Bill > HRes194

This resolution expresses support for designating March 6, 2025, as "Great Lakes Day" while highlighting the immense ecological, economic, and cultural significance of the Great Lakes region. The resolution emphasizes that the Great Lakes (comprised of five major lakes: Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario, and Superior) border eight states and represent the largest surface freshwater system on Earth, containing over 90 percent of the United States' and 20 percent of the world's freshwater supply. The resolution notes the lakes' critical importance to the region, providing drinking water for over 40 million people, supporting a massive economic ecosystem that generates $3.1 trillion in gross domestic product, employing over 25 million people, and providing diverse habitats for numerous wildlife species. The House of Representatives supports the Great Lakes Day designation, recognizes the lakes' contribution to the American way of life, commits to preserving and protecting the lakes through initiatives like the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and calls on all Americans and government levels to take actions to protect these vital natural resources, with special emphasis on Lake St. Clair, which is described as the "Heart of the Great Lakes."

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/194/all-info