Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7492

Michigan-Canada Partnership Act

House Bill Would Bar White House from Closing Gordie Howe International Bridge Without Congress's OK

Feb 11·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently assigned to three different House committees for review. Nothing has happened with the bill since February 2026, which means it has been stalled for four months. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and do not move forward.

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Key Points

This bill aims to make sure the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, opens on time and stays open. It prevents the President or other federal officials from blocking or closing the bridge unless Congress passes a new law or Michigan's Governor specifically asks for it.
The bridge is a massive project designed to help move cars and trucks across the busiest commercial border in North America. This is vital for the car industry, manufacturing, and farmers who rely on moving parts and goods back and forth between the U.S. and Canada to keep their businesses running.
The law would require federal agencies, like Customs and Border Protection, to provide enough staff and resources so the bridge can operate 24/7. It specifically stops officials from using "delay tactics" or failing to finish necessary paperwork that could keep the bridge from opening to the public.
If the federal government tries to interfere with the bridge, the state of Michigan or local governments could take them to court to force the bridge to stay open. This is meant to protect the hundreds of billions of dollars in trade and the thousands of jobs that depend on this border crossing.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works

The bill requires federal agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to take all necessary actions to ensure the bridge opens on time and operates continuously. This means CBP and other agency staff must be deployed and resourced to staff the new port of entry, which could affect workforce assignments and staffing models at the northern border.

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Feb 11, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Feb 11, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Related News

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National Post·Feb 15

U.S. bill aims to protect Gordie Howe bridge from Trump's 'blatant corruption'

The Michigan-Canada Partnership Act was introduced to prevent 'federal interference' in the opening and operation of the new crossing. The legislation follows threats from the Trump administration to block the bridge, which competes with the privately owned Ambassador Bridge.

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Iron Mountain Daily News·Feb 13

Michigan's US House Dems puts up bill to protect bridge project

The Michigan-Canada Partnership Act aims to prohibit federal officials from using 'delay tactics' or failing to finish paperwork that could keep the bridge from opening. It mandates that federal agencies like CBP provide enough staff for 24/7 operation.

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Michigan Advance·Feb 12

Michigan's Democratic congressional delegation puts up bill to protect Gordie Howe Bridge project

Introduced by Reps. Scholten, Dingell, and others, the bill would prevent the President from meddling with the bridge's opening. It highlights the 2012 bilateral agreement where Canada financed the $5 billion project, which is critical for Michigan's manufacturing and agricultural sectors.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Michigan-Canada Partnership Act

Bill NumberHR 7492

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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