Michigan-Canada Partnership Act
HR 7492, the Michigan-Canada Partnership Act, prohibits federal officials - including the President - from interfering with the opening or operation of the Gordie Howe International Bridge and its associated port of entry without congressional approval or a request from the Governor of Michigan. The bill requires federal agencies to take all necessary actions to ensure the bridge opens and operates continuously, preventing delays or obstruction. It directly affects federal agencies responsible for border operations and Michigan, which has a vested interest in the bridge's timely completion as a critical trade link with Canada. The law allows Michigan or local governments to sue to enforce these requirements if federal action impedes the bridge's operation.
Bill status
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
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.
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Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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