HRES 853119th CongressIn Committee

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: Oct 31, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-Michigan)

Defense & National SecurityEconomy & TaxesInfrastructure

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This resolution commemorates the 95th anniversary of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, recognizing its historical significance as the world's first underwater international vehicular tunnel and its ongoing role in facilitating trade, economic development, and cross-border relations between the United States and Canada through continuous infrastructure stewardship.

Key Points

1The tunnel opened on November 3, 1930, as the world's first underwater international vehicular tunnel and remains the second-busiest US-Canada crossing.
2It serves as a critical transportation artery supporting millions of commercial and passenger vehicles annually while ensuring essential goods flow during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
3The resolution commends Detroit and private operator American Roads for maintaining and modernizing this infrastructure to guarantee safety and future accessibility.

Impact Areas

Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario residents and businessesUS-Canada cross-border trade supply chains and logistics networksBinational infrastructure security and international diplomatic relations

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