S 2878 · Signed into Law · 12-26-25
Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
What does the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act do?
S 2878 is a Senate bill sponsored by Sen. Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Extends the existing federal authorization to fund monitoring, assessment, and research of the Great Lakes Basin. The prior authorization was set to run through 2025; this law continues it through 2030. Reauthorizes funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin through 2030.
Did S 2878 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, S 2878 has been signed into law on December 26, 2025.
Status: Signed into Law
Latest vote: House Passed by voice vote on December 15, 2025
Outlook: Enacted
Enacted: Signed into law on December 26, 2025
Key provisions
- What the Great Lakes Authorization Does
- Authorizes federal funding to monitor, assess, and research the Great Lakes Basin
- What This Bill Changes
- Extends the funding authorization from 2025 through 2030
Last updated June 26, 2026