Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1809
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-15: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-04T05:06:24Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 1809: Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
Purpose
This legislation aims to continue federal funding for efforts to monitor, assess, and conduct research on the Great Lakes Basin, ensuring ongoing support for environmental and fishery-related activities in the region.
Key Provisions
- Reauthorizes funding under an existing law (Section 201(d) of title II of division P of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020) for monitoring, assessment, and research in the Great Lakes Basin.
- Extends the authorization period through 2030.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Amends the previous authorization end date from 2025 to 2030, adding five additional years of funding support without altering the core activities or requirements of the original law.
Potential Impacts
- Allows continued federal support for research programs, which could help maintain data collection on water quality, fish populations, and ecosystem health in the Great Lakes.
- May benefit government agencies responsible for environmental monitoring by providing stable funding.
- Could indirectly affect citizens in the Great Lakes region through improved fishery management and environmental protection, with possible implications for cross-border cooperation with Canada on shared water resources.
Main Stakeholders
- Federal agencies involved in Great Lakes research and management.
- States and local governments bordering the Great Lakes.
- Researchers, scientists, and academic institutions.
- Fishing industries, commercial and recreational anglers, and environmental organizations.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- This is a routine reauthorization bill with no apparent changes to constitutional powers or major legal structures.
- The measure shows bipartisan support in Congress, as evidenced by sponsors from multiple parties, focusing on a non-controversial extension of environmental research funding.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (10)
Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23], Rep. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-15: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
- 2025-09-15: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-283.
- 2025-09-15: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-283.
- 2025-07-15: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-07-15: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-07-15: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
- 2025-04-08: Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2025-04-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 2025-03-03: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2025-03-03: Introduced in House
- 2025-03-03: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act — issued 2025-03-03 — PDF (2 pages)
- Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act — issued 2025-09-15 — PDF (4 pages)