S. 3738 – GLRI Act of 2024

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The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 reauthorizes the federal program that funds projects to clean and protect the Great Lakes. It extends the program’s authorization beyond the single year of 2026 to cover each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031, ensuring continued support for restoration efforts. The change affects the Great Lakes region and any agencies or partners that receive GLRI funding.

Key Provisions

Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to replace the reference to “fiscal year 2026” with “each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031,” thereby extending the GLRI’s authorization period.

Legislative Activity

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Held at the desk.

December 5, 2024 • 10:41 AM

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SenateIntro Referral

Introduced in Senate

February 6, 2024

SenateIntro Referral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environment and Public Works Committee

February 6, 2024

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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Environment and Public Works Committee

May 1, 2024

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Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.

Environment and Public Works Committee

May 2, 2024

SenateCalendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 366.

May 2, 2024

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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6822)

December 4, 2024

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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6822)

December 4, 2024

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

December 5, 2024

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Received in the House.

December 5, 2024 • 10:35 AM

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Held at the desk.

December 5, 2024 • 10:41 AM

Floor Debate

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What members said about S. 3738 on the floor

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Sen. Alex PadillaD-CA · Dec 4, 2024

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 366, S. 3738. I ask unanimous consent that the Stabenow substitute amendment at the…

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Engrossed in SenateIssued December 4, 2024

118th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 3738

AN ACT

To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 or the GLRI Act of 2024.

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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative reauthorization

Section 118(c)(7)(J)(i)(VI) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)(J)(i)(VI)) is amended by striking fiscal year 2026 and inserting each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031.

Passed the Senate December 4, 2024.

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