Congress·Reported·H.R. 1809

Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act

Great Lakes Fisheries Research: Funding Extended to 2030

Sep 15, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

StalledNext up: The HouseNo action in 10 months

This bill has been approved by its committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full House of Representatives. It has been stalled since September 2025, with no new actions taken on the bill for about nine months. While reaching this stage is a significant step, the bill is not moving forward at this time.

Legislative Progress

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No action since September 2025

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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.

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Milestones

6 milestones9 actions

Sep 15, 2025House

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.

Sep 15, 2025House

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.

Jul 15, 2025House

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.

Jul 15, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 15, 2025House

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

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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D: 5R: 5

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