S. 2878 · Where this bill is now
Became law
Public Law 119-67, Dec 26, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryGreat Lakes fishery research extended through 2030
This act keeps funding for the U.S. Geological Survey to continue research and monitoring on fish and fisheries in the Great Lakes through 2030. The work includes studying invasive species, examining fish populations, and developing tools to help manage the lakes' fisheries better. This research supports fishery management decisions for both the U.S. and Canada.
How it affects you
If you fish in the Great Lakes or depend on the region's fishing industry, this bill means ongoing research to keep fish populations healthy and manage threats like invasive species. For most people outside the Great Lakes region, this is a technical authorization that doesn't directly affect daily life.
Read the official summary (Public Law, Dec 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 2878
AN ACT
Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
Sponsor: Sen. Gary C. Peters (D-MI) · Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 26, 2025: “Became Public Law No: 119-67.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 4 official versions.