Bill Summary
The "Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act" is a legislative proposal aimed at extending funding for the monitoring, assessment, and research of the Great Lakes Basin. Specifically, it amends an existing provision in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, changing the funding expiration date from 2025 to 2030. This reauthorization is intended to support ongoing efforts to protect and manage the fishery resources and ecological health of the Great Lakes, ensuring that critical research and monitoring activities continue for an additional five years.
Possible Impacts
The "Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act" could affect people in several ways, including:
1. **Environmental Protection and Biodiversity**: By reauthorizing funding for the monitoring, assessment, and research of the Great Lakes Basin, the legislation promotes the protection of aquatic ecosystems. This could lead to healthier fish populations and biodiversity, benefiting local communities that rely on these resources for recreational fishing, tourism, and outdoor activities.
2. **Economic Impact on Local Communities**: The research and monitoring funded by this legislation can lead to better management practices in the fisheries sector. This could boost local economies by ensuring sustainable fishing practices, which help maintain the livelihoods of fishermen and related businesses (e.g., bait shops, charter services, and restaurants) dependent on healthy fish stocks.
3. **Public Health and Safety**: Research on the Great Lakes can help identify and mitigate pollution sources and harmful algal blooms, which can pose health risks to humans and wildlife. By monitoring these aspects, the legislation can lead to safer water quality for drinking, swimming, and recreational activities, ultimately benefiting public health and community well-being.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1809 Reported in House (RH)]
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Union Calendar No. 239
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1809
[Report No. 119-283]
To reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes
Basin.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 3, 2025
Mr. Quigley (for himself, Mr. Huizenga, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Joyce of
Ohio, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Moolenaar, and Mr. Kennedy of New York)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Natural Resources
September 15, 2025
Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Mrvan, Mr. Langworthy, and
Mr. Gray
September 15, 2025
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
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A BILL
To reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes
Basin.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Great Lakes Fishery Research
Reauthorization Act''.
SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF FUNDING TO MONITOR, ASSESS, AND RESEARCH
GREAT LAKES BASIN.
Section 201(d) of title II of division P of the Further
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (16 U.S.C. 941h(d)) is amended by
striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2030''.
Union Calendar No. 239
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1809
[Report No. 119-283]
_______________________________________________________________________
A BILL
To reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes
Basin.
_______________________________________________________________________
September 15, 2025
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed