United StatesText would authorize yearly funding for Great Lakes restoration through 2030
The measure would authorize $475 million each year for Great Lakes restoration work, though Congress would still need to provide the money.
What it does
The measure would authorize $475 million each year for Great Lakes restoration work from 2027 through 2030. Congress would still need to provide the money.
Argument forCongress could provide $475 million each year to support Great Lakes restoration work.
Argument againstRestoration programs may receive less than the authorized amount if Congress does not provide the money.
More detail
The measure would authorize $475 million in yearly appropriations for Great Lakes restoration work. The authorization covers work under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative paragraph named in the measure. This authorizes Congress to appropriate money; it does not provide the money. The authorization applies to fiscal years 2027 through 2030.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 5Message on Senate action sent to the House.Latest
- Oct 5Received in the House.
- Oct 5Held at the desk.
- Sep 29Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.Minor
- Sep 29Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5184)
- Sep 29Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5184)Passed Senate
- Apr 15Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
- 2025
- Feb 11Introduced in Senate
- Feb 11Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Introduced
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