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US HB7079
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shri Thanedar
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AI Summary
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner must take actions within 1 year to facilitate and expedite non-motorized border crossings (bicycles and pedestrians) across the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario
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GAO must submit a report within 18 months to the House Committee on Homeland Security and Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs reviewing CBP's progress on handling non-motorized traffic
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The GAO report must determine whether CBP has successfully facilitated expedited non-motorized crossings and provide recommendations for further improvements
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The report must also include recommendations on potential incentives to encourage bicycle and pedestrian cross-border traffic
Legislative Description
Bike the Border Act
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
1/14/2026