GLRI Act of 2025
Summary
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025 would extend federal funding and authorization for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through fiscal year 2031. This program supports various projects and initiatives designed to protect and restore the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem, which spans across multiple states and serves as a critical freshwater resource for millions of Americans.
If enacted, this bill would ensure continued federal investment in Great Lakes restoration efforts, which may include projects addressing water quality, invasive species, habitat protection, and pollution cleanup. The reauthorization would allow the initiative to maintain its current operations and potentially expand its work to address environmental challenges in the region.
The bill was introduced in January 2025 and is currently under consideration in the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. It has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
