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.

United States119th CongressHRES-1182House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 22, 2026

Summary

This resolution affirms the House of Representatives' support for rural communities, highlighting their multifaceted contributions to the United States. It recognizes rural areas as crucial stewards of the environment, significant suppliers of domestic energy resources, and essential providers of food production and manufacturing capacity. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes their role as drivers of national economic stability, noting that over 70 percent of U.S. lands are rural and nearly 20 percent of the population resides there. The resolution details legislative actions taken by the House in the 119th Congress to support these vital communities. These efforts include reforming the Clean Air Act , streamlining natural gas pipeline construction, and ensuring electric grid reliability to provide affordable energy. In healthcare, the House passed legislation to address the opioid crisis , expand telehealth , reduce insurance premiums, and make a significant investment through the Rural Health Transformation Program . Additionally, the House has focused on strengthening domestic manufacturing , creating jobs, and ensuring online safety as rural areas gain high-speed internet access. Legislation also aimed to provide choice in vehicles by eliminating electric vehicle mandates and to improve broadband access through spectrum allocation and expedited permitting. Overall, the resolution underscores the House's commitment to policies that foster prosperity and economic growth in rural communities across key sectors like energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and connectivity.

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  1. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3061-3062)

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  2. Considered as unfinished business.

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  3. 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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  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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