Bill · H.Res. 1182· House(119-HRES-1182)
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.
- Introduced
- 4/16/2026
- Last activity
- 4/22/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Clay Fuller
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution outlines various legislative actions taken by the House of Representatives to support the prosperity and economic growth of the United States. It places a particular emphasis on strengthening rural communities through energy production, healthcare access, and manufacturing. The text highlights efforts to streamline energy processes, improve the electric grid, and expand broadband connectivity. Additionally, it addresses healthcare improvements through programs like the Rural Health Transformation Program and expanded telehealth. The resolution also mentions efforts to protect consumers and provide economic opportunities through various legislative changes.
Yes· 3 of 22
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+10
The entire resolution is specifically designed to strengthen the economic, healthcare, and digital infrastructure of rural communities.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+9
The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program and expanded telehealth coverage significantly improve healthcare access for rural populations.
Does this invest in rural communities?+9
The resolution prioritizes broadband deployment, energy reliability, and healthcare transformation specifically for rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionPassed 220–196
A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.
04/22/2026 · Roll call 132 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lower Energy Costs: Streamlining the process for building interstate natural gas pipelines is intended to lower the costs of energy for powering homes and businesses in rural communities.
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Reliable Electricity: Legislation to ensure proposed regulations impacting the electric grid are addressed through the Federal regulatory process aims to prevent compromise of grid reliability. Additionally, prioritizing on-demand, dispatchable baseload electricity generation is intended to strengthen the reliability of the electric grid for rural communities.
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Affordable Appliances: Rolling back certain regulations is intended to reduce the costs of home and commercial appliances.
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Economic Opportunities: Removing restrictions on exporting United States liquified natural gas is intended to increase economic and employment opportunities for rural communities.
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Affordable Electricity via Hydropower: Requiring transparency in the hydropower licensing process is intended to continue providing rural communities with affordable, baseload electric generation.
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Improved Healthcare Access: The Rural Health Transformation Program provides $50,000,000,000 to transform rural health care access. Furthermore, expanding telehealth coverage for seniors and providing resources for telehealth in rural communities aims to improve access to care.
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Lower Insurance Costs: Legislation has been passed to lower patients' insurance premiums by over 11 percent.
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Improved Care Access through Medicaid: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-75) streamlined enrollment processes for eligible out-of-State Medicaid and CHIP providers and extended Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments to preserve access to hospital care in rural and underserved communities.
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Expanded Community Services: The Working Families Tax Cuts (Public Law 119-21) created opportunities for States to expand home and community-based services and improve access to care in rural communities.
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Consumer Protections: New legislation aims to keep users safe online and provide consumers in rural communities with significant protections from unsafe products and deceptive practices.
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Vehicle Choice: Eliminating electric vehicle mandates is intended to provide rural Americans with choice in the vehicles they purchase and drive.
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Enhanced Connectivity: Reauthorizing the spectrum auction authority and unleashing an 800-megahertz spectrum pipeline is intended to ensure access to new spectrum necessary for 5G and 6G connections. Additionally, directing government agencies to prioritize broadband permitting applications is intended to expedite broadband deployment in rural communities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Note: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+9Increases Medicaid Funding+8Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7Reduces Private Insurance Premiums+7Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+10Good For Seniors+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Veterans+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+7Improves Consumer Protection+6Increases Job Creation+6Improves Small Business Support+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+9Reduces Gas Prices+5Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Public Transit+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+9
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Affordable Housing+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+5
- 4/22/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 196, 2 Present (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H3052-3053)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 196, 2 Present (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H3052-3053)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3061-3062)
- 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.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1182.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1189. (consideration: CR H3052-3057)
- 4/20/2026
- 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.
- 4/16/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.