Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
Congress seeks to extend Great Lakes fish and water research funding through 2030
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Continues federal money for scientists to study fish, water, and habitats in the Great Lakes through 2030.
- Helps track problems like pollution, invasive species, and fish diseases before they get out of control.
- Supports fishing jobs, tourism, and local businesses that rely on healthy Great Lakes fish populations.
- Gives state and local leaders better data to decide how to protect the lakes and manage fishing rules.
- Does not create a new program, but keeps an existing research effort going for five more years.
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Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-67.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
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Husted co-leads bills to bolster Great Lakes fisheries
Sens. Jon Husted and Gary Peters introduced the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act to extend the Great Lakes Fishery Research Program for five years through FY 2030, supporting USGS Great Lakes Science Center research.
Vital Great Lakes Fishery Research Bill Introduced in US House
The Alliance for the Great Lakes praises the introduction of the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act, which maintains $15 million in annual funding for USGS Great Lakes Science Center research critical to the region’s $5 billion fishery.
Senate Passes Peters’ Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Fishery Research and Management
The Senate unanimously passed Senator Gary Peters’ Great Lakes Fisheries Research Reauthorization Act to renew funding for USGS’s Great Lakes Science Center for another five years, ensuring continued support for Great Lakes fisheries research.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
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