January 14, 2026
Mr. Thanedar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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
To facilitate non-motorized border crossings across the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Bike the Border Act
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Sec. 2. Facilitation of non-motorized border crossings across the Gordie Howe International Bridge
(a) In general
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall take such actions as may be necessary to effectively and vigorously facilitate, including through expedition, of non-motorized, including bicycle and pedestrian, border crossings across the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
(b) GAO report
Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that—
(1)
reviews the progress of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s handling of non-motorized, including bicycle and pedestrian, traffic across the Gordie Howe International Bridge; and
(2)
includes—
(A)
a determination regarding whether U.S. Custom and Border Protection has facilitated, including through expedition, such non-motorized border crossings across the Bridge;
(B)
recommendations regarding how U.S. Custom and Border Protection may further such facilitation; and
(C)
recommendations regarding what, if any, incentives could be utilized to encourage such non-motorized traffic.