Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1182
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Commerce
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-11T23:41:31Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H. Res. 1182
Purpose
This resolution recognizes the role of rural communities in the United States and states that the House of Representatives has supported their prosperity through policies on energy production, health care, manufacturing, and broadband access.
Key Provisions
- Notes that over 70 percent of U.S. lands are rural and nearly 20 percent of the population lives in rural areas.
- States that rural communities produce over 80 percent of renewable energy and over 60 percent of coal-generated electricity.
- Lists House actions including:
- Legislation reforming Clean Air Act processes for air quality standards and permitting to account for wildfires and foreign pollution.
- Measures to streamline interstate natural gas pipeline construction.
- Policies ensuring electric grid reliability and prioritizing dispatchable baseload generation.
- Rollbacks of certain appliance regulations.
- Removal of restrictions on liquefied natural gas exports.
- Requirements for transparency in hydropower relicensing.
- Investments in rural health resources, opioid response, telehealth, and insurance premium reductions.
- Creation of a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program using funds from Medicaid reforms.
- Expansions in home and community-based services and Medicaid provider access.
- Support for domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
- Protections for online users and vehicle choice by eliminating electric vehicle mandates.
- Release of 800-megahertz spectrum and reauthorization of Federal Communications Commission auction authority for 5G and 6G.
- Prioritization of broadband permitting in rural areas.
- Resolves that these policies demonstrate House support for U.S. prosperity, with emphasis on rural communities.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution introduces no changes to existing law, as it is a non-binding statement of recognition rather than new statutory requirements.
Potential Impacts
- May symbolically reinforce policy directions in energy, health, manufacturing, and telecommunications sectors.
- Could influence future legislative priorities for rural development without direct mandates on government agencies or citizens.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Rural communities and their residents.
- Energy producers, including renewable, coal, natural gas, and hydropower sectors.
- Health care providers and patients in rural and underserved areas.
- Manufacturing industries and supply chain participants.
- Broadband and telecommunications providers and users.
- The House of Representatives as the adopting body.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Serves as a political statement affirming House commitments without enforceable legal effects.
- Highlights coordination across multiple policy areas but raises no constitutional questions within the resolution itself.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-22: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 196, 2 Present (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H3052-3053) (Roll call 132)
- 2026-04-22: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 196, 2 Present (Roll no. 132). (Roll call 132)
- 2026-04-22: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3061-3062)
- 2026-04-22: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1182, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2026-04-22: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2026-04-22: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1182.
- 2026-04-22: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
- 2026-04-22: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1189. (consideration: CR H3052-3057)
- 2026-04-20: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
- 2026-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-04-16: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities. — issued 2026-04-22 — PDF (5 pages)
- Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities. — issued 2026-04-16 — PDF (5 pages)