Shri Thanedar (D-MI)
Celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the friendship between the United States and Canada.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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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
- Scored +8
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The project involves the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge to improve highway connections and freight movement.
- Scored +7
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The bridge provides direct highway connections to increase freight efficiency and facilitate economic development.
- Scored +6
Is this likely to create jobs?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bridge provides direct highway connections to increase freight efficiency and facilitate economic development. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bridge is expected to create an economic boom that leads to higher wage-paying jobs. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The text states that small businesses in the Detroit metropolitan area will benefit through project community benefit initiatives.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bridge is expected to increase commerce and strengthen local industries. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The Detroit metropolitan area is expected to see increased commerce and economic development due to the bridge.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The project involves the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge to improve highway connections and freight movement.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bridge serves as a symbol of the continued partnership and friendship between the United States and Canada.
- 7/27/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.