Bill · H.Res. 853· House(119-HRES-853)
Recognizing the 95th anniversary of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and its enduring significance to international trade, economic development, and cross-border relations between the United States and Canada.
- Introduced
- 10/31/2025
- Last activity
- 11/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 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 recognizes the 95th anniversary of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. It highlights the tunnel's importance to international trade, economic development, and cross-border relations between the United States and Canada. The text notes that the tunnel opened on November 3, 1930, as the world's first vehicular underwater international tunnel. It also commends the city of Detroit and the private operator, American Roads, for maintaining the infrastructure. Finally, the House of Representatives reaffirms the importance of modern infrastructure and celebrates the partnership between the United States and Canada.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The resolution celebrates the friendship and economic partnership between the United States and Canada.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+2
The resolution underscores the tunnel's critical role in facilitating international commerce and trade.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+2
The resolution reaffirms the importance of modern, resilient infrastructure like the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthening Infrastructure and Regional Mobility: Under Resolved clause (3), the House reaffirms the importance of modern and resilient infrastructure to support trade, economic development, and regional mobility. This is a positive acknowledgment of keeping vital travel routes working well for the people who rely on them.
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Celebrating Binational Partnership: Under Resolved clause (4), the House celebrates the continued friendship and economic partnership between the United States and Canada. This fosters good neighborly relations and supports tourism and commerce for citizens.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the explicit text provided in the bill, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2Improves International Trade+2Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- 11/1/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 10/31/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.