IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 853 
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. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 31, 2025 
Mr. THANEDAR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
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. 
Whereas, on November 3, 1930, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel 
officially opened to the public, becoming the second-busi-
est crossing between the United States and Canada and 
the first vehicular underwater international tunnel in the 
world; 
Whereas the tunnel has served as a vital transportation and 
trade artery for nearly a century, connecting Detroit, 
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Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, and supporting millions 
of commercial and passenger vehicles each year; 
Whereas the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel has strengthened cul-
tural ties and economic integration between the United 
States and Canada, facilitating binational cooperation, 
tourism, and commerce; 
Whereas the tunnel has played a critical role in ensuring the 
flow of essential goods and frontline workers, especially 
during the COVID–19 pandemic, when reliable cross-bor-
der access was paramount; 
Whereas the city of Detroit and American Roads, the private 
operator of the tunnel, have maintained and modernized 
this critical piece of infrastructure, ensuring it remains 
safe, accessible, and secure for future generations; and 
Whereas the 95th anniversary of the tunnel offers an oppor-
tunity to reflect on the legacy of cross-border partnership 
and to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to 
infrastructure investments that strengthen regional and 
international connectivity: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 95th anniversary of the De-
troit-Windsor Tunnel; 
(2) commends the city of Detroit and American 
Roads for their stewardship of this critical inter-
national crossing; 
(3) reaffirms the importance of modern, resil-
ient infrastructure to support trade, economic devel-
opment, and regional mobility; and 
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(4) celebrates the continued friendship and eco-
nomic partnership between the United States and 
Canada. 
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