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Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act

S. 2878 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

S. 2878119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 09/18/2025SEN. PETERSD-MI ยท SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: DW-NOMINATE -0.25 (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorSen. Peters, Gary C. (D-MI) (Introduced 09/18/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.25 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
Support
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support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Environment and Public Works Committee; Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee; Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee
Latest Action12/26/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-67.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Public Law: Public Law 119-67

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Summary (2)

Public Law (12/26/2025)

Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act

This act reauthorizes through FY2030 research and monitoring conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey in support of binational fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin. This research is completed through the Great Lakes Science Center and may involve invasive species science, studies on fishery resources, and the use of biological assessment tools and other capabilities to support fishery management decisions.

Text (4)

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

S2878 ENR: Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty five S. 2878

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act. 2. Reauthorization of funding to monitor, assess, and research Great Lakes Basin Section 201(d) of title II of division P of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (16 U.S.C. 941h(d)), is amended by striking 2025 and inserting 2030. Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate

Engrossed in Senate (ES)

119 S2878 ES: Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2878IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act.2.Reauthorization of funding to monitor, assess, and research Great Lakes BasinSection 201(d) of title II of division P of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (16 U.S.C. 941h(d)), is amended by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.Passed the Senate November 19, 2025.Secretary

Introduced in Senate (IS)

119 S2878 IS: Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act U.S. Senate 2025-09-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2878IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 18 (legislative day, September 16), 2025Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Husted) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act.2.Reauthorization of funding to monitor, assess, and research Great Lakes BasinSection 201(d) of title II of division P of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (16 U.S.C. 941h(d)), is amended by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.

Reported in Senate (RS)

119 S2878 RS: Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act U.S. Senate 2025-10-29 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 229119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2878IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 18 (legislative day, September 16), 2025Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Husted) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksOctober 29, 2025Reported by Mrs. Capito, without amendmentA BILLTo reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act.2.Reauthorization of funding to monitor, assess, and research Great Lakes BasinSection 201(d) of title II of division P of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (16 U.S.C. 941h(d)), is amended by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.October 29, 2025Reported without amendment

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All Actions (23)

DateChamberAll Actions
09/18/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
09/18/2025SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
10/29/2025SenateCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
10/29/2025Library of CongressCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito without amendment. Without written report.
10/29/2025SenateCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito without amendment. Without written report.
10/29/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 229.
11/19/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
11/19/2025SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8248)
11/20/2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
11/20/2025House floor actionsReceived in the House.
11/20/2025House floor actionsHeld at the desk.
12/15/2025House floor actionsMr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
12/15/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5878-5879)
12/15/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2878.
12/15/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878)
12/15/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878)
12/15/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/18/2025Library of CongressPresented to President.
12/18/2025House floor actionsPresented to President.
12/26/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
12/26/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
12/26/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-67.
12/26/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-67.

Titles (6)

Title TypeTitle
Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textGreat Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
Display TitleGreat Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
Short Title(s) as Passed SenateGreat Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to SenateGreat Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedGreat Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (1)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (3)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee10/29/2025 Reported By
Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee10/29/2025 Markup By
Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee09/18/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (4)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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