Federal · 119th Congress
GLRI Act of 2026
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection
Summary
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025 or the GLRI Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which carries out programs and projects to protect and restore the Great Lakes.
Sponsor
Cosponsors12
Tammy BaldwinDU.S. Senator · WI
Tammy DuckworthDU.S. Senator · IL
Richard J. DurbinDU.S. Senator · IL
John FettermanDU.S. Senator · PA
Kirsten E. GillibrandDU.S. Senator · NY
Jon HustedRU.S. Senator · OH
Amy KlobucharDU.S. Senator · MN
Bernie MorenoRU.S. Senator · OH
Charles E. SchumerDU.S. Senator · NY
Elissa SlotkinDU.S. Senator · MI
Tina SmithDU.S. Senator · MN
Todd YoungRU.S. Senator · INOther titles5
A bill to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
GLRI Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
GLRI Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Passed Senate
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Passed Senate
Legislative history10
Oct 5, 2026
House · FloorHeld at the desk.
Oct 5, 2026
House · FloorReceived in the House.
Oct 5, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 29, 2026
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 6843 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 29, 2026
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 6843 proposed by Senator Thune for Senator Peters. In the nature of a substitute.
Sep 29, 2026
Senate · FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5184)
Sep 29, 2026
Senate · FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5184)
Sep 29, 2026
SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 15, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
Feb 11, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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