S. 2878 · Signed into law · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act

Sponsor: Gary C. Peters (D-MI)

What it does

• Reauthorizes U.S. Geological Survey research and monitoring through fiscal year 2030 in support of binational fisheries within the Great Lakes Basin.
• Authorizes the Great Lakes Science Center to conduct invasive species science and studies on fishery resources.
• Enables use of biological assessment tools and other capabilities to support fishery management decisions.

Official summary

Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act This bill 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.

Latest action

Dec 26, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-67.

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works