United States 118th Congress Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

S 3738 — GLRI Act of 2024

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Summary

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 or the GLRI Act of 2024This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which carries out programs and projects to protect and restore the Great Lakes.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 24 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to bill S 3738 changes the funding timeframe in Section 118(c)(7)(J)(i)(VI) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, now stating that funding will be provided for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 instead of just fiscal year 2026. This means that the financial support is now planned to continue over multiple years, offering a longer-term commitment to funding during that period.

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3738 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
3738 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
366 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
3738 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
3738 To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2024 Ms.
Stabenow (for herself, Mr.
Vance, Ms.
Klobuchar, Mr.
Young, Ms.
Duckworth, Mr.
Brown, Ms.
Baldwin, Mr.
Durbin, Mrs.
Gillibrand, Ms.
Smith, Mr.
Peters, Mr.
Fetterman, Mr.
Schumer, and Mr.
Casey) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works May 2, 2024 Reported by Mr.
Carper, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
Section 118(c)(7)(J)(i) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
Section 118(c)(7)(J)(i)(VI) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1268(c)(7)(J)(i)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (V), by striking ``and'' at the end;
1268(c)(7)(J)(i)(VI)) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2026'' and inserting ``each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031''.
(2) in subclause (VI), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;
Passed the Senate December 4, 2024.
and'';
Attest:
and (3) by adding at the end the following:
Secretary.
``(VII) $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.''.
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
Calendar No.
3738 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
366 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
3738 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ May 2, 2024 Reported without amendment
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill extends the funding authorization period for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal years 2026 through 2031.

  • 33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)(J)(i)(VI)

    fiscal year 2026 → each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031

    This change allows for funding to be authorized for multiple fiscal years instead of just one.

Action History

  1. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. Received in the House.

  3. Held at the desk.

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

  5. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

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

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

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

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

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

  11. Introduced in Senate

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3738 do?
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 or the GLRI Act of 2024This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which carries out programs and projects to protect and restore the Great Lakes.
Who sponsors S 3738?
S 3738 is sponsored by Stabenow, Debbie (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3738?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 3738?
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