Rep. Michael Rulli

R

Ohio – District 6
representative

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Feb 11, 2026
Press Release

Health Subcommittee Examines Prescription Drug Supply Chain to Lower Costs for American Patients

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the Prescription Drug Supply Chain, featuring witness testimony from representatives across the entire prescription drug supply chain.

“I’m proud of this subcommittee’s work, but there is still more to be done—which is why I was proud to continue building on our affordability series through today’s hearing with representatives across the entire prescription drug supply chain,” said Chairman Griffith. “Hearing from these witnesses on how to best navigate this complex web helps Congress make better-informed policy decisions so that we are able to meaningfully lower the cost of care for all American patients.”

Watch the full hearing here:

Below are key excerpts from today’s hearing:

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Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12): “I represent a very rural district, and not only is access to health care a problem, but access to pharmacy services is growing more challenging as well. A 2025 FTC report examined PBM pharmacy contracting practices and found that internal PBM documents suggested rural pharmacies are often forced to accept ‘take it or leave it’ reimbursement rates. Could you elaborate on the specific challenges rural pharmacies face when negotiating contracts with PBMs, and how these practices may affect access to care in rural communities?” Mr. Hoey: “‘Take it or leave it’ contracts are part and parcel of the so-called negotiations between pharmacies and PBMs. PBMs hold all the leverage. They hold the patient lives. So, if a pharmacy does not sign whatever is put in front of them—with very little negotiation—I’m sure our friends at PMA will say there’s robust negotiation, but in reality, it’s a take-it-or-leave-it contract. These pharmacies are often forced to sign contracts that pay them below their cost to acquire the drug. And yes, rural pharmacies, as well as pharmacies in underserved areas, urban areas, and suburban communities, are all taking contracts in which they are paid below cost. As a result, 5,000 pharmacies have gone out of business in the last four years alone. That’s 5,000 fewer pharmacy choices in just four years. It’s a systemic problem. In fact, pharmacy deserts—especially in your district in Ohio and across the country—are growing because of these ‘take it or leave it’ contracts.”

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Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03): “Three companies control the majority of drug distribution in the United States, and many are vertically integrated to control each phase of the prescription drug supply chain—from manufacturer to pharmacy. Does consolidating the prescription drug industry lower prices for patients? Yes or no?” Mr. Davis: “It has the potential to, yes.” Congresswoman Kat Cammack: “Respectfully, your own industry report projects that the ‘big three’ will generate $871 billion in revenue this year—after four straight years of double-digit growth. So, if this is potentially saving patients money, why are revenues growing so fast, and where are patients seeing the savings?”

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Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06): “President Trump recently launched TrumpRx, a revolutionary platform aimed at bringing price transparency and competition back to the drug market. My constituents tell me every day about how much they dread going to the pharmacy because they never know what price they’re going to pay at the counter; it always changes. Then, you have brand-name versus [generic]... How have your members reacted to the transparent pricing of brand-name [drugs] on TrumpRx?” Mr. Marin: “The PBM industry is all about transparency. We are enhancing it for our customers every day, particularly for employers. The bill Congress passed a couple of weeks ago takes [transparency] to another level—we’re happy with that. We support and applaud the mission of the administration’s goal with TrumpRx.”

