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US HB7492
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Dingell
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AI Summary
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Prohibits federal officials, including the President, from impeding the opening or attempting closure of the Gordie Howe International Bridge and its port of entry unless approved by Congress or requested by the Governor of Michigan
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Requires federal agencies with jurisdiction over the bridge to take all necessary actions to ensure timely opening and continuous operation according to staffing models including U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements
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Bars federal officials from using delay tactics such as failing to take timely steps to carry out federal responsibilities related to the bridge or port of entry
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Grants the State of Michigan and affected local governments the right to sue in federal district court to compel compliance with the law
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The bridge connects Detroit, Michigan to Windsor, Ontario at North America's busiest commercial land border crossing, with construction begun in 2018 under a 2012 bilateral agreement where Canada finances construction
Legislative Description
Michigan-Canada Partnership Act
Last Action
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.
2/11/2026