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Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act

12/30/2025, 3:30 PM

Summary of Bill S 2878

A bill introduced in the 119th Congress with the designation S. 2878 aims to reauthorize funding for monitoring, assessing, and researching the Great Lakes Basin, among other purposes.

Congressional Summary of S 2878

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2878

Bill S 2878 is currently in the status of Signed by President since December 26, 2025. Bill S 2878 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 18, 2025.  Bill S 2878's most recent activity was Signed by President. as of December 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2878

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2878

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2878

A bill to reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin, and for other purposes.
A bill to reauthorize funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin, and for other purposes.

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