Sorensen Statement on H.Res. 1182

April 22, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement after voting against H.Res. 1182. “I’ve been proud to work with rural communities across Illinois’ 17 th district to address some of their most pressing issues—from helping rural hospitals keep their doors open, to expanding broadband, to supporting our farmers with access to markets and lower input costs, and securing community project funding to upgrade aging infrastructure. “My constituents in rural communities are struggling, and the last thing they need are Washington Republicans playing political games with the future of our region. Trump’s Big Ugly Bill has caused healthcare premiums to skyrocket, forced rural hospitals to shut their doors, and gutted key programs that support rural communities. Today, I refused to vote for this resolution and will continue to fight for real changes that make life easier in Central and Northwestern Illinois.” ###