Russell Fry
- Previous profession
- Lawyer
- First public office
- 2015Member, South Carolina House of Representatives, 2015 to 2022
- Years in public office
- 10
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 142 recorded votes by Russell Fry, from 2023 to 2026.
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118th Congress, 2023 and 2024
67 Yes · 12 No on 79 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 4 laws.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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4 excerpts
- Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans ActSeptember 15, 2026
Rep. Fry’s Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act Sent to President’s Desk
“The bill’s Senate companion, S. 759, advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote. Rep. Fry introduced the legislation in May 2025 alongside Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49).”
- Trafficking Survivors Relief ActDecember 2, 2025
House Passes Congressman Russell Fry’s Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Congressman Russell Fry’s (SC-07) bipartisan Trafficking Survivors Relief Act (H.R. 4323), legislation co-led by Ann Wagner (R-MO) and Hank Johnson (D-GA), and co-sponsored by Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA). This bill provides federal criminal record relief to survivors of human trafficking who committed non-violent offenses as a direct result of their”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 3, 2025
Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Releases Statement on Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) released the following statement following passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:”
- American Relief Act, 2025January 27, 2025
“The funding was authorized through the American Relief Act, 2025 signed into law on December 21, 2024. As a result, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced $1.515 billion in investments in projects across the United States.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 14 spending items this member requested, $19,115,887 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Cheraw | Public Law 119-37 | Cheraw Fire Station Replacement ProjectRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | SC | $2,487,375 |
| Town of Lake View | Public Law 119-37 | Lake View, SC Police Department Upgrades ProjectRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | SC | $150,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e SC Town of Pawley Stormwater ImEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,500,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate SC City of Floren Treatment FacEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $2,250,000 |
| Marlboro County Sheriff's Office | Public Law 119-74 | Marlboro County Sheriff's Office Technology and Equipment Upgrade ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $868,040 |
| City of Hartsville | Public Law 119-74 | City of Hartsville Police Department Equipment and VehiclesDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $360,106 |
| Francis Marion University | Public Law 119-74 | Francis Marion University (FMU) Campus Police Security ImprovementsDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $754,500 |
| Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office | Public Law 119-74 | Chesterfield County Radio Improvement ProjectDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $3,943,978 |
| Horry County Government | Public Law 119-74 | Horry County Emergency Communications Enhancements ProjectDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $523,740 |
| City of Marion | Public Law 119-74 | City of Marion Police Department Equipment Upgrade ProjectDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $105,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Sheriff's Office | Public Law 119-74 | Marion County Sheriff's Office County Wide Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Capable RadiosDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $567,148 |
| State of South Carolina | Public Law 119-75 | Office of Resilience's Crooked Creek Channel Improvements ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | SC | $1,500,000 |
| State of South Carolina | Public Law 119-75 | Office of Resilience's City of Dillon Stormwater Improvements--Dargan Street to Washington StreetDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | SC | $1,500,000 |
| City of North Myrtle Beach | Public Law 119-86 | City of North Myrtle Beach Emergency Operations CenterFEMA · Federal Assistance-EOC | SC | $2,606,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: russellfrysc.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of FRY FOR CONGRESS gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
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