Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act

Sponsored bySen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]MI· Introduced 18 September 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-67.

26 December 2025·6 months ago

Summary

Public Law · Updated 26 June 2026

Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act

This act 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.

Timeline

23 actions

Signed by President.
26 December 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-67.
26 December 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-67.
26 December 2025 · President
Signed by President.
26 December 2025 · President
Presented to President.
18 December 2025 · President
Presented to President.
18 December 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5878-5879)
15 December 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2878.
15 December 2025 · Floor
Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
15 December 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878)
15 December 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
15 December 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878)
15 December 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
20 November 2025 · Floor
Received in the House.
20 November 2025 · Floor
Held at the desk.
20 November 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8248)
19 November 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
19 November 2025 · Floor
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito without amendment. Without written report.
29 October 2025 · Committee
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito without amendment. Without written report.
29 October 2025 · Committee
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
29 October 2025 · Committee

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Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]MI

Cosponsors

Republican1100%

Republican:Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]OH

Classification

Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Legislative subjects

EcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGreat LakesMarine and coastal resources, fisheries

Committees

Environment and Public Works Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To18 Sept 2025
- Markup By29 Oct 2025
- Reported By29 Oct 2025

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