S. 528In committeeEnvironment & energy
Bill would fund Great Lakes cleanup at $500 million yearly through 2031
Data as of July 11, 2026
The bill would fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative at $500 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.50-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill reauthorizes the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a federal program under the Clean Water Act that funds pollution cleanup, habitat restoration, and invasive species control in the Great Lakes region. It sets funding at $500 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, extending the program beyond its current funding period.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects residents of the eight Great Lakes states (Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York) who rely on the lakes for drinking water, fishing, tourism, and recreation. It also affects the EPA and other agencies, state and local governments, tribes, and organizations that receive federal restoration grants.
Why does it matter?
The bill continues an existing program without creating new regulations or agencies, but actual funding still depends on future appropriations from Congress.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $500 million per year
- Covers fiscal years 2027-2031
- Subject to future appropriations
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
GLRI Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- February 11, 2025
- Latest action:
- April 15, 2026
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
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