Bill · H.Res. 1464· House(119-HRES-1464)
Celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the friendship between the United States and Canada.
- Introduced
- 7/27/2026
- Last activity
- 7/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Shri Thanedar
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution celebrates the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. It recognizes the bridge as a symbol of the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Canada. The text notes that the project was driven by a need for better trade and traffic management. It highlights that the bridge provides direct highway connections to increase freight efficiency. Finally, the resolution honors the hard work of the American and Canadian people in completing this project.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+8
The project involves the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge to improve highway connections and freight movement.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+7
The bridge provides direct highway connections to increase freight efficiency and facilitate economic development.
Is this likely to create jobs?+6
The bridge is expected to create an economic boom that leads to higher wage-paying jobs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Commerce and Efficiency: The Detroit metropolitan area is expected to see better freight movement and reduced delays through direct highway connections. (Whereas clause regarding Detroit metropolitan area commerce)
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Community Investment: Local communities and small businesses within the Detroit metropolitan area stand to benefit from direct investments provided through project community benefit initiatives. (Whereas clause regarding community benefit initiatives)
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Economic Growth and Jobs: The opening of the bridge is expected to create an economic boom that could lead to higher wage-paying jobs and greater development for decades. (Whereas clause regarding economic boom and jobs)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No 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.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+7Increases Job Creation+6Improves Small Business Support+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Urban Residents+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5
- 7/27/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.