GLRI Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Gary Peters
Introduced
Summary
Provides a new authorization of $500.0 million per year for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through FY2031. This bill would extend and bolster the Clean Water Act authority that supports projects to protect and restore the Great Lakes and nearby communities.
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- Great Lakes communities: More predictable funding would support local cleanup, habitat restoration, and projects that help protect drinking water and recreation areas.
- State, tribal, and local partners: Grants and cooperative projects run by states, tribes, and nonprofits would have an extended funding authorization to plan and scale restoration work.
- Environment and economy: Increased authorization aims to reduce pollution, control invasive species, and improve habitat, which can benefit fisheries, tourism, and coastal resilience.
*Authorizes $500.0 million per year for FY2027–2031 for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and would allow that level of federal funding if Congress appropriates it.*
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More Great Lakes restoration funding
If enacted, the bill would authorize $500 million each year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. This money would fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Grants and projects would pay to clean up pollution and restore habitats in the Great Lakes. Eligible agencies and groups could receive GLRI grants. The authorization would take effect upon enactment, but actual funding still depends on future appropriations.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Gary Peters
MI • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Amy Klobuchar
MN • D
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
OH • R
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
OH • R
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
MN • D
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
PA • D
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Elissa Slotkin
MI • D
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Charles Schumer
NY • D
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Roll Call Votes
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