Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, is introducing a bill to create a Border Enforcement Trust Fund, a 'safety net' of federal funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to use in emergency situations. The fund would be financed by rerouting approximately $300 million annually from excise taxes on gambling, aiming to address border needs and situations like the recent Los Angeles riots, while Congress debates President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' for ICE funding.
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Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, is introducing a bill to create a Border Enforcement Trust Fund, a 'safety net' of federal funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to use in emergency situations. The fund would be financed by rerouting approximately $300 million annually from excise taxes on gambling, aiming to address border needs and situations like the recent Los Angeles riots, while Congress debates President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' for ICE funding.
Trending- 1 Last 48 hours: Los Angeles riots.
- 2 This week: Rep. Michael Rulli introduced the bill.
- 3 2025-06-11: Article published.
- Potential for dedicated emergency funding for ICE
- Faces long odds in the Senate due to likely Democratic opposition
- Part of a broader legislative response to anti-ICE protests
What: Rep. Michael Rulli is proposing a new House GOP bill to establish a Border Enforcement Trust Fund, which would provide a 'safety net' of federal funds for ICE in emergency situations. The fund would be financed by rerouting $300 million annually from excise taxes on gambling.
When: This week (bill introduced), last 48 hours (Los Angeles riots), several years ago (previous 'summer of hate'), 2025-06-11 (article published).
Where: United States (federal legislation), Los Angeles, Ohio (Rulli's state).
Why: To provide emergency funding for ICE, address border needs, and respond to situations like the Los Angeles riots, which Rulli described as 'complete anarchy.' It also aims to ensure dedicated funding for border security, which was a key issue in the last election.
How: By introducing a bill that reroutes federal revenues from excise taxes on gambling into a dedicated trust fund for ICE.