Great Lakes research funding extended five years with bipartisan support.
H.R. 1809 — Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act · Filed by Mike Quigley (D-IL) · 10 cosponsors · Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · Reported out
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What it does
This bill extends federal funding for Great Lakes fishery monitoring, assessment, and research programs by five years, from 2025 to 2030. It amends an existing appropriations statute to keep the research authorization alive without requiring a new appropriation or policy change.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole function is to extend an existing appropriations authorization for Great Lakes fishery research by five years. It is a routine reauthorization with no policy change, no new mechanism, and no private beneficiary carve-out.
Who it affects
Ordinary citizens and Great Lakes communities benefit from continued federal funding for fishery research, environmental monitoring, and ecosystem assessment — public goods that support both ecological health and regional economies dependent on fisheries. The extension imposes no new costs on citizens and maintains existing protections.