Michael A. Rulli

Rulli Bill Will Keep Natural Thyroid on Shelves Ahead of August Deadline

Position: Congressman Rulli introduced the PEAT Act to prevent the FDA's reclassification of desiccated thyroid extract as a biologic, which would impose an unrealistic licensing timeline and eliminate compounding pharmacy access to this treatment that millions of Americans depend on for managing hypothyroidism and related conditions.

Subscribe For Newsletter Updates! WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last Friday, Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) introduced the Protecting Equal Access to Thyroid (PEAT) Act of 2026, legislation to protect patient access to desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), a treatment Americans have safely relied on since the late 1800s. Nearly 2 million Americans living with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, and related conditions depend on desiccated thyroid extract to manage their health and maintain their quality of life. The Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to classify this treatment as a biologic would force manufacturers to obtain a Biologics License Agreement by August 2026, an unrealistic and burdensome timeline that threatens to disrupt access to this essential medication. The reclassification would also eliminate the ability of pharmacists to compound this treatment, cutting off a critical lifeline for many patients. “After meeting with pharmacists across our district, one issue kept coming up again and again,” said Congressman Rulli. “Compounding pharmacists, many of them small business owners who have served their communities for decades, are being crushed by yet another out-of-touch regulation that ultimately hurts patients. This legislation is the direct result of those conversations and the real-world impact this reclassification is having.” The PEAT Act clarifies that a drug should not be classified as a biologic solely because it contains a clinically inactive protein, aligning federal policy with the Food and Drug Administration’s own guidance on inactive ingredients and preventing unnecessary regulatory overreach. “Washington should not be in the business of taking away treatments that patients have relied on for generations,” Rep. Rulli continued. “This is about common sense and basic access to care. At a time when more Americans are struggling with hormone-related health issues, desiccated thyroid extract has remained a safe, effective option for over 100 years. A sudden regulatory shift should not be allowed to put that treatment out of reach. We are standing up for patients, for providers, and for the right to access proven care.” The legislation is supported by the National Community Pharmacists Association, the Professional Compounding Centers of America, and the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. For bill text and a full summary, click  here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as King Charles III visits the United States, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-6) introduced a... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) entered into the Congressional... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) praised President Donald... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Michael Rulli introduced The Halo Act (H.R. 7846) a bill that would help... EAST PALESTINE, OH. - Congressman Michael Rulli praised President Donald Trump for his $10 million commitment to... Earlier this week, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) delivered on his promise to strengthen our communities by... WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Rulli (OH-06) and Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) introduced the Continuous Skilled... WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) introduced the Italian Heroes and Heritage Act,... This past month was an incredibly busy one as I traveled across all 11 counties of Ohio’s 6th Congressional... Michael Rulli|Special to the Canton Repository I think everyone can agree that we live in a very sensationalized... COLUMBIANA, OH – Last Saturday, July 19th, Congressman Mike Rulli (R-OH-06) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17)... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) introduced H.Res.574, a resolution designating...

Rulli Condemns UK Speech Laws Amid Royal Visit

Subscribe For Newsletter Updates! WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as King Charles III visits the United States, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-6) introduced a resolution expressing support for the citizens of the United Kingdom as they continue to face assaults on their rights to free speech and freedom of expression. This resolution condemns the ongoing assault on freedom of speech and expression by officials of the United Kingdom, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Other officials of the United Kingdom have sought to extradite Elon Musk and other Americans for exercising their rights to free speech and expression. “During this 250th year of American independence from the United Kingdom, we renew our call to the British government to respect the fundamental freedoms of our cousins across the ocean,” said Congressman Rulli. “Our Founding Fathers made clear that the right to speak freely and to criticize one’s government without fear of punishment is a cornerstone of any free society. Yet today, those principles are being chipped away. Prime Minister Starmer’s continued erosion of these values are spiraling the United Kingdom toward a dystopian future.” Rulli continued, “It is essential that we stand with nations that uphold and defend these shared principles and condemn those that do not. We must never forget that our country was founded on the courage to challenge oppression and the unwavering belief in individual liberty.” This resolution also reaffirms that the Constitution reigns supreme over any comments or actions by officials of the United Kingdom and urges the Trump Administration to disavow any laws or orders of the United Kingdom that infringe upon freedom of speech or expression. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) entered into the Congressional... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael Rulli (OH-06) praised President Donald... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Michael Rulli introduced The Halo Act (H.R. 7846) a bill that would help... EAST PALESTINE, OH. - Congressman Michael Rulli praised President Donald Trump for his $10 million commitment to... Earlier this week, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) delivered on his promise to strengthen our communities by... WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Rulli (OH-06) and Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) introduced the Continuous Skilled... WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) introduced the Italian Heroes and Heritage Act,... This past month was an incredibly busy one as I traveled across all 11 counties of Ohio’s 6th Congressional... Michael Rulli|Special to the Canton Repository I think everyone can agree that we live in a very sensationalized... COLUMBIANA, OH – Last Saturday, July 19th, Congressman Mike Rulli (R-OH-06) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17)... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) introduced H.Res.574, a resolution designating... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-6) today applauded the launch of a five-year, $10...