Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]
Republican · OH · 11 bills sponsored
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for obstructing immigration enforcement activities.
# Summary of HR 7846 **What the Bill Would Do** This proposed law would create a new federal crime for obstructing or interfering with immigration enforcement activities. Currently, there are general laws against obstructing federal officers, but this bill would establish a specific criminal penalty targeting actions that interfere with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and similar immigration-related law enforcement activities. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect individuals who physically interfere with, obstruct, or impede immigration enforcement officers during their duties. This could apply to protesters, bystanders, or others who block access to enforcement operations, resist officers, or otherwise hinder immigration-related law enforcement activities. The bill would add this as a distinct offense under federal criminal law with its own penalties. **Current Status** HR 7846 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH-6) in the 119th Congress. For the bill to become law, it would need to advance through committee review, pass the House, be approved by the Senate, and be signed by the President.
Stop Child Care Fraud Act
# Stop Child Care Fraud Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Stop Child Care Fraud Act (HR 7725) aims to prevent fraudulent claims and misuse of funds in federal child care assistance programs. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically target fraud in programs like the Child Care and Development Block Grant, which helps low-income families pay for child care services. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact child care providers, families receiving child care subsidies, and federal agencies that administer these programs. It could also affect state governments that manage child care assistance at the local level. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. As a Republican-sponsored bill in the 119th Congress, it remains in the early legislative stage. To learn more about its specific provisions and current progress, you can search for "HR 7725" on Congress.gov.
Balance the Scales Act
# Balance the Scales Act (HR 2958) - Summary **What the bill would do:** The Balance the Scales Act would modify civil liability rules and congressional oversight procedures, with provisions affecting employee benefits and pensions. While the bill's specific language isn't detailed in this information, based on its title and subject areas, it appears designed to adjust how civil lawsuits are handled and potentially rebalance rules between employers and employees regarding benefits programs. **Who it affects:** The bill would primarily impact employers, employees, pension holders, and anyone involved in civil litigation. Congressional oversight mechanisms would also be affected by any changes the bill makes to procedural rules. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full floor vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Michael Rulli (R-OH-6) in the 119th Congress. To understand the specific provisions and their exact implications, you would need to review the full bill text, which would provide details on exactly what civil liability changes and pension/benefits modifications are proposed.
Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act
# Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would protect disaster relief payments from being counted as income for people receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI is a federal program that provides cash assistance to elderly, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources. Currently, when disaster victims receive emergency aid payments, these can be counted as income, which may reduce or eliminate their SSI benefits. This bill would prevent that from happening, ensuring disaster relief doesn't penalize vulnerable people who depend on SSI. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects people receiving SSI who experience disasters and receive federal or private disaster assistance. This includes elderly individuals, disabled people, and blind individuals who rely on SSI as their primary income source. It could also indirectly benefit disaster relief organizations and the federal government by reducing bureaucratic complications in processing aid. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 6724) is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Michael A. Rulli, a Republican from Ohio. The bill has not advanced further in the legislative process at this time.
Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act of 2025
# Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act of 2025 (HR 6592) **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to improve quality standards and oversight in skilled nursing facilities—medical care centers where patients recover after hospital stays or manage chronic conditions. While specific details aren't yet available in public summaries, the bill's title suggests it would establish ongoing quality improvement measures and monitoring systems for these facilities to ensure better patient care and safety standards. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily impact skilled nursing facilities themselves, their operators, and the patients who receive care in these facilities. It could also affect Medicare and Medicaid programs, which cover many nursing home residents, and healthcare providers who work with these facilities. **Current Status:** HR 6592 was introduced by Rep. Michael Rulli (R-Ohio) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill has not advanced to a vote at this time. *Note: Detailed provisions are not yet publicly available. For complete information, check Congress.gov.*
Italian Heroes and Heritage Act
# Italian Heroes and Heritage Act (HR 5739) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill, sponsored by Representative Michael A. Rulli of Ohio, is designed to recognize and honor Italian heritage and contributions to American society. However, specific provisions of the bill are not detailed in the available information, so the exact measures being proposed—whether they involve commemorations, educational initiatives, federal designations, or other actions—cannot be determined from this summary. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced in the House of Representatives but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full chamber. Bills in committee may be reviewed, discussed, and potentially amended before moving forward. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect Italian-American communities and potentially educational and cultural institutions if it includes provisions related to heritage recognition, historical acknowledgment, or public commemoration. The broader impact on federal policy or funding would depend on the bill's specific provisions. --- *Note: For complete details about this bill's specific proposals and provisions, you can consult Congress.gov or the bill's full text.*
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
# National Coal Council Reestablishment Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would officially recreate the National Coal Council, a group that advises the Department of Energy on coal-related issues. The council originally existed since 1984 but was discontinued. If passed, it would be restored using the same rules and structure it had in November 2021. The bill also removes a requirement that the council be formally renewed every two years, making it a permanent advisory body instead. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects the coal industry, the Department of Energy, and potentially coal workers and communities that depend on coal. The council itself would include representatives from coal companies, industry groups, and other stakeholders who advise the government on coal policy and the industry's needs. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives. It now awaits consideration in the Senate. The bill was sponsored by Representative Michael Rulli, a Republican from Ohio, a state with coal industry interests.
GAMBLER Act
# GAMBLER Act Summary I appreciate your request, but I'm unable to provide a detailed summary because the information available about HR 3929 is limited. The bill's full title appears to be the "GAMBLER Act," but the legislative database entry you've provided doesn't include the actual bill text, detailed subject matter, or specific provisions that would explain what it would do. To give you an accurate plain-language summary, I would need access to: - The full bill text or official summary - The stated purposes and key provisions - Which groups or industries it affects **What I can tell you:** This is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Michael Rulli (R-Ohio) that is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. I'd recommend checking Congress.gov (congress.gov/bill/119/hr/3929) where you can read the full text, summary, and track its progress through Congress. If you can share those details, I'd be happy to explain it in plain language.
Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025
# Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** HR 3079, called the Medicaid Empowerment Act of 2025, is a proposed law currently being reviewed by a House committee. However, the bill's specific details are not publicly available in the provided information, so I cannot describe its exact provisions or intended changes to Medicaid. **Who It Affects:** Based on the title, this bill would likely impact Medicaid—the joint federal-state health insurance program for low-income individuals and families. The actual scope of who would be affected depends on the bill's specific provisions, which are not detailed here. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Michael A. Rulli (R-OH) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. For accurate details about what this legislation would actually change, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov or contact your representative's office.
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
# Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act (HR 1541) **What it would do:** This bill would speed up the installation and upgrading of wireless communication towers and antennas by exempting certain projects from federal environmental and historic preservation reviews. Specifically, it would waive these reviews for projects that involve mounting antennas on existing wireless facilities or modifying existing facilities, as long as the projects require FCC approval or authorization. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily impacts wireless companies, telecommunications providers, and communities seeking faster broadband expansion. It could also affect Native American tribes, local governments, and environmental/historic preservation groups that currently participate in federal review processes. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not been voted on. As of now, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process with no indication of when or if it will advance for a full congressional vote.
Beat Bad Bureaucrats Act
# Beat Bad Bureaucrats Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would prevent the Small Business Administration (SBA) from taking money from people's Social Security payments if those payments are being garnished due to pandemic-era loans that were obtained fraudulently using their identity. Specifically, it protects victims of identity theft from having Social Security benefits seized for COVID-19 relief loans (like Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Program loans) that someone else fraudulently obtained in their name—as long as they reported the identity theft to the SBA. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects identity theft victims whose names were misused to fraudulently obtain federal pandemic relief loans between January 2020 and December 2021. The SBA would also be required to post information on its website about how to report identity theft, which could help other potential victims. The bill does not protect someone if the SBA determines they are not actually a victim of identity theft. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 886) is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by Congress. It was introduced by Representative Michael Rulli (R-Ohio) in the 119th Congress.