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Congress·In Committee·19 days ago

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

Also known as: Michigan-Canada Partnership Act

Legislative Progress

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Impact Analysis

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

State Impacts

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

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.
Infrastructure TransportationEconomy FinanceNational Security Foreign Policy

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.

Feb 11, 2026

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

2026

Bill faces committee review in Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Homeland Security

The bill must pass through multiple House committees before it can move forward, which means passage is uncertain and could take months or longer.

Related News

3 articles
National Post·15 days ago

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·17 days ago

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·18 days ago

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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