Sep 18, 2025
Energy

House Republicans Pass Energy Bills to Lower Prices and Secure the Grid

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 3062, the Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act, H.R. 3015, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act, and H.R. 1047, the GRID Power Act. “Today’s passage of H.R. 3062, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 1047 reflects the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s relentless work to secure American energy dominance. These bills streamline the permitting process for critical cross-border energy projects, restore expert advisory input from the coal industry that the Biden-Harris Administration eliminated, and ensure that electricity grid operators have the tools they need to secure the reliability of the bulk power system. With rising energy demand and growing threats to grid reliability, House Republicans are ensuring the U.S. has the tools to deliver affordable, abundant, and reliable energy,” said Chairman Guthrie. “Thank you to Congresswoman Fedorchak, Congressman Rulli, and Congressman Balderson for their tireless work to strengthen our grid and power our communities.”   H.R. 3062 passed the House by a vote of 224 to 203, H.R. 3015 passed the House by a vote of 217 to 209, and H.R. 1047 passed the House by a vote of 216 to 206.  “Republicans are delivering on our promise to strengthen the grid, create American jobs, and lower energy costs for American families,” said Speaker Johnson. “This week, House Republicans passed three pieces of key legislation to build on the energy provisions within the historic Working Families Tax Cuts and codify President Trump’s Executive Orders to unleash American energy. As Democrats continue to push radical, job-killing, impossible-to-attain green agendas – Republicans are focused on real solutions that grow the economy and put American workers first. Together with President Trump, Republicans in Congress are helping pave the way for a return to American energy dominance.”   “The Keystone XL pipeline should have never been cancelled. Yet on his first day in office, President Biden used the stroke of a pen to shut it down,” said Congresswoman Fedorchak. “By passing my legislation, the House has taken a critical step to end years of regulatory uncertainty and partisan games that have delayed energy infrastructure projects, crushed good-paying jobs, and undermined America’s energy security.” “For decades, the National Coal Council was a powerful voice for coal and a tireless champion for American workers and communities. Coal has reliably fueled our factories, powered our homes, and helped build the greatest economy the world has ever known – it’s ridiculous to neglect it,” said Congressman Rulli. “We need common-sense energy policies that keep coal in the mix, strengthen our grid, and protect good-paying jobs. Codifying the National Coal Council into law ensures that politics doesn’t get in the way of good policy. I’m grateful to House leadership and my colleagues for voting to restore this vital council and secure America’s energy future.”   “With American power demand far outpacing our ability to generate more electricity, our grid is heading toward a reliability crisis,” said Congressman Balderson . “The interconnection queue is overwhelmed and bogged down, leaving shovel-ready power projects waiting for years while demand continues to climb. The GRID Power Act clears the path for the most critical projects, giving grid operators the tools they need to add more dispatchable baseload power—lowering costs for households and businesses while keeping America’s grid reliable.” Background on H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act: The expansion of cross-border energy transportation infrastructure—pipelines for oil and natural gas and electric transmission lines—is necessary to ensure our nation’s energy dominance and safeguard our national security. H.R. 3062 replaces the Presidential permit requirement with a more transparent and effective review process by authorizing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review applications for cross-border oil and natural gas pipelines, and the Department of Energy to review applications for cross-border transmission facilities. Background on H.R. 3015, National Coal Council Establishment Act: This legislation makes the National Coal Council permanent by removing requirements under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to re-charter every two years, therefore preventing future administrations from disbanding this essential council. While the United States is projected to increase electricity demands by 151 GW over the next ten years, coal fired units are pre-maturely retiring at an alarming rate. Premature retirements of coal fired units are largely driven by federal and state policies designed to intentionally attack their financial viability. Background on H.R.1047, GRID Power Act: The GRID Power Act provides Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators with authority to prioritize energy projects that are ready to bring more baseload power onto the grid immediately, improving grid reliability and resiliency and helping to meet the demand of industrial and household customers alike. Expediting resources that advance reliability provides grid operators with additional tools to re-balance the grid’s resource mix to keep the lights on at affordable prices for all Americans and reverse the legacy effects of the Biden-Harris energy policies that continue to drive prices higher.  ###

Jul 16, 2025
Press Release

Subcommittee on Health Holds Hearing on Preserving Access to Timely and Affordable Care

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines .   “Today’s legislative hearing is necessary to continue essential programs that are vital to our health care infrastructure. Many of the bills before us expire at the end of this fiscal year and must be reauthorized,” said Chairman Griffith. “Considering each of these reauthorizations is an important step forward to ensure each program is working as intended.”   Watch the full hearing here . Below are key excerpts from today’s hearing: Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02): “We’re estimated to be over 170,000 physicians short in the next decade. Title VII and Title VIII were created to help increase participation in the health care workforce. How can these programs be improved?” Dr. Candice Chen, MD, MPH: “I think the most important thing is that they are reauthorized. These programs have been very impactful. We find that our health profession training programs rely on them to support training that is focused on areas of need– whether it's specialties and professions, as well as integrating content into curriculum and training.” Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05): “Five years ago, I worked with my Energy and Commerce colleagues to modernize how the FDA regulates most OTC medicines with the enactment of the OMUFA program. These revolutionary changes made the 40-year-old system more efficient, transparent, and open to innovation. I'm very proud to once again be leading this reauthorization of such a critical program. The OMUFA program has drastically reduced the burden on our health care system by lowering the number of visits consumers need to make to a doctor to obtain a prescription for a simple treatment.” Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06): “I’m proud to join as an original co-sponsor to Chairman Carter's bipartisan H.R. 2493, the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act. It extends grants and helps rural residents who have trouble accessing health care. I think this is a really interesting bill for myself because I think this is one of the first times that I've actually seen on the hill– versus the state House years that I did– where we have bipartisan support for our cause. I think it's really reassuring and refreshing to see such a bipartisan approach to this problem.”   ###

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