Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
Great Lakes Fisheries Research: Funding Extended to 2030
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Legislative Progress
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.
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Milestones
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-283.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
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