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The bill speeds and encourages pedestrian and bicycle crossings at the Gordie Howe Bridge and increases local economic and oversight benefits, but does so by reallocating CBP resources in ways that could raise costs and affect other processing or enforcement priorities.
Residents and visitors who cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge on foot or by bicycle will be able to cross more quickly and reliably if CBP expedites non-motorized processing.
Border communities and small businesses near the bridge could see increased customer traffic and tourism if facilitation and incentives boost cyclist and pedestrian crossings.
Taxpayers and local governments will gain independent oversight because the GAO will review CBP's handling of pedestrian and bicycle crossings, improving transparency of bridge operations.
Border communities and transportation workers could face slower processing for vehicle traffic or reduced attention to other enforcement priorities if CBP shifts resources to expedite non-motorized crossings.
Taxpayers and federal employees may incur higher costs or have resources diverted from other ports of entry because implementing expedited pedestrian/bicycle processing could require staffing or facility changes.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Requires CBP within 1 year to facilitate bicycle and pedestrian crossings at the Gordie Howe International Bridge and mandates a GAO report within 18 months with recommendations.
Introduced January 14, 2026 by Shri Thanedar · Last progress January 14, 2026
Requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to take steps within one year to actively facilitate and expedite bicycle and pedestrian (non-motorized) crossings at the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Also directs the Government Accountability Office to deliver a report within 18 months reviewing CBP’s handling of non-motorized crossings at the bridge and offering recommendations, including possible incentives, to encourage such traffic.