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Russ Fulcher

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Russ Fulcher is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Idaho's 1st congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Fulcher has focused on issues such as economic growth, healthcare, and public lands management during his time in office. He previously served in the Idaho State Senate from 2014 to 2018, where he was known for his conservative stance on various legislative matters.

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Jun 13, 2023

Here we are on the House floor talking about gas stoves. No, it wasn't the Republicans who are bringing this issue up. It is our friends in the administration who are making moves to try to eliminate a very reliable, efficient source of…

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Jun 13, 2023

We oppose the Proposed Rule and urge the BLM to start over, withdraw its proposal, and instead focus its efforts on working closely with states, local governments, and stakeholders on rulemaking that will truly enhance active management…

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May 23, 2023

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support S.J. Res. 11, disapproving the EPA's proposed rule on new emission standards on heavy-duty trucks. The Biden administration is proposing new regulations on heavy-duty…

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May 16, 2023

In approximately 2 weeks, our country will hit its debt ceiling. House Republicans understand that this would be disastrous for our already fragile economy. That is why we took decisive action to address this crisis responsibly and…

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May 15, 2023

Well, if I could just encourage you, that is not where we need the help. It is the Federal lands where we need the help.

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May 15, 2023

I want to encourage you to hold some in-person public hearings in my home state of Idaho, and I think it would be great if you would be there on this Public Land Rule and personally attend those.

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May 15, 2023

So, just as a reminder, if you take the language in your rule proposal at face value, that makes conservation a use, which is, as Congressman Westerman indicated, by default that means other stuff doesn't employ conservation.

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May 10, 2023

According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, they estimate that more than 300 new mines need to be built just to meet the electronic vehicle demand.

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May 10, 2023

It is time that we respect not only the needs of our nation and the reliability of that, but it is time that we do so responsibly.

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May 10, 2023

But with these policies, and by just locking things down, that chart is what you get.

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May 10, 2023

The U.S. reached a record high for U.S. mineral imports, marking an all-time low for supply chain stability.

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May 10, 2023

We are the environmentalists. We are the one who is doing it responsible.

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Apr 25, 2023

I think if there was a change in the new farm bill that would allow that same way to operate with counties and tribes, you would see a much bigger use of GNA across the country.

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Apr 18, 2023

I believe that the Administration should truly be focused on elevating all the forms of energy, and not cutting off productive land uses.

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Apr 18, 2023

We did pass, I might add, what is called the Clean Act as part of H.R. 1.

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Apr 18, 2023

Today, I rise to commemorate Faith Month. As a member of the Christian faith, I see this month as a time to reflect on my own faith journey. As an American, it is time to celebrate the foundations of religious liberty that our country is…

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Apr 18, 2023

the confidence of the oil companies, at least for any kind of new permits, is probably at an all-time low.

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Apr 17, 2023

If we don't do that, and look no further than the state of Idaho to see the evidence, if we don't do that, it goes up in smoke.

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Apr 17, 2023

Coming from a state where nearly two-thirds of the land mass is Federal or under Federal control, and a state that, on average, over the last 8, 10 years will see 500 million acres burn to wildfire because of, largely, mismanagement…

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Apr 17, 2023

There is a proposal--my understanding is that the President put forth in his budget for $104.3 million for the National Park Service to acquire new lands.

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Apr 17, 2023

One of the things that concerns me as well as some others, I think, on the dais today is the ability of the National Park Service to manage new land, given the backlog that we already have.

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Mar 28, 2023

I thank Chairman Westerman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I am honored to support H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, to increase energy production, export American energy, and build out our infrastructure to transport it. All of our…

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Mar 27, 2023

The question of what is commercial, the definition of that, versus what was not, has prompted some concerns that relate to free speech.

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Mar 27, 2023

The FILM Act updates the permitting and fee requirements for capturing photography and video on Federal lands.

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Mar 27, 2023

American Whitewater supports the intent of H.R. 1576, the Federal Interior Land Media (FILM) Act sponsored by Representative Fulcher.

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