Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Russ Fulcher supports a balanced budget amendment and believes Congress should not spend more money than it has. He presents controlling federal spending as a way to address debt and inflation and protect working families.
Context: The passage does not specify the amendment’s terms or describe a future action to advance it.
Russ Fulcher believes local communities should have more control over management of Idaho’s forests, minerals, energy, and other natural resources. He supports streamlining geothermal development, expanding domestic mining, improving forest management, reducing wildfire risk, and helping rural communities benefit from timber and resource production. He says local input and land management should protect lands and support jobs.
Context: The passage does not propose transferring federal land ownership; it describes greater local management control and local input.
Russ Fulcher supports Idahoans’ exercise of Second Amendment rights and opposes efforts to restrict gun rights. He has supported legislation concerning due process, concealed-carry reciprocity, lawful firearm ownership, and citizens’ ability to defend their families and property.
Context: The passage describes legislation he has supported and says he will continue opposing federal overreach, without identifying specific future measures.
Russ Fulcher believes life begins at conception and supports legislation to stop taxpayer funding for abortion, protect babies born alive after failed abortions, and reaffirm the dignity of unborn life.
Context: The passage describes legislation he has backed but does not identify the measures or specify a future legislative action.
Russ Fulcher strongly opposes breaching the lower four Snake River dams. He points to their roles in hydropower, irrigation, flood protection, recreation, and access to the Port of Lewiston, as well as moving wheat to market and supporting Idaho agriculture and jobs.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Russ Fulcher supports strong border security, full enforcement of immigration law, and an orderly legal immigration process that puts American citizens first. He opposes driver’s licenses and provisional ballots for undocumented immigrants, visa lotteries, and decriminalizing unlawful entry. He welcomes people who come legally, obey the law, assimilate, and contribute.
Context: His support for border-wall funding is described as a past vote; the passage gives no specific future border-security measure.