GLRI Act of 2025

# GLRI Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would continue federal funding and support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through 2031. The Initiative focuses on protecting and restoring the Great Lakes—the massive freshwater system shared by Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Minnesota. If passed, the program would continue its work on environmental cleanup, habitat restoration, and water quality improvement projects in the region. **Who It Affects:** The bill affects millions of people living in and around the Great Lakes region, as well as communities that depend on the lakes for drinking water, fishing, tourism, and commerce.

It also impacts environmental organizations and state/local agencies involved in restoration work. Funding would come from the federal government. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Senator Gary Peters (D-Michigan) and is currently in committee, meaning it's being reviewed before any floor vote. It has not yet been passed by Congress.