S. 528, the GLRI Act of 2026, passed the Senate on September 29, 2026.
S. 528 — GLRI Act of 2026
What it does
This bill reauthorizes federal funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a program that addresses pollution and ecological damage in the Great Lakes. It increases the annual authorization from the previous level to $475 million per year for fiscal years 2027–2030, allowing the program to continue its cleanup and restoration work.
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What happens next
S. 528 passed the Senate. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Gary Peters. Cosponsored by Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Moreno, Chuck Schumer and Elissa Slotkin.
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