FIRST ON FOX: A House Republican is already making moves to get President Donald Trump’s executive order significantly curbing the Department of Education enshrined in federal law.
Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, who was at the White House Thursday for Trump’s announcement, told Fox News Digital minutes after the event he was working on the legislation.
“I want to thank President Trump for inviting me to the White House for the signing of this executive order. Government functions best when it is closer to the people it serves, which is why returning control of education to the states is such a critical step,” Rulli said.
The Ohio Republican said he “will soon introduce legislation to codify the President’s agenda into law, ensuring that these essential reforms to our children’s education cannot be undone by future administrations.”
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President Donald Trump holds an executive order about the Department of Education after signing it in the East Room of the White House in Washington March 20, 2025 (Mandel Ngan)
Like Trump’s order, Rulli said his bill would allow for “funding for Pell Grants, Title I programs, and resources for children with disabilities and special needs” to continue under other federal departments.
“Having served on my local school board for eight years, I’ve seen firsthand how our schools serve as the backbone of our communities,” he said. “This executive order empowers states to better address the unique needs of their communities and amplifies the voices of local school leaders.”
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., previously said there was support among congressional Republicans for Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon cutting the Department of Education.
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Rep. Michael Rulli said he is introducing the bill. (Getty Images)
“[T]his is a time for change. I think this will serve students, parents, teachers, administrators better to have that down at the local level. And Secretary McMahon is bringing that change about. This is a long time coming. You will have a greater choice for parents and students. You will have a lot better outcomes, I think. This is something we all applaud,” Johnson said during an interview on “Fox & Friends” this week.
House Republican leaders will have multiple options on which route to take.
In addition to Rulli’s bill, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who’s long…
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