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 859 Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Fulcher’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Fulcher breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Fulcher voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Armed Forces and National Security 11% · 4 of 37 party 3%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 0%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Fulcher broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Retire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill allows the fiduciary of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to rely on a valuation provided by an independent valuation…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/29/26 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Fulcher is saying
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Fulcher Announces Staff Mobile Office Hours in North Idaho
Announced mobile office hours to assist constituents with federal agency issues.
“Offering Mobile Office Hours is our way of coming to those in the First District who may not have the ability to travel to our district offices.”
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Fulcher Announces $26 Million Returned to Idahoans Through Casework
Announced $26.4 million returned to Idaho constituents through casework assistance.
“Since arriving in Congress, I’m proud to share that through my office’s casework efforts, we have helped return more than $26 million to hardworking Idahoans in the First Congressional District.”
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Fulcher Signs On to Bill Protecting Idahoans’ Privacy
U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released the following statement after co-sponsoring H.R. 9716, the Protecting Rights in Video and Equipment Acquired Discovery (PRIVACY) Act.
“I’m proud to sign on to this legislation to protect the privacy rights of Idahoans from increasingly intrusive surveillance data collection and to prohibit the widespread deployment of such surveillance tools with federal dollars.”
Mentions H.R. 9716
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Fulcher voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 179 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Fulcher’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 19
- Action in committee 7
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
19 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 18 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 19 sponsored billsSponsored 19 (House median 25) · cosponsored 211 (median 289), 24 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Science, Technology, Communications, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection.
- H.R. 8007 SILVER ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10313 To facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387 of the Revised Statutes, and for other purposes.Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10263 Halt Abusive Internet Lawsuits Act of 2026Law · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9145 PARKS ActEstablishes programs or policies related to parks and recreation access. AI-readFamilies · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7031 Making National Parks Safer ActEnhances safety measures and security in national parks. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jan 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6499 Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors ActCommerce · Introduced Jan 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6503 Broadband for Americans through Responsible Streamlining (BARS) ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Dec 9, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6299 Removing Insurance Gaps for Health Treatment (RIGHT) Act of 2025Health · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 88% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 73% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 59 | 80% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 70% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 75% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 69% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 52% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 10 | 40% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 100% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike CollinsGA-1097%agreement
- RMike JohnsonLA-497%agreement
- RThomas P. TiffanyWI-797%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Fulcher most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Fulcher’s campaign raised $663K: $354K (53%) from individuals and $301K (45%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $245K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Fulcher
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 109.
- National Association of Home Builders Trade association PAC
- National Automobile Dealers Association Trade association PAC
- Freedom Fund Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Fulcher this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inFulcher’s own leadership PAC: Gem State PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Fulcher’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, ID-1Republican2019–present
Seat
- State
- Idaho
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 64
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6611
1514 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Lewiston, Meridian, Coeur d'Alene
- Website
- fulcher.house.gov
- RepRussFulcher
- RepRussFulcher
- YouTube
- UCx2AS0O5frzPB8D6TqJ3Mqg
Elsewhere
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