Biography
Russ Fulcher, a fourth-generation Idahoan, was born on March 9, 1962, in Boise, Idaho, and raised on a dairy farm in Meridian. He has represented Idaho's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since January 2019. Prior to his congressional tenure, Fulcher served in the Idaho State Senate from 2005 to 2014, including six years as Majority Caucus Chair. His notable legislative achievement includes authoring Idaho's grocery tax credit, which has returned approximately $800 million to taxpayers.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Boise State University, 1984
- Master of Business Administration, Boise State University, 1988
- Certificate in Electronic Engineering Theory, Micron Technology
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Political Experience:
- Idaho State Senate, 2005–2014
- Majority Caucus Chair, 2008–2012, 2013–2014
- Member, Senate Education Committee
- Vice-Chairman, Senate State Affairs Committee
- U.S. House of Representatives, 2019–present
- Member, House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Member, House Committee on Natural Resources
- Member, House Freedom Caucus
Fulcher's career also includes 24 years in the high-technology sector, working for Micron Technology and Preco Electronics, where he conducted business in 60 countries and all 50 U.S. states.
