Congress seeks to extend Great Lakes fish and water research funding through 2030
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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.
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.
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.
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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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
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