FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2026CONTACT: Christianne.Allen@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released the following statement after voting to advance H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027 (MilCon-VA). “Having the backs of those who serve—and those who have served—our nation must always remain a national priority,” said Congressman […]
BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to participate in a National Police Week roundtable at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building alongside Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel. The roundtable brought together attorneys general and law enforcement leaders from across the country to discuss public safety […]
BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced court settlements today with two Idaho homeowners’ associations and an HOA management company after receiving complaints that homeowners were charged transfer fees that were never disclosed in their governing documents, in contravention of the Idaho Homeowners Association Act and the Idaho Consumer Protection Act. Idaho law requires HOAs […]
BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined a 23-state coalition questioning the lawfulness of ESG policies at the country’s three largest credit ratings agencies. Fitch Ratings, Moody’s, and S&P Global Ratings pledged to United Nations-backed climate groups that they would incorporate ESG goals into their credit ratings, then downgraded American energy companies accordingly. Those downgrades increase […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2026CONTACT: Christianne.Allen@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue $248 million in Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for 2025 and $182 million in retroactive payments for 2024. These funds go to eligible states and counties with untaxed National Forest System lands. […]
C. S. Lewis, Natural Law, and Immigration Non‑Enforcement In Mere Christianity C. S. Lewis writes: “Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance.” Lewis assumes an objective moral law (the Tao) that orders personal life, social life, and life under […]
Jan 22, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Defense; Homeland; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations legislation, marking the House of Representatives’ completion of all 12 annual spending bills for Fiscal Year 2026. Congressman Fulcher said, “Today […]
WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Little v. Hecox, Idaho’s landmark case defending the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, the first-in-the-nation law protecting female athletes from competing against biological males. Idaho Solicitor General Alan Hurst argued before the nine justices, defending the state’s authority to maintain sex-separated athletics based on biological […]
Jan 14, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives advanced H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Act, 2026. “Restoring fiscal responsibility in Washington, D.C., starts with Congress returning to regular order,” said Congressman […]
Jan 8, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) issued the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. “Every federal dollar saved helps drive down inflation and delivers real relief for hardworking Idahoans,” said Congressman Fulcher. “Today’s passage of […]
BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced this week that his office entered into a settlement agreement with Right Now Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing LLC, stemming from the investigation of consumer complaints regarding business practices. Right Now signed an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) which addresses the various concerns and requires a payment of […]
BOISE, ID — Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning Idahoans about a text scam claiming recipients must act urgently to receive $2,000 tariff rebate checks. The fraudulent messages, complete with bold and capitalized words, claim the recipient’s check will not be sent unless they click a link and respond immediately. These texts are not from any […]