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Congress·Reported·6 months ago

Great Lakes Fisheries Research: Funding Extended to 2030

Also known as: Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Congress would extend authorization for federal funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin.
  • The change would keep this research program authorized through 2030 instead of ending in 2025.
  • This supports ongoing tracking of fish populations and lake conditions that affect fishing, local jobs, and tourism around the Great Lakes.
  • For most people, the main impact is indirect: better science and monitoring to guide decisions that protect the Great Lakes and the fishing economy.
  • This bill does not spell out a new dollar amount here; it mainly extends how long funding can continue.
EnvironmentAgriculture

Milestones

5 milestones9 actions
Sep 15, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.

Sep 15, 2025House

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-283.

Jul 15, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Jul 15, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 15, 2025House

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act

Bill NumberHR 1809
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.

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Cosponsors

(10)
D: 5R: 5

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