Michael Rulli — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Ohio, 2026

Michael Rulli introduced the Giving Alien Migrants Back through Lawful Excise Redistribution (GAMBLER) Act on June 11, 2025, which proposes redirecting an estimated $300 million in federal gambling taxes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for enforcement, detention, and deportation. He emphasizes that ICE needs resources to secure borders and enforce laws, stating that the American people's message is to restore order. Rulli's "America First" policy prioritizes securing borders and ending illegal immigration as non-negotiable for national stability.

““We’ve all witnessed the blatant disregard for law and order in Los Angeles—and frankly, enough is enough,” said Congressman Rulli. “Working-class Americans are paying the price while blue states and sanctuary cities harbor millions of illegal aliens who wave foreign flags in our streets, vandalize property, and drain resources meant for our own citizens. Our neighborhoods are being overrun, our laws ignored, and our voices silenced by an out-of-touch elite that refuses to act. In any other country—or any other time in history—this would be called exactly what it is: an invasion. And the American people are done being ignored.” (Congressman Michael Rulli, rulli.house.gov, June 13, 2025)”

Michael Rulli supports affordable, transparent, and efficient healthcare for all Americans, emphasizing pricing transparency to foster competition and reduce costs. He advocates for aggressive actions to lower drug prices, eliminate wasteful spending, and put patients first by cutting bureaucratic inefficiencies. He also introduced a bipartisan bill to protect access to in-home skilled nursing care and believes all Americans deserve access to quality care, regardless of location.

“Every American deserves access to affordable, transparent, and efficient healthcare. I am fighting for pricing transparency to empower consumers, drive competition, and lower costs across the board. No one should be blindsided by hidden fees or inflated medical bills. We must also take aggressive action to lower drug prices and eliminate wasteful spending in our healthcare system. Cutting bureaucratic inefficiencies will save taxpayers billions and ensure resources go where they are needed most. It’s time to put patients first and make healthcare work for the American people—not special interests. – Michael Rulli, rulli.house.gov, Issues/Health”

Michael Rulli has voted against various environmental protection measures, including those related to cleaner car rules, environmental review processes for chip factories and national forests, and protections for the Boundary Waters. He received a 0% score in 2025 and a 2% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. Rulli also supported a 2026 bill to roll back showerhead water usage regulations, stating concerns for the 'working man'.

“You go on vacation, you go to a motel and you get a shower, it’s the worst shower you ever had. It’s cold. It’s dripping out there. The working man cannot even enjoy his daily life," Rulli said. (Associated Press via gmg-wdiv-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com, January 13, 2026)”

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““This experience has deepened my commitment to Eastern Ohio. In the coming months, I plan to spend even more time in the district, listening and learning from its remarkable residents to find ways we can unite and revive our community. Our journey is far from over. This election has only strengthened our resolve to continue fighting for a prosperous future. Thank you to everyone who stood with us. I am excited to move forward together, building on the progress we have made.” Michael Rulli, Ohio Capital Journal, 2024/06/13”

Michael Rulli supported President Trump's executive order to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, with the goal of returning control of education policy to the states. He stated that government functions best when closer to the people it serves and believed the department had expanded while educational standards declined. Rulli emphasized that critical services for vulnerable children would remain fully funded.

“Government functions best when it is closest to the people it serves, which is why returning control of education to the states is such an important step. The essential services that schools provide for neglected children, those with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations will be preserved and fully funded," Rulli said in a statement released by his office (WFMJ.com, 2026).”

Michael Rulli voted in favor of H.R.38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025, which would mandate national reciprocity for concealed carry permits. He also voted for H.R.2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, aiming to redefine less-lethal projectile devices in the Gun Control Act and exempt them from firearm excise taxes. This is intended to provide law enforcement with necessary de-escalation tools.