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H.Res. 1182 · Commerce
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 Apr 16, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What does this mean?

This is a resolution—basically a formal statement from the House of Representatives expressing support and appreciation for rural communities, rather than a law that changes anything. It doesn't create new programs, spend money, or change any rules; it simply puts on record that the House recognizes rural areas as important for energy production, farming, manufacturing, and the broader economy, and points to past actions Congress has taken in areas like energy policy, health care access, manufacturing, and expanding internet service as evidence of that support. Because it's a resolution rather than legislation, nothing concrete changes for anyone as a direct result of it passing—it's a symbolic gesture rather than a binding action.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Referred to Committee
Apr 16, 2026
Passed House
Apr 22, 2026
Full action history (12)
Apr 16, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 16, 2026Submitted in House
Apr 20, 2026Rules 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.
Apr 22, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 196, 2 Present (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H3052-3053)
Apr 22, 2026Passed/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)
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