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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a federal program aimed at protecting and restoring the Great Lakes ecosystem, by amending the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Specifically, the bill provides for $500 million in funding for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031, which represents a continuation and significant financial commitment to environmental restoration efforts in the Great Lakes region. The proposed legislation updates existing funding language by adding a new subclause that specifies the annual funding amount for the next five-year period. The bill's short title is the "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025" or the "GLRI Act of 2025", and it represents a continued federal investment in addressing environmental challenges such as water pollution, habitat restoration, invasive species management, and ecosystem protection in the Great Lakes watershed.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (43)
Dave Joyce (R)*,
Tom Barrett (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Shontel Brown (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Bill Foster (D),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
John James (R),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Mike Kelly (R),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Lisa McClain (R),
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D),
John Moolenaar (R),
Gwen Moore (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Kelly Morrison (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Michael Rulli (R),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Pete Stauber (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Bryan Steil (R),
Haley Stevens (D),
Emilia Sykes (D),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Mike Turner (R),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Tim Walberg (R),
Tony Wied (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 01/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/284/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr284/BILLS-119hr284ih.pdf |
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