SB528: GLRI Act of 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2026
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill reauthorizes the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a federal program that funds environmental cleanup and protection efforts in the Great Lakes region. The initiative supports projects addressing pollution, invasive species, habitat loss, and other ecological problems affecting the five Great Lakes. The bill extends the program's funding and authority, allowing it to continue operating beyond its current expiration date. It is currently in the engrossed stage, meaning both of Congress have passed it and final technical corrections are being made before sending it to the President.
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SB528: GLRI Act of 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2026
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Sponsors
Gary Peters
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (12)
Todd Young
Amy Klobuchar
Bernie Moreno
Tammy Baldwin
Jon Husted