Bill · H.R. 7492· House(119-HR-7492)
Michigan-Canada Partnership Act
- Introduced
- 2/11/2026
- Last activity
- 2/12/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Michigan-Canada Partnership Act aims to prohibit Federal interference with the opening and operation of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. It prevents Federal officials, including the President, from impeding the opening or attempting to close the bridge and its associated port of entry without congressional approval or a request from the Governor of Michigan. The bill mandates that Federal agencies take all necessary actions to ensure the bridge opens on time and maintains continuous operation. It also forbids any delay tactics or failures to fulfill Federal responsibilities regarding the crossing. Finally, it allows the State of Michigan or affected local governments to seek judicial review to compel compliance.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+7
The act secures the reliable movement of goods and freight across the Detroit-Windsor border crossing.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The bill protects supply chains and reduces economic risk for manufacturers and businesses.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+6
By ensuring the continuous operation of the bridge, the bill supports integrated supply chains and North American economic activity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Economic Interests: The bill seeks to protect American workers, manufacturers, farmers, and consumers by preventing disruptions to integrated North American supply chains (Section 2).
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Ensuring Infrastructure Reliability: By requiring Federal agencies to ensure timely opening and continuous operation, the bill aims to increase capacity at the northern border and reduce economic risk associated with relying on a single crossing (Section 2, Section 3(b)).
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Accountability for Federal Action: The bill prevents Federal officials from using unilateral action to interfere with the bridge, which protects the established economic partnership between Michigan and Canada (Section 2, Section 3(a)).
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Legal Recourse for Local Entities: It provides a way for the State of Michigan or affected local governments to take legal action in a United States District Court to ensure the law is followed (Section 3(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6Good For Farmers+5Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Rural Residents+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+7Improves International Alliances+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+6Increases Job Creation+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+6Improves Government Transparency+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 2/12/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 2/11/2026
- 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.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Marcy KapturDemocrat · Ohio
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan