This bill would reauthorize funding to continue monitoring, assessing, and researching the Great Lakes region until 2030. The Great Lakes are a critical natural resource that provide drinking water, support fisheries and recreation, and impact the surrounding environment and economy.
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Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would reauthorize funding to continue monitoring, assessing, and researching the Great Lakes region until 2030. The Great Lakes are a critical natural resource that provide drinking water, support fisheries and recreation, and impact the surrounding environment and economy.
Last updated: 12/26/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act</strong></p><p>This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 research and monitoring conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey in support of binational fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin. This research is completed through the Great Lakes Science Center and may involve invasive species science, studies on fishery resources, and the use of biological assessment tools and other capabilities to support fishery management decisions.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Reauthorizes funding for Great Lakes research and monitoring until 2030
Supports efforts to understand and manage the Great Lakes ecosystem, which is essential for the region's environment and economy
Helps provide data and information to guide policies and programs related to the Great Lakes
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If passed, this bill would benefit the communities, industries, and wildlife that depend on the health of the Great Lakes. Researchers, policymakers, and environmental groups would have continued access to data and analysis to inform decisions about managing this vital natural resource. The Great Lakes region, which includes eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, would be the primary beneficiary of the research and monitoring activities supported by this legislation.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
Ecology
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Great Lakes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2878, 119th Congress (2025). "Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-2